Coastal Penthouse with private heated plunge pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- A$223,219
- Occupancy
- 81.7%
- Daily rate
- A$743
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Coolangatta brought in A$51,626 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 6% more than the Queensland average of A$48,565.
The short answer
Rates in Coolangatta run ahead of the Queensland average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged A$447 a night and were booked on 48% of available nights, against A$385 and 46% for the Queensland average.
December, the best month, brought in about 76% more per listing than February, the slowest.
With 65 active listings, Coolangatta is the 52nd-largest of 134 Queensland markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Coolangatta listing averaged A$51,626 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Queensland average: A$48,565), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Coolangatta listing brought in A$8,870 in December, its best month, and A$5,040 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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.
December earned about 1.8 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$7,000.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
December 2025 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$5,961 | 40.9% | A$438 | A$199 | 27 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$8,386 | 54.7% | A$448 | A$271 | 44 days | 4.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$7,739 | 54.1% | A$442 | A$258 | 43 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$8,865 | 58.3% | A$488 | A$286 | 28 days | 7.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$8,254 | 57.3% | A$481 | A$266 | 37 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$5,042 | 50.7% | A$403 | A$180 | 49 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$6,944 | 56.8% | A$427 | A$224 | 73 days | 5.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$6,656 | 50.6% | A$452 | A$222 | 48 days | 6.2 nights |
| May 2026 | A$5,285 | 40.8% | A$427 | A$170 | 46 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$7,086 | 47.9% | A$454 | A$236 | 82 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$7,330 | 46.5% | A$463 | A$236 | 64 days | 5.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$6,438 | 47.2% | A$423 | A$208 | 52 days | 5.1 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.
The typical Coolangatta listing earns about A$5,960 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Coolangatta Airbnb took in A$51,626 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,620 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$4,580 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$6,630 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$3,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,250 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$44,996 | A$77,860 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Coolangatta bookings | A$6,630 | A$11,480 |
| Gross bookings | A$51,626 | A$89,340 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 94% of Coolangatta listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$7,600 | −A$13,160 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$6,630 | −A$11,480 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,580 | −A$4,470 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$1,030 | −A$1,790 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,550 | −A$2,680 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$520 | −A$520 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$260 | −A$260 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$20,170 | −A$34,360 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$31,456about A$2,620 a month | A$54,980about A$4,580 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Coolangatta'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 Coolangatta 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.
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$7,450 a month, against A$4,300 for the average one.
Occupancy
Coolangatta listings were booked on 48% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Queensland average (46%) and 5 points above the Australia average (43%). Occupancy climbs to 58% in December and falls to 41% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
December was the busiest month in Coolangatta, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 48% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Coolangatta, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$447 over the past year, about 16% above the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$385). Rates peak in January and December at about A$490 and bottom out in February at about A$405.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
December rates ran 21% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$446.
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 Coolangatta it averaged A$213 over the past year, from about A$170 in May to about A$286 in December.
Per open night, by tier:
December RevPAR was about 1.7 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$230. The 12-month RevPAR of A$213 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Coolangatta has one high season, October through January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonOctober–January | A$8,310 | 56% | A$465 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–April, June–July | A$7,000 | 50% | A$449 |
| Low seasonFebruary, May, August–September | A$5,680 | 45% | A$423 |
Guests book Coolangatta stays 51 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 82 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical June booking is made in late March.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 65 active listings in Coolangatta 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 Coolangatta.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Coolangatta neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Coolangatta Beach, Kirra and Tallebudgera. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coolangatta Beach | Stunning beachfront location known for its golden sands and great surf. Ideal for tourists looking for sun, sea, and leisure activities, as well as proximity to restaurants and shops. | Coolangatta Beach, Twin Towns Services Club, Queen Elizabeth Park, The Strand Shopping Centre, Snapper Rocks, Greenmount Beach |
| Kirra | Known for its laid-back atmosphere and excellent surfing conditions. A favorite among families and surfers, offering a mix of relaxation and adventure. | Kirra Beach, Kirra Point, Tweed River, Coolangatta-Mermaid Beach, Kirra Surf Club, Nearby cafes and shops |
| Tallebudgera | A picturesque area with lush nature and a stunning estuary. It's popular among families and nature lovers, with opportunities for kayaking and outdoor activities. | Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Head National Park, Tallebudgera Beach, Local picnic areas, Nature trails, Outdoor activities |
| Greenmount | Known for its beautiful beach and scenic coastal walks, Greenmount is perfect for those seeking a quieter, laid-back beach experience. | Greenmount Beach, Flagstaff Beach, The coastal path, Local cafes and eateries, Spectacular views of the Gold Coast, Close to Coolangatta |
| Coolangatta Town Centre | The bustling hub of Coolangatta, rich in dining and shopping options, and just a short walk from the beach, making it an attractive location for tourists. | The Strand Shopping Centre, Coolangatta's dining scene, Local markets, Cultural events, Easy beach access, Nearby attractions |
| Point Danger | A scenic lookout point offering panoramic views of the coastline, Point Danger is a popular spot for visitors and is rich in local history. | Point Danger Lookout, Historic lighthouse, Walking trails, Nearby surf beaches, Whale watching in season, Local parks |
| Duranbah | This relaxed suburb is known for its beach and surf, attracting a younger crowd and those seeking adventure, while offering proximity to the nightlife. | Duranbah Beach, Great surfing spots, Beachfront accommodations, Local surf culture, Close to nightlife, Relaxed atmosphere |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Coolangatta are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Apartments and condos account for 88% of the stock; houses come next at 8%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Coolangatta Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 92.3% | 60 |
| Private room | 7.7% | 5 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Coolangatta Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 87.7% | 57 |
| House | 7.7% | 5 |
| Others | 3.1% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.5% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Coolangatta (43% of entire homes), and 33% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 60 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Coolangatta entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.7% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 21.7% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.3% | 26 |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% | 18 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.3% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Coolangatta earned A$20,100 over the past year, against A$73,900 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | A$20,100 | A$27,900 | A$257 | 43% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26 | A$44,900 | A$52,800 | A$425 | 50% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18 | A$73,900 | A$75,800 | A$652 | 47% |
The most common capacity in Coolangatta is four or six guests (32% of listings each), and 40% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 60 listings with a guest capacity on file (92% of the market).
Coolangatta listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 20.0% | 12 |
| 3 guests | 1.7% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 31.7% | 19 |
| 5 guests | 6.7% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 31.7% | 19 |
| 7 guests | 3.3% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 5.0% | 3 |
Coolangatta hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 66% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Coolangatta: 60% of listings have one, and 52% offer beach access.
Share of Coolangatta listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Coolangatta guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 20% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from New Zealand and the United States.
80% of Coolangatta guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Coolangatta guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 6.5% |
| Sydney | 3.6% |
| Melbourne | 2.3% |
Where Coolangatta guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 80.3% |
| New Zealand | 4.9% |
| United States | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | 2.5% |
| Canada | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Coolangatta guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 68.7% |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
Coolangatta Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 35% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.93 for location.
Location scores highest in Coolangatta; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.80 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
About eight in ten Coolangatta listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 34% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Coolangatta listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 44.6% | 29 |
| 181-270 days | 35.4% | 23 |
| 91-180 days | 13.8% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 6.2% | 4 |
Days a year Coolangatta listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.2% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 16.9% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 32.3% | 21 |
| 31-90 days | 33.8% | 22 |
| 1-30 days | 10.8% | 7 |
The average Coolangatta booking lasts 5.4 nights, longest in December and shortest in November. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 1,500 in all. About four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Coolangatta
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
48% of listings in Coolangatta accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights.
Minimum stay set by Coolangatta listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Coolangatta, used by 52% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 26% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Coolangatta listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
86% of Coolangatta listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$313. Spread over the average stay of 5.4 nights, that adds roughly A$60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Coolangatta, a three-bedroom home, took in A$223,000 over the past year, about 4.3 times the city's average of A$51,600.
Coastal Penthouse with private heated plunge pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Beachfront Escape | Kirra | Ocean views | Sleeps 6 Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Monet by Khove Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cooly Bliss Sub-Penthouse Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Kirra Point Residences, Sub PentHouse. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Joy Apartment 1 - Luxurious Apartment - Min. 3N Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run a third of Coolangatta listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run a third of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 94% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 18 km, Gold Coast City (18 km away) earned the most per listing, about 12% more than Coolangatta. Palm Beach was the busiest, booked on 51% of nights against 48% in Coolangatta.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Heads 1 km | 109 | A$39,052 | A$358 | 42% |
| Palm Beach 9 km | 93 | A$52,835 | A$452 | 51% |
| Kingscliff 12 km | 381 | A$51,369 | A$540 | 37% |
| Burleigh Heads 12 km | 113 | A$56,562 | A$503 | 47% |
| Casuarina 15 km | 46 | A$54,876 | A$598 | 41% |
| Casuarina Beach 15 km | 106 | A$55,907 | A$598 | 38% |
| Mermaid Beach 17 km | 73 | A$47,381 | A$364 | 50% |
| Gold Coast City 18 km | 4,348 | A$57,873 | A$416 | 47% |
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FAQ
An active Coolangatta Airbnb grossed A$51,626 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 65 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$10,300 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Coolangatta listings earn between A$2,770 and A$10,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$13,500 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Coolangatta were booked on 48% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. December was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Coolangatta cost A$447 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$260 and A$550, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Coolangatta 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Coolangatta Airbnb grossed A$51,626 in the 12 months to September 2026, 6% above the Queensland average of A$48,565. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$31,456 a year (about A$2,620 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$4,580 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
December paid best over the past year, at A$8,870 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Coolangatta listing was open to book earned A$213 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$380 or more.
Coolangatta stays were booked 51 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Coolangatta Airbnb stay lasted 5.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Coolangatta Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Coolangatta Beach, Kirra and Tallebudgera draw the most short-term rental interest in Coolangatta. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 65 active Airbnb listings in Coolangatta as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tweed Heads, 1 km away.
In Coolangatta, 86% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$313.
Method
Figures on this page cover 65 active Airbnb listings in Coolangatta from October 2025 to September 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 October 2025 to September 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.
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