Tweed Heads, AU
Part of the Tweed Heads market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$81.9k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
51%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$437
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$160
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tweed Heads 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +$28,231 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$209)
3 bedrooms (A$140)
2 bedrooms (A$99)
Studio (A$62)
1 bedroom (A$60)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (82%)
Independent hosts (18%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Tweed Heads market averaged 1,171 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and down 16% over two years.
An average Tweed Heads listing earns A$71K/year. High-performing listings earn A$129K, while low-performing listings earn A$38K.
Average occupancy in Tweed Heads is 47%, producing RevPAR of A$136 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Tweed Heads, at A$110K.
Rules vary across Tweed Heads. Tweed Heads: Moderate. NSW short-term rental code applies, fire safety compliance required, 180-day non-hosted limit. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Coolangatta: Moderate. Part of Gold Coast, same rules apply. Development approval needed for non-hosted rentals, body corporate restrictions common. Enforcement complaint-driven. Gold Coast: Moderate. Development approval required for non-hosted properties, fire safety standards, local planning scheme compliance. Enforcement reactive, many operate without approval. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tweed Heads Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in February and May.
The most common amenities are TV (96%), Kitchen (93%), Parking (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+47%), Bbq (+43%), Heating (+34%).
Average daily rate in Tweed Heads is A$419, down 3% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.
Guests in Tweed Heads book an average of 36 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 38% higher than weekday occupancy.