Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Burleigh Waters, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Burleigh Waters brought in A$40,587 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Burleigh Waters Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged A$444 a night, about 10% higher than the Queensland average of A$405, and were booked on 44% of available nights, close to its 46%.
Timing matters: in September, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.6 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 22 active listings, Burleigh Waters is the 125th-largest of 145 Queensland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Burleigh Waters?
Gross bookings per Burleigh Waters listing averaged A$40,587 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Queensland average: A$51,864), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Burleigh Waters listing brought in A$10,100 in September, its best month, and A$3,910 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Burleigh Waters's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$14,300+ a month, about 3.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$8,290 or more, roughly A$4,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$4,090 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,840 or less, about 45% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
September earned about 2.6 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$6,100.
Burleigh Waters Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
September 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in July 2026 and bookings in October 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$3,996 | 60.5% | A$452 | A$129 | 47 days | 8.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$4,129 | 45.0% | A$450 | A$138 | 29 days | 6.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$8,214 | 48.9% | A$471 | A$265 | 30 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$7,964 | 51.6% | A$464 | A$257 | 35 days | 7.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,682 | 39.1% | A$434 | A$167 | 37 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$6,521 | 42.6% | A$430 | A$210 | 37 days | 4.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,654 | 35.8% | A$440 | A$155 | 51 days | 4.1 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,565 | 43.1% | A$414 | A$147 | 48 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,912 | 36.5% | A$410 | A$130 | 55 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$6,336 | 41.3% | A$523 | A$204 | 68 days | 8.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$8,134 | 46.6% | A$503 | A$262 | 52 days | 3.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$10,055 | 60.0% | A$520 | A$335 | 42 days | 2.9 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Burleigh Waters address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Burleigh Waters Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Burleigh Waters Airbnb took in A$40,587 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,260 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about A$4,630 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$3,210 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,530 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,950 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Burleigh Waters Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$37,377 | A$75,800 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Burleigh Waters bookings | A$3,210 | A$6,510 |
| Gross bookings | A$40,587 | A$82,310 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Burleigh Waters listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$5,600 | −A$11,350 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$3,210 | −A$6,510 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,030 | −A$4,120 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$810 | −A$1,650 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,220 | −A$2,470 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$410 | −A$410 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$200 | −A$200 |
| ManagementA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | A$0 | A$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | A$0 | A$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | A$0 | A$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$13,480 | −A$26,710 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$27,107about A$2,260 a month | A$55,600about A$4,630 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Burleigh Waters Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Burleigh Waters's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Burleigh Waters home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Burleigh Waters's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Burleigh Waters listings are booked on 62% or more of their nights, against 42% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$380 adds about A$3,790 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$665 a night or more, against a median of A$380. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about A$3,740 a year.
- Open for the busy months. September brought the average listing about A$10,100, against A$3,910 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Burleigh Waters listings average 4.85 stars, and 36% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about A$6,860 a month, against A$3,380 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Burleigh Waters?
Burleigh Waters listings were booked on 44% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Queensland average (46%) and in line with the Australia average. Occupancy swings from 36% in April to 61% in October.
Across Burleigh Waters's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 77%+ of open nights, 35 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 62% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 42% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 24% or less, under two nights a week.
October was the busiest month in Burleigh Waters, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Burleigh Waters?
The average nightly rate in Burleigh Waters, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$444 over the past year, about 10% above the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$405). Rates peak in July and September at about A$525 and bottom out in May and June at about A$410.
Across Burleigh Waters's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$890+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$665 or more, about A$290 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$380 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$170 or less, about 44% of the median.
July rates ran 28% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$459.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Burleigh Waters?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Burleigh Waters it averaged A$214 over the past year, from about A$129 in October to about A$335 in September.
Across Burleigh Waters's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$526+ per open night, about 5.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$301 or more, about A$210 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$92 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$67 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
September RevPAR was about 2.6 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$200. The 12-month RevPAR of A$214 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Burleigh Waters
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Burleigh Waters is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in September and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Burleigh Waters?
Guests book Burleigh Waters stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 68 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 29 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 42 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Burleigh Waters
None of the 22 active listings in Burleigh Waters display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Burleigh Waters.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Burleigh Waters
AirROI's area guide picks Burleigh Lake & Pelican Lake Enclave, West Burleigh Commercial & Retail Fringe and Miami Lake & Lake Heron District as the parts of Burleigh Waters that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Lake & Pelican Lake Enclave | This central pocket is popular with extended families and holidaymakers who want canal frontage and paddle access while staying within a five-minute drive of the beach. Homes here offer pontoon moorings and quick access to local bus links along Christine Avenue. | Burleigh Lake Footbridge, Lake View Park, Pelican Lake, Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Burleigh Waters Library |
| West Burleigh Commercial & Retail Fringe | Sitting along the southern boundary near Reedy Creek Road, this area hosts contract workers and shoppers seeking townhouse accommodation steps from major retail complexes. Regular bus services connect directly to Varsity Lakes rail station and southern beach hubs. | Stockland Burleigh Heads, Treetops Plaza, Marymount College Grounds, Deodar Park, Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park |
| Miami Lake & Lake Heron District | Occupying the northern corner along the Miami boundary, this neighbourhood attracts vacationers who cycle to oceanfront patrolled areas each morning. The calm inland basins provide water recreation away from highway through-traffic. | Miami Lake, Lake Heron, Christine Avenue Footpath Network, Caningeraba State School Oval, Silvabank Lake Reserve |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Burleigh Waters vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 13 km, Broadbeach (6 km away) earned the most per listing, about 74% more than Burleigh Waters.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Heads 2 km | 113 | A$65,221 | A$547 | 47% |
| Miami 2 km | 30 | A$45,612 | A$421 | 44% |
| Mermaid Beach 4 km | 82 | A$51,456 | A$386 | 51% |
| Palm Beach 5 km | 97 | A$61,420 | A$494 | 52% |
| Gold Coast City 5 km | 4,240 | A$61,218 | A$439 | 47% |
| Broadbeach 6 km | 164 | A$70,437 | A$463 | 53% |
| Surfers Paradise 9 km | 761 | A$51,912 | A$398 | 51% |
| Southport 13 km | 81 | A$36,272 | A$335 | 46% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Greater Brisbane Airbnb data 4,386 listings
- Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb data 2,774 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,003 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 834 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 662 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 406 listings
- Whitsunday Regional Airbnb data 392 listings
- Townsville Airbnb data 351 listings
See all 145 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Burleigh Waters
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Burleigh Waters:
- Wagga Wagga City Council Airbnb data NSW · A$444/night · 42.8%
- Blackheath Airbnb data NSW · A$431/night · 44.4%
- Ballina Shire Council Airbnb data NSW · A$468/night · 43.8%
- Mandurah Airbnb data WA · A$420/night · 43.2%
- Brunswick Heads Airbnb data NSW · A$489/night · 42.2%
- Mudgee Airbnb data NSW · A$495/night · 42.5%
FAQ
Burleigh Waters Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Burleigh Waters?
An active Burleigh Waters Airbnb grossed A$40,587 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$8,290 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Burleigh Waters?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Burleigh Waters listings earn between A$1,840 and A$8,290 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$14,300 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Burleigh Waters?
Listings in Burleigh Waters were booked on 44% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. October was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Burleigh Waters?
The average booked night in Burleigh Waters cost A$444 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$170 and A$665, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Burleigh Waters?
None of the active Burleigh Waters listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Burleigh Waters?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Burleigh Waters Airbnb grossed A$40,587 in the 12 months to October 2026, 22% below the Queensland average of A$51,864, though with only 22 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$27,107 a year (about A$2,260 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about A$4,630 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Burleigh Waters?
September paid best over the past year, at A$10,100 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Burleigh Waters?
Each night a Burleigh Waters listing was open to book earned A$214 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made A$526 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Burleigh Waters?
Burleigh Waters stays were booked 42 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Burleigh Waters?
The average Burleigh Waters Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Burleigh Waters rated?
Guests rate Burleigh Waters Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Burleigh Waters?
Burleigh Lake & Pelican Lake Enclave, West Burleigh Commercial & Retail Fringe and Miami Lake & Lake Heron District draw the most short-term rental interest in Burleigh Waters. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Burleigh Waters?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Burleigh Waters as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Burleigh Heads, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Burleigh Waters?
In Burleigh Waters, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$136, and some higher fees lift the average to A$223.
How many tourists visit Burleigh Waters, QLD?
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 431 Airbnb stays in Burleigh Waters, QLD in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Queensland tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Burleigh Waters from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Australian dollars at A$1.44 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.