Cairns
Unlock the data for all Markets
Annual revenue (actual)
A$72.3k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
51%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$360
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$137
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cairns market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +$18,413 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$256)
3 bedrooms (A$152)
2 bedrooms (A$104)
1 bedroom (A$66)
Studio (A$63)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cairns market averaged 2,257 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and down 5% over two years.
An average Cairns listing earns A$67K/year. High-performing listings earn A$123K, while low-performing listings earn A$29K.
Average occupancy in Cairns is 46%, producing RevPAR of A$130 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cairns, at A$96K.
Rules vary across Cairns. Cairns: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, standard business registration. Minimal enforcement, many operate freely. Port Douglas: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing, zoning compliance expected. Light enforcement, thriving STR market operates openly. Palm Cove: Lenient. No special STR permits, general business rules apply. Minimal enforcement, high concentration of holiday rentals operate without significant restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cairns Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+29%), Internet (+28%), Air Conditioning (+22%).
Average daily rate in Cairns is A$380, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Cairns book an average of 42 days in advance. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.
(0)
Filters (0)