Gold Coast
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$95.1k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
59%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$405
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$196
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Gold Coast 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +$34,607 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $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
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$289)
3 bedrooms (A$145)
2 bedrooms (A$105)
1 bedroom (A$67)
Studio (A$56)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Gold Coast market averaged 4,129 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier.
An average Gold Coast listing earns A$87K/year. High-performing listings earn A$156K, while low-performing listings earn A$36K.
Average occupancy in Gold Coast is 53%, producing RevPAR of A$180 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Gold Coast, at A$144K.
Rules vary across Gold Coast. Gold Coast (includes Surfers Paradise & Broadbeach): Moderate. Short-term rental accommodation permits required, code of conduct mandatory, noise/parking restrictions apply. Must comply with body corporate rules where applicable. Queensland government registration being phased in. Enforcement moderate through complaint-driven investigations and body corporate actions. High rental density in tourist zones tolerated. Active Airbnb market operates with general compliance in established areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Gold Coast Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, 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 (98%), TV (96%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+49%), Pool (+25%), Heating (+22%).
Average daily rate in Gold Coast is A$424, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in February.
Guests in Gold Coast book an average of 38 days in advance. Booking windows range from 34 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.
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