Tambourine Mountain
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$69k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$3••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$138
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tambourine Mountain market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | 8 (5%) | +$41,043 (+53%) | $118,018 | $76,975 |
| 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
Studio (2.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$174)
3 bedrooms (A$115)
2 bedrooms (A$59)
1 bedroom (A$40)
Studio (A$34)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (62%)
Professionally managed (38%)
As of May 2026, Tambourine Mountain has 193 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Tambourine Mountain generates A$60K per year. High-performing properties earn A$127K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$24K/year. This significant variance suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to property-specific appeal rather than broad market trends, especially as total supply contracts.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Tambourine Mountain. Average annual revenue is A$60K with 43% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$127K/year. The delta between average and top-tier earnings indicates that a smaller, more refined pool of inventory is capturing a disproportionate share of total revenue.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tambourine Mountain is 43%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$362, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$110 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Tambourine Mountain, with annual revenue of A$89K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Tambourine Mountain market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Tambourine Mountain area. This appears to be a small locality in Queensland's Scenic Rim region, where short-term rental rules would fall under Scenic Rim Regional Council jurisdiction. I'd need to research current council regulations, permit requirements, and actual enforcement practices to provide an accurate classification. I recommend checking directly with Scenic Rim Regional Council for current STR requirements and enforcement reality. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Tambourine Mountain Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. With fewer units competing for steady demand, the market is shifting toward a environment where existing hosts face less downward pressure on pricing.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -18% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Tambourine Mountain listings include: Kitchen (93%), Air Conditioning (89%), Tv (87%), Heating (81%), Balcony (71%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Washing Machine, Internet, with Bbq properties earning approximately 30% more (A$87K/year vs A$67K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Tambourine Mountain over the last 12 months: May: A$3K, June: A$3K, July: A$4K, August: A$3K, September: A$3K, October: A$3K, November: A$3K, December: A$4K, January: A$4K, February: A$2K, March: A$3K, April: A$5K. 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 Tambourine Mountain is A$362, up 21% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$259/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$305/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$431/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$619/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Tambourine Mountain book an average of 38 days in advance, down 15% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 32 days, 2-bedroom: 44 days, 3-bedroom: 41 days, 4+ bedroom: 47 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Tambourine Mountain Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing increased 1%, occupancy fell 5%, average nightly rates increased 21%, and lead time decreased 15%. The sharp rise in rates despite lower occupancy points to a strategy focused on higher margins over volume.
In Tambourine Mountain, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 69% higher occupancy than weekdays.