Luxury Oracle Tower 1 Sub-Penthouse Level 46 Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- A$635,736
- Occupancy
- 63.2%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Gold Coast City, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Gold Coast City brought in A$57,874 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 19% more than the Queensland average of A$48,565.
The short answer
Gold Coast City Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged A$416 a night, about 8% higher than the Queensland average of A$385, and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to its 46%.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in May, usually the slowest.
With 4,348 active listings, Gold Coast City is the second-largest of 134 Queensland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 4% while the number of active listings shrank 18%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Gold Coast City?
Gross bookings per Gold Coast City listing averaged A$57,874 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Queensland average: A$48,565), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Gold Coast City listing brings in A$9,200 in January, its best month, and A$4,690 in May, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: January leads December by 2%, and May sits just 3% below February, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$12,800+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$8,470 or more, roughly A$3,400 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$5,090 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,560 or less, about half 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.
January earns about twice what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$9,380 A$4,480
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$6,320. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Gold Coast City Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
January 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$6,208 | 52.3% | A$403 | A$207 | 60 days | 4.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$6,996 | 56.4% | A$416 | A$226 | 71 days | 4.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$5,919 | 53.0% | A$399 | A$197 | 67 days | 5.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$8,595 | 54.7% | A$475 | A$277 | 93 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$9,101 | 59.0% | A$470 | A$294 | 78 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,794 | 50.6% | A$389 | A$171 | 57 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$5,366 | 48.6% | A$396 | A$173 | 60 days | 4.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$6,285 | 49.0% | A$430 | A$210 | 68 days | 4.7 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,905 | 42.3% | A$394 | A$158 | 56 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$5,498 | 44.3% | A$415 | A$183 | 59 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$7,081 | 46.3% | A$448 | A$228 | 83 days | 4.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$5,613 | 46.2% | A$413 | A$181 | 62 days | 4.2 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 Gold Coast City address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Gold Coast City Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gold Coast City Airbnb took in A$57,874 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$3,160 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$5,310 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$5,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$3,610 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,720 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.
Gold Coast City Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$52,474 | A$87,330 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Gold Coast City bookings | A$5,400 | A$8,980 |
| Gross bookings | A$57,874 | A$96,310 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Gold Coast City listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$7,870 | −A$13,090 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$5,400 | −A$8,980 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,890 | −A$4,820 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$1,160 | −A$1,930 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,740 | −A$2,890 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$580 | −A$580 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$290 | −A$290 |
| 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$19,930 | −A$32,580 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$37,944about A$3,160 a month | A$63,730about A$5,310 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Gold Coast City Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Gold Coast City'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 Gold Coast City 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 Gold Coast City's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Gold Coast City listings are booked on 74% or more of their nights, against 51% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$345 adds about A$3,460 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$500 a night or more, against a median of A$345. 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$5,250 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about A$9,200, against A$4,690 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Gold Coast City listings average 4.72 stars, and 29% 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$8,030 a month, against A$4,820 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Gold Coast City?
Gold Coast City listings were booked on 47% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Queensland average and 4 percentage points above the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 59% in January and falls to 43% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 87%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 74% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 51% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 26% or less, under two nights a week.
January is usually the busiest month in Gold Coast City, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 52% 60% 42%
The 12-month rate of 47% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Gold Coast City?
The average nightly rate in Gold Coast City, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$416 over the past year, about 8% above the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$385). In a typical year, rates peak in January and December at about A$485 and bottom out in February and May at about A$380.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$740+ a night, about 2.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$500 or more, about A$160 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$345 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$240 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December rates run 27% above May's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$492 A$366
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$411.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Gold Coast City?
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 Gold Coast City it averaged A$197 over the past year, from about A$151 in a typical May to about A$297 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$372+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$256 or more, about A$90 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$164 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$91 or less, about 55% of the median.
January RevPAR is about twice May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$302 A$145
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$207. The 12-month RevPAR of A$197 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 Gold Coast City
Revenue in Gold Coast City peaks several times a year, in July, October and December–January, a moderately seasonal pattern.
Average revenue by month in Gold Coast City
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$9,200 A$4,690
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$6,320.
Revenue by month in Gold Coast City in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$9,200 |
| February | Low season | A$4,850 |
| March | Low season | A$5,210 |
| April | Shoulder season | A$6,340 |
| May | Low season | A$4,690 |
| June | Low season | A$5,060 |
| July | High season | A$6,870 |
| August | Low season | A$5,480 |
| September | Shoulder season | A$6,140 |
| October | High season | A$6,880 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$6,130 |
| December | High season | A$8,990 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly, October, December–January | A$7,980 | 56% | A$448 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, September, November | A$6,210 | 54% | A$400 |
| Low seasonFebruary–March, May–June, August | A$5,060 | 47% | A$387 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Gold Coast City?
Guests book Gold Coast City stays 72 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 84 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 49 days. A typical December booking is made in late September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 61 days 93 days 41 days
The 12-month figure of 72 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 Gold Coast City
Fewer than 1% of the 4,348 active listings in Gold Coast City 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 Gold Coast City.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gold Coast City
AirROI's area guide picks Main Beach, Tallebudgera Valley and Oxenford as the parts of Gold Coast City 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Beach | An upscale area featuring luxurious apartments and beachfront properties, Main Beach attracts affluent travelers looking for exclusivity and proximity to restaurants and attractions. | Marina Mirage, Sea World, Main Beach, Southport Yacht Club, The Spit |
| Tallebudgera Valley | Nestled in the hinterlands, Tallebudgera Valley is ideal for those looking for a tranquil escape with stunning views and access to nature, appealing to tourists seeking adventure and relaxation. | Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads National Park, Binna Burra Lodge, Currumbin Valley, Palm Beach |
| Oxenford | Located near theme parks and attractions, Oxenford is ideal for families and tourists who want to access both tranquil settings and adventure activities, making it a strategic investment location. | Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet'n'Wild, The Pines Shopping Centre, Gainsborough Greens Golf Course |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Gold Coast City Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Gold Coast City are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 74%, about four times the share of houses (18%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Gold Coast City Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 92%
- Private room 8%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.6% | 3,982 |
| Private room | 8.0% | 347 |
| Hotel room | 0.4% | 17 |
| Shared room | 0.0% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Gold Coast City Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 74%
- House 18%
- Hotel/Boutique 4%
- Others 3%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 73.8% | 3,209 |
| House | 18.5% | 803 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.8% | 166 |
| Others | 2.9% | 125 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.9% | 38 |
| Unique stay | 0.2% | 7 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Gold Coast City Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Gold Coast City (46% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (21%). Shares are of the 3,890 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Gold Coast City entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
3%
21%
46%
20%
6%
4%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.1% | 120 |
| 1 bedroom | 21.2% | 827 |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.9% | 1,787 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.0% | 777 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.2% | 242 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% | 140 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Gold Coast City
A typical studio in Gold Coast City earned A$37,200 over the past year, against A$165,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 120 | A$37,200 | A$35,800 | A$216 | 53% |
| 1 bedroom | 827 | A$38,200 | A$39,800 | A$261 | 51% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,787 | A$50,200 | A$54,500 | A$388 | 47% |
| 3 bedrooms | 777 | A$63,500 | A$75,600 | A$553 | 46% |
| 4 bedrooms | 242 | A$91,000 | A$105,000 | A$820 | 45% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 140 | A$165,000 | A$165,000 | A$1,158 | 47% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Gold Coast City Sleep?
The most common capacity in Gold Coast City is four guests (33% of listings), and 37% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 4,100 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).
Gold Coast City listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
<1%
15%
4%
33%
11%
19%
4%
14%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2 guests | 15.0% | 615 |
| 3 guests | 4.3% | 175 |
| 4 guests | 33.0% | 1,355 |
| 5 guests | 10.8% | 441 |
| 6 guests | 18.6% | 763 |
| 7 guests | 3.9% | 158 |
| 8+ guests | 14.3% | 585 |
How Gold Coast City Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Gold Coast City hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 14
- Beds per listing
- 3
- Show exact location
- 42%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Gold Coast City Offer?
Washers are close to standard in Gold Coast City: 89% of listings have one, and 76% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Gold Coast City listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Gold Coast City
Listings in Gold Coast City with a pool table earned about 70% more a year, on average, than those without: A$94,800 against A$56,200. The gap is smaller for a children's playroom (about 55% more) and a waterfront setting (about 55% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Gold Coast City listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool table | 4% | A$94,800 | A$56,200 | +69% |
| Children's playroom | 2% | A$90,300 | A$57,400 | +57% |
| Waterfront | 22% | A$79,200 | A$51,800 | +53% |
| Self check-in | 65% | A$65,100 | A$44,700 | +46% |
| Kayak | 1% | A$83,800 | A$57,500 | +46% |
| Outdoor furniture | 55% | A$67,200 | A$46,500 | +44% |
| Game console | 2% | A$82,400 | A$57,400 | +43% |
| Children’s bikes | 0.5% | A$82,700 | A$57,800 | +43% |
| Patio or balcony | 76% | A$62,300 | A$43,600 | +43% |
| Ocean view | 18% | A$76,400 | A$53,900 | +42% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Gold Coast City?
Most Gold Coast City guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 25% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
75% of Gold Coast City guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 75%
- International 25%
Where Gold Coast City guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 5.9% |
| Melbourne | 4.5% |
| Sydney | 4.2% |
| Auckland | 2.5% |
Where Gold Coast City guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 75.2% |
| New Zealand | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | 4.1% |
| United States | 2.7% |
| Canada | 1.3% |
Languages spoken by Gold Coast City guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 67.1% |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| German | 3.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Gold Coast City?
Gold Coast City Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 29% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.65, against 4.88 for location.
Location scores highest in Gold Coast City; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.68 |
| Communication | 4.81 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.75 |
| Value | 4.65 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Gold Coast City: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly two-thirds of Gold Coast City listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 36% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 28% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Gold Coast City listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 37%
- 181-270 days 28%
- 91-180 days 25%
- 31-90 days 9%
- 1-30 days 1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 36.9% | 1,606 |
| 181-270 days | 27.6% | 1,199 |
| 91-180 days | 25.0% | 1,088 |
| 31-90 days | 9.4% | 408 |
| 1-30 days | 1.1% | 47 |
Days a year Gold Coast City listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 11%
- 181-270 days 25%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 21%
- 1-30 days 15%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 11.3% | 491 |
| 181-270 days | 25.1% | 1,091 |
| 91-180 days | 27.8% | 1,210 |
| 31-90 days | 21.2% | 920 |
| 1-30 days | 14.6% | 636 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Gold Coast City?
Bookings in Gold Coast City average 4.2 to 4.9 nights depending on the month, longest in November and shortest in October. Listings took about 28 bookings each over the year, some 121,000 in all. More than half of 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 Gold Coast City
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.6 nights 4.9 nights 4.2 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Gold Coast City Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
49% of listings in Gold Coast City accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights.
Minimum stay set by Gold Coast City listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Gold Coast City?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Gold Coast City, used by 48% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 26% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Gold Coast City listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Gold Coast City?
More than eight in ten Gold Coast City listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$175, and some higher fees lift the average to A$289. Spread over the average stay of about five nights, that adds roughly A$35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$175
- Average cleaning fee
- A$289
- Listings charging a fee
- 82.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 9.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Gold Coast City
The top-grossing Airbnb in Gold Coast City, a four-bedroom home, took in A$636,000 over the past year, about 11 times the city's average of A$57,900. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have four bedrooms.
Luxury Oracle Tower 1 Sub-Penthouse Level 46 Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 
Stay right on the Beach + Private Spa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- A$454,540
- Occupancy
- 91.3%
- Daily rate
- A$1,329
5 bedroom Level 67 Circle sub Penthouse - 1 ONLY Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- A$430,511
- Occupancy
- 81.4%
- Daily rate
- A$1,382
Gold Coast Mansion- Absolute Beachfront Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.88 - Revenue
- A$425,119
- Occupancy
- 57.1%
- Daily rate
- A$1,896
Elite Holiday Homes - Havana Key Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- A$401,262
- Occupancy
- 52.9%
- Daily rate
- A$2,072
Elite Holiday Homes - Luxe on Lotus Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- A$369,239
- Occupancy
- 47.9%
- Daily rate
- A$1,993
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Gold Coast City?
Oliver Glyn is the top-grossing host in Gold Coast City, with A$13.5 million in bookings across 279 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 21% of the market's 4,348 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Elite grossed A$223,000 per listing, about 4.6 times Oliver Glyn's A$48,300.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Glyn Q Stay | 279 | A$13,473,827 | A$48,293 | 4.46/5 | |
| Dean | 180 | A$10,108,924 | A$56,161 | 4.64/5 | |
| Mona | 80 | A$6,378,791 | A$79,735 | 4.79/5 | |
| 4 | Elite | 28 | A$6,240,588 | A$222,878 | 4.71/5 |
| 5 | Burleigh Letting Co | 81 | A$5,269,850 | A$65,060 | 4.53/5 |
| 6 | Gold Coast Luxury Resorts | 83 | A$4,975,101 | A$59,941 | 4.66/5 |
| 7 | Gold Coast Holiday Homes | 86 | A$4,123,805 | A$47,951 | 4.56/5 |
| 8 | Jason | 29 | A$3,686,949 | A$127,136 | 4.60/5 |
| 9 | Broadbeach Luxury Stays | 33 | A$3,476,385 | A$105,345 | 4.95/5 |
| 10 | Barbara & Adam | 30 | A$3,415,499 | A$113,850 | 4.84/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Gold Coast City?
Professional management companies run 22% of Gold Coast City listings and owners run the rest, though 39% of listings have a co-host. 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 85% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 33.9%
- Professional management
- 21.9%
- Cohosted listings
- 38.9%
- Instant Book enabled
- 42.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 84.8%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Gold Coast City
23 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Gold Coast City, and companies run 28% of its 4,348 active listings. Q Stay is the largest, with 292 listings and an average guest rating of 4.50; the next largest are Serain Residences, Hometime, Manage My BNB QLD and Nuve Escapes. Among the five largest, Manage My BNB QLD's homes rate highest, at 4.73.
The five largest run 11% of Gold Coast City's listings
Share of Gold Coast City's 4,348 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Q Stay 7% · 292
- Serain Residences 2% · 100
- Hometime 1% · 46
- Manage My BNB QLD <1% · 29
- Nuve Escapes <1% · 26
- All other listings 89%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Queensland, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Gold Coast City vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 19 km, Broadbeach earned the most per listing, about 7% more than Gold Coast City.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach 0 km | 161 | A$62,002 | A$427 | 53% |
| Mermaid Beach 2 km | 73 | A$47,381 | A$364 | 50% |
| Surfers Paradise 4 km | 735 | A$46,664 | A$373 | 51% |
| Burleigh Heads 6 km | 113 | A$56,562 | A$503 | 47% |
| Southport 7 km | 68 | A$33,494 | A$313 | 46% |
| Palm Beach 10 km | 93 | A$52,835 | A$452 | 51% |
| Coolangatta 18 km | 65 | A$51,625 | A$447 | 48% |
| Tweed Heads 19 km | 109 | A$39,052 | A$358 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Greater Brisbane Airbnb data 4,480 listings
- Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb data 2,836 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,028 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 843 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 668 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 407 listings
- Whitsunday Regional Airbnb data 397 listings
- Townsville Airbnb data 368 listings
See all 134 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Gold Coast City
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Gold Coast City:
- Exmouth Airbnb data WA · A$455/night · 46.8%
- Dunsborough Airbnb data WA · A$478/night · 47.0%
- Wollongong City Council Airbnb data NSW · A$380/night · 45.7%
- Sydney Airbnb data NSW · A$380/night · 49.1%
- Shellharbour City Council Airbnb data NSW · A$472/night · 46.4%
- Blackheath Airbnb data NSW · A$406/night · 43.3%
FAQ
Gold Coast City Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Gold Coast City?
An active Gold Coast City Airbnb grossed A$57,874 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 4,348 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$8,470 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Gold Coast City?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gold Coast City listings earn between A$2,560 and A$8,470 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$12,800 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 Gold Coast City?
Listings in Gold Coast City were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. January is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Gold Coast City?
The average booked night in Gold Coast City cost A$416 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$240 and A$500, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Gold Coast City?
Fewer than 1% of active Gold Coast City 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 Gold Coast City?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gold Coast City Airbnb grossed A$57,874 in the 12 months to September 2026, 19% 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$37,944 a year (about A$3,160 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$5,310 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Gold Coast City?
January usually pays best, averaging A$9,200 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Gold Coast City?
Each night a Gold Coast City listing was open to book earned A$197 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$372 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Gold Coast City?
Gold Coast City stays were booked 72 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Gold Coast City?
The average Gold Coast City Airbnb stay lasts about five nights. A listing took 28 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Gold Coast City rated?
Guests rate Gold Coast City Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gold Coast City?
Main Beach, Tallebudgera Valley and Oxenford draw the most short-term rental interest in Gold Coast City. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Gold Coast City?
AirROI counted 4,348 active Airbnb listings in Gold Coast City as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mermaid Beach, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Gold Coast City?
In Gold Coast City, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$175, and some higher fees lift the average to A$289.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 4,348 active Airbnb listings in Gold Coast City 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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