Cassowary Coast
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$50.1k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$354
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$93
12 mo avg
↓32%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cassowary Coast 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$64,124 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$113)
3 bedrooms (A$105)
2 bedrooms (A$67)
1 bedroom (A$45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cassowary Coast market averaged 227 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier.
An average Cassowary Coast listing earns A$42K/year. High-performing listings earn A$76K, while low-performing listings earn A$20K.
Average occupancy in Cassowary Coast is 33%, producing RevPAR of A$82 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cassowary Coast, at A$59K.
Rules vary across Cassowary Coast. Mission Beach: Moderate. Falls under Cassowary Coast Regional Council requiring development approval for tourist accommodation, local laws compliance. Standard enforcement through complaints. Tully Heads: Moderate. Cassowary Coast Regional Council jurisdiction, development approval needed, must meet building/safety codes. Complaint-based enforcement, some operate informally. Cardwell: Moderate. Cassowary Coast Regional Council rules apply, development approval required for short-term letting. Limited active monitoring, enforcement mainly reactive. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cassowary Coast Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and October; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (96%), TV (95%), Kitchen (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+37%), Washing Machine (+35%), Gym (+29%).
Average daily rate in Cassowary Coast is A$346, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in February.
Guests in Cassowary Coast book an average of 35 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 2-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.