Rockhampton Qld
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$51.5k
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$2••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$98
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Rockhampton Qld market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | 11 (2%) | +$30,335 (+52%) | $88,363 | $58,028 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$148)
3 bedrooms (A$112)
2 bedrooms (A$70)
1 bedroom (A$48)
Studio (A$44)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
As of June 2026, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island have 471 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Rockhampton QLD generates A$41K per year. High-performing properties earn A$84K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$19K/year. The stark revenue gap suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to property-specific appeal or operational efficiency, even as overall supply contracts.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Rockhampton QLD. Average annual revenue is A$41K with 42% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$84K/year. This performance spread indicates that despite a 15% revenue decline, top-tier listings retain significant earning potential compared to the broader market average.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Rockhampton QLD is 42%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$275, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$77 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Rockhampton QLD, with annual revenue of A$72K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Rockhampton QLD market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Rockhampton QLD area. Rockhampton: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, standard planning/zoning applies. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Yeppoon: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required, general business rules apply. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Great Keppel Island: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations, standard accommodation rules. Minimal enforcement due to remote location and tourism focus. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Rockhampton QLD Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 15%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. This contraction suggests that the market is recalibrating to lower demand levels, preventing a deeper surplus of listings.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak fall season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 54% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Rockhampton QLD listings include: Kitchen (98%), Tv (94%), Air Conditioning (93%), Washing Machine (91%), Balcony (64%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Internet, Tv, Bbq, with Internet properties earning approximately 82% more (A$97K/year vs A$53K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Rockhampton QLD over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$2K, July: A$3K, August: A$2K, September: A$2K, October: A$2K, November: A$2K, December: A$3K, January: A$3K, February: A$2K, March: A$2K, April: A$3K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Rockhampton QLD is A$275, up 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$173/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$234/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$316/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$439/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Rockhampton QLD book an average of 30 days in advance, down 16% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 28 days, 3-bedroom: 29 days, 4+ bedroom: 34 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Rockhampton QLD Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing decreased 15%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 8%, and lead time decreased 16%. These shifts point toward a more reactive booking environment where rising rates fail to offset occupancy losses.
In Rockhampton QLD, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 24% higher occupancy than weekdays.