Brisbane
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$62.3k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$277
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$124
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Brisbane market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$11,746 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 3•• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Waterfront | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$184)
3 bedrooms (A$130)
2 bedrooms (A$94)
1 bedroom (A$66)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Brisbane market averaged 4,535 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 22% from a year earlier and up 42% over two years.
An average Brisbane listing earns A$59K/year. High-performing listings earn A$95K, while low-performing listings earn A$26K.
Average occupancy in Brisbane is 53%, producing RevPAR of A$118 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Brisbane, at A$87K.
Rules vary across Brisbane. Brisbane: Moderate. Registration required, safety standards, body corporate approval needed. Moderate enforcement with compliance checks. Gold Coast: Moderate. Development approval for non-owner occupied, 90-day limit in some zones. Selective enforcement, many operate informally. Sunshine Coast: Lenient. Minimal specific STR rules, general planning laws apply. Light enforcement, largely self-regulated market. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Brisbane Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in March and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (97%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+25%), Bbq (+20%), Gym (+13%).
Average daily rate in Brisbane is A$283, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in March.
Guests in Brisbane book an average of 30 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.