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Ipswich is one of South East Queensland's most affordable cities, west of Brisbane, with a median house price of approximately $560,000 and a median unit price of around $350,000 in 2026. Queensland transfer duty on these median prices is:Median house ($560,000): $18,225 transfer
At the median house price of $560,000, transfer duty in Ipswich is $18,225 for a standard purchaser. First home buyers pay approximately $1,215 - a saving of $17,010 (93% discount).
Ipswich has among the lowest stamp duty costs in South East Queensland due to its affordable median prices. At $18,225 for the median house, it's cheaper than Logan ($20,925) and Redcliffe ($25,425). For FHBs, Ipswich is even more attractive at just $1,215.
Almost - the median house at $560,000 is just $10,000 above the $550,000 full concession threshold, so FHBs pay only $1,215. Many Ipswich properties are priced at or below $550,000, making $0 transfer duty very achievable.
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