Child Support Calculator Queensland [2026] — QLD Guide
Child support in Queensland is calculated using Australia's national formula — the same 8-step process used in every other state. Services Australia administers the scheme for all Queensland parents, from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns, Townsville, and Mount Isa.
Calculate Child Support in Queensland
The formula is identical across all states. Enter your details and get your 2026 estimate in under a minute.
Use Free CalculatorIs Child Support Different in Queensland?
No. Australia has a single national child support scheme. There are no QLD-specific rates, no Queensland Child Support Agency, and no state-level variation in the formula.
What's different in Queensland is the local support infrastructure — Legal Aid QLD, community legal centres, and the locations of Family Court registries.
How to Calculate Child Support in Queensland
Enter your details into the calculator above. For a full explanation including the 8-step formula and worked examples, see: How is child support calculated in Australia.
Applying for Child Support in Queensland
Apply through Services Australia via myGov (my.gov.au) or call 131 272. All child support assessments are handled centrally.
Family Law Courts in Queensland
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane (main) | 119 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000 | 1300 352 000 |
| Cairns | Ground Floor, 63 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870 | 1300 352 000 |
| Rockhampton | 209 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700 | 1300 352 000 |
| Townsville | Level 1, 141 Hanran Street, Townsville QLD 4810 | 1300 352 000 |
Legal Aid Queensland
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Legal Aid QLD advice line | 1300 651 188 |
| Online enquiry | legalaid.qld.gov.au |
| Brisbane office | 44 Herschel Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 |
| Regional offices | Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Mackay, Mount Isa |
Community Legal Centres in Queensland
- Caxton Legal Centre (Brisbane) — caxton.org.au
- North Queensland Women's Legal Service (Townsville and Cairns)
- Central Queensland Community Legal Centre (Rockhampton)
- Suncoast Community Legal Service (Maroochydore)
- Gold Coast Community Legal Centre
Find your nearest QLD community legal centre at: queenslandlawhandbook.org.au
Child Support and Domestic Violence in Queensland
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811 (24/7)
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- Legal Aid Queensland family violence team: 1300 651 188
- Services Australia family violence specialist line: 132 717
Child support collect through Services Australia can significantly reduce direct contact between parents.
Indigenous Families in Queensland
- Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service: 1800 887 700
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS): 1800 012 255
Frequently Asked Questions — Queensland
Is the child support formula the same in QLD as in other states?
Yes — child support is a federal scheme, identical across all states and territories.
Where can I get free child support advice in Queensland?
Legal Aid QLD (1300 651 188), Caxton Legal Centre (Brisbane), or the Family Law Advice Line (1800 050 321).
Can I go to the Queensland Family Court?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia handles family law matters. Queensland registries are in Brisbane, Cairns, Rockhampton, and Townsville.
I live in regional QLD — can I get help remotely?
Yes. Services Australia handles everything by phone and through myGov. Legal Aid QLD provides telephone and video appointments for regional clients.