Gold Coast
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$94.7k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$396
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$188
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Gold 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +$44,595 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
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 (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$286)
3 bedrooms (A$146)
2 bedrooms (A$106)
1 bedroom (A$67)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (86%)
Independent hosts (14%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Gold Coast market averaged 4,078 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier.
An average Gold Coast listing earns A$87K/year. High-performing listings earn A$155K, while low-performing listings earn A$37K.
Average occupancy in Gold Coast is 53%, producing RevPAR of A$175 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Gold Coast, at A$145K.
Rules vary across Gold Coast. Gold Coast: Moderate. Registration required, safety/building standards must be met. Code of Conduct mandatory. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based investigations. Surfers Paradise: Moderate. Same Gold Coast rules apply - registration, safety standards, Code of Conduct. Tourist zone so STRs common and accepted. Moderate enforcement. Broadbeach: Moderate. Gold Coast registration and safety requirements apply. High-rise buildings may have body corporate restrictions. Moderate enforcement, complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Gold Coast Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in June and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (97%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+41%), Pool (+27%), Heating (+24%).
Average daily rate in Gold Coast is A$419, up 2% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in February.
Guests in Gold Coast book an average of 38 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 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 Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 36% higher than weekday occupancy.