Land Tax on $1,500,000 in Queensland (2025-26)
Land Tax Breakdown
| Land value | $1,500,000 |
| Taxable portion | $900,000.00 |
| Base land tax | $12,750.00 |
| Surcharges | $0.00 |
| Total annual land tax | $12,750.00 |
| Effective rate | 0.850% |
Assumes individual resident owner with no foreign or absentee surcharges. Principal place of residence is generally exempt from land tax, and ACT land tax applies to non-PPOR residential properties.
Compare Nearby Land Values in QLD
| Land Value | Land Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | $4,500.00 | 0.450% |
| $1,500,000 | $12,750.00 | 0.850% |
| $2,000,000 | $21,000.00 | 1.050% |
Compare Land Tax Across States
Land holdings in this value range
At $600,000 to $2 million in land value, you exceed the thresholds in all states. Land tax is now an ongoing annual cost that must be factored into your investment return calculations. At this level, land tax typically ranges from $2,000 to $30,000 per year depending on the state. The ownership structure (individual vs trust vs company) starts to significantly affect the tax bill because trusts often have lower thresholds and higher rates.
Ownership structure matters
In VIC, trusts have a $25,000 threshold vs $50,000 for individuals. In SA, trusts without a nominated beneficiary pay tax on the entire value at a flat rate (not just the excess). Review whether your current ownership structure is the most tax-efficient for land tax purposes — but balance this against CGT, asset protection, and income tax implications.
Factor land tax into rental yield
Land tax is a recurring annual cost that reduces your net rental yield. On a $1 million land value in VIC, land tax can be $4,975/year — roughly equivalent to 2-3 weeks of rent on a typical investment property. Include land tax in your yield calculations alongside council rates, insurance, and management fees.
PPOR exemption is your biggest lever
Your principal place of residence is exempt from land tax in every state (ACT exempts PPOR from land tax but charges general rates). If you own one investment property and one PPOR, only the investment property is assessed. Some investors restructure to hold PPOR personally and investment properties in different structures.
Typical owners: Multi-property investors, family trusts holding residential investments, and self-managed super funds with investment property.
Land Tax in Queensland
Queensland has a generous individual threshold of approximately $600,000, but interstate investors take note: QLD applies land tax to all Australian land owned by an interstate investor, not just QLD land, when calculating the rate. This interstate provision means that owning land in other states can push you into higher QLD brackets.
How to calculate land tax on $1,500,000 in QLD
- Start with taxable land value of $1,500,000 in Queensland.
- Apply the state threshold ($600,000.00) to determine taxable land value.
- Calculate base land tax and add any state surcharges (if applicable).
- Confirm the annual land tax result ($12,750.00) and compare with nearby values or other states.
QLD Land Tax Calculator
Need a detailed calculation for Queensland? Use the QLD calculator to adjust ownership type, surcharges, and multiple properties.
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FAQs
How much land tax do I pay on $1,500,000 in QLD?
Land tax on $1,500,000 in Queensland is 12,750.00 per year, based on current 2025-26 rates for individual resident owners. That equals an effective rate of 0.850% of land value.
What is the land tax threshold in QLD?
Queensland applies land tax once your taxable land value exceeds the state threshold. For $1,500,000, the taxable portion is 900,000.00. Use the QLD Land Tax Calculator for full details, exemptions and trust rates.
Which state has the lowest land tax on $1.5M?
At $1,500,000, South Australia has the lowest land tax at 4,145.00. The highest is Australian Capital Territory at 18,543.00.
Does this land tax include foreign owner surcharges?
No. These results assume an individual resident owner without foreign or absentee surcharges. Some states apply extra land tax for foreign or absentee owners. If that applies to you, use the state calculator for a full breakdown.
What should I know about land tax on $1.5M holdings?
At $600,000 to $2 million in land value, you exceed the thresholds in all states. Land tax is now an ongoing annual cost that must be factored into your investment return calculations. At this level, land tax typically ranges from $2,000 to $30,000 per year depending on the state. The ownership structure (individual vs trust vs company) starts to significantly affect the tax bill because trusts often have lower thresholds and higher rates.