Whitsunday
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$128.6k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
56%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$593
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
52 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$245
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Whitsunday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$43,105 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
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
Studio (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$219)
3 bedrooms (A$143)
2 bedrooms (A$96)
1 bedroom (A$58)
Studio (A$58)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (81%)
Independent hosts (19%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Whitsunday market averaged 774 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and down 11% over two years.
An average Whitsunday listing earns A$119K/year. High-performing listings earn A$197K, while low-performing listings earn A$52K.
Average occupancy in Whitsunday is 52%, producing RevPAR of A$227 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Whitsunday, at A$185K.
Rules vary across Whitsunday. Airlie Beach: Lenient. No specific short-term rental permits required beyond standard business registration. Whitsunday Regional Council has minimal regulations. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Whitsunday Islands: Lenient. Minimal regulations for mainland council areas. Most properties are resort/tourism zoned. Very light enforcement given tourism focus. Hamilton Island: Moderate. Private island with centralized management through Hamilton Island Enterprises. Properties must register with island management. Moderate enforcement through property management requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Whitsunday Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and September; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (90%), Washing Machine (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+41%), Ev Charger (+35%), Washing Machine (+28%).
Average daily rate in Whitsunday is A$603, down 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Whitsunday book an average of 50 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 42 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Friday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.
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