Sunshine Coast
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$68.6k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$354
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$130
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sunshine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Allowed | — | +$20,938 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Waterfront | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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 (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$220)
3 bedrooms (A$149)
2 bedrooms (A$96)
1 bedroom (A$53)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (77%)
Independent hosts (23%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sunshine Coast market averaged 2,830 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and down 7% over two years.
An average Sunshine Coast listing earns A$64K/year. High-performing listings earn A$119K, while low-performing listings earn A$28K.
Average occupancy in Sunshine Coast is 46%, producing RevPAR of A$124 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sunshine Coast, at A$108K.
Rules vary across Sunshine Coast. Noosa: Moderate. Development approval required for non-hosted STRs, code of conduct mandatory. Council actively investigates complaints, issues fines for non-compliance. Caloundra: Moderate. Part of Sunshine Coast Council - development approval needed for non-hosted rentals, must comply with local laws. Complaint-driven enforcement, some operators continue without approval. Maroochydore: Moderate. Same Sunshine Coast Council rules - DA required for non-hosted STRs, code of conduct. Reactive enforcement via complaints, active monitoring increasing. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sunshine Coast Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and July; it is lowest in February and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (95%), Parking (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+40%), Bbq (+36%), Internet (+35%).
Average daily rate in Sunshine Coast is A$375, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in November.
Guests in Sunshine Coast book an average of 35 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 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 42% higher than weekday occupancy.