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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Greater Brisbane, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Greater Brisbane brought in A$42,504 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 12% less than the Queensland average of A$48,565.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
4,480
Avg. booking lead time
55 days
Listings showing a permit
<1%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
February

The short answer

Greater Brisbane Airbnb Market at a Glance

Greater Brisbane is priced below the Queensland average. Listings averaged A$331 a night, about 14% less than that average of A$385, and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to its 46% occupancy.

December, usually the best month, brings in about 47% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.

With 4,480 active listings, Greater Brisbane is the largest of 134 Queensland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings shrank 9%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane Browse the live Greater Brisbane Airbnb market See Every Greater Brisbane Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Greater Brisbane?

Gross bookings per Greater Brisbane listing averaged A$42,504 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 Greater Brisbane listing brings in A$5,830 in December, its best month, and A$3,970 in February, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: December leads July by 5%, and February sits just 3% below March, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% 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 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$8,860+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$5,940 or more, roughly A$2,300 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,620 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,860 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.

December earns about 1.5 times what February does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$4,610. 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.

Greater Brisbane 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.

December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Greater Brisbane, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025A$4,44851.3%A$294A$14852 days5.2 nights
Oct 2025A$4,80653.5%A$295A$15552 days5.4 nights
Nov 2025A$4,41352.0%A$295A$14755 days5.3 nights
Dec 2025A$5,84156.4%A$338A$18874 days5.1 nights
Jan 2026A$4,65648.0%A$318A$15050 days6.3 nights
Feb 2026A$4,04451.1%A$294A$14450 days5.4 nights
Mar 2026A$4,09148.8%A$291A$13240 days5.4 nights
Apr 2026A$4,60948.1%A$312A$15453 days5.4 nights
May 2026A$4,29644.4%A$330A$13958 days5 nights
Jun 2026A$4,52647.3%A$329A$15142 days5.9 nights
Jul 2026A$5,76949.1%A$349A$18660 days6.1 nights
Aug 2026A$4,92752.2%A$328A$15947 days5.2 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole Greater Brisbane market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Greater Brisbane Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Greater Brisbane Airbnb took in A$42,504 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,300 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$3,810 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$4,250 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,660 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,980 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.

Greater Brisbane Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Greater Brisbane Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsA$38,254A$62,790
Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Greater Brisbane bookingsA$4,250A$6,980
Gross bookingsA$42,504A$69,770
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 84% of Greater Brisbane listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−A$5,740−A$9,420
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself−A$4,250−A$6,980
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−A$2,130−A$3,490
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−A$850−A$1,400
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−A$1,280−A$2,090
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−A$430−A$430
Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Greater Brisbane's Airbnb rules−A$210−A$210
ManagementA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsA$0A$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeA$0A$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onA$0A$0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−A$14,890−A$24,020
Left for housing costs, then profitA$27,614about A$2,300 a monthA$45,750about A$3,810 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Greater Brisbane Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Greater Brisbane'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 Greater Brisbane 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 Greater Brisbane's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Greater Brisbane listings are booked on 75% or more of their nights, against 51% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$240 adds about A$2,380 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$350 a night or more, against a median of A$240. 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$3,830 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about A$5,830, against A$3,970 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Greater Brisbane listings average 4.75 stars, and 33% 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$5,810 a month, against A$3,540 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Greater Brisbane?

Greater Brisbane 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%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 57% in December and falls to 47% 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 75% 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.

December is usually the busiest month in Greater Brisbane, May the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

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 Greater Brisbane?

The average nightly rate in Greater Brisbane, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$331 over the past year, about 14% below the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$385). In a typical year, rates peak in December at about A$335 and bottom out in September and October at about A$270.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$550+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$350 or more, about A$110 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about A$240 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$150 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December rates run 24% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$298. The 12-month ADR of A$331 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?

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 Greater Brisbane it averaged A$146 over the past year, from about A$132 in a typical March to about A$188 in a typical December.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$267+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$180 or more, about A$65 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about A$115 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$65 or less, about 56% of the median.

December RevPAR is about 1.4 times March's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$151.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane has two high seasons, July and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in February and March and slows again in May.

Average revenue by month in Greater Brisbane

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$4,610.

Revenue by month in Greater Brisbane in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Greater Brisbane, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryShoulder seasonA$4,640
FebruaryLow seasonA$3,970
MarchLow seasonA$4,080
AprilShoulder seasonA$4,550
MayLow seasonA$4,180
JuneShoulder seasonA$4,240
JulyHigh seasonA$5,560
AugustShoulder seasonA$4,680
SeptemberShoulder seasonA$4,430
OctoberShoulder seasonA$4,690
NovemberShoulder seasonA$4,460
DecemberHigh seasonA$5,830
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Greater Brisbane by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJuly, DecemberA$5,70055%A$333
Shoulder seasonJanuary, April, June, August–NovemberA$4,53053%A$292
Low seasonFebruary–March, MayA$4,08051%A$289

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?

Guests book Greater Brisbane stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 65 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 36 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-October.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 55 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 Greater Brisbane

Airbnb is legal in Brisbane with no council permit (the proposed scheme was dropped on 12 May 2026), but whole-home letting in low-density suburbs needs development approval and council rates for a let home are more than double.

Fewer than 1% of the 4,480 active listings in Greater Brisbane 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.

The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Greater Brisbane Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane

AirROI's area guide picks six Greater Brisbane neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by South Bank, West End and Paddington. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
South Bank A cultural hub with stunning parklands, riverside walkways, and an array of dining options. It's popular among tourists for its proximity to attractions like the Queensland Art Gallery and the South Bank Parklands.South Bank Parklands, Queensland Art Gallery, Cultural Forecourt, Streets Beach, Brisbane Skyneedle, Shop til you drop at Little Stanley Street
West End A bohemian neighborhood with a diverse culture, known for its eclectic market and vibrant arts scene. Appeals to those seeking a unique, local experience.Boundary Street Markets, West End Markets, Theatre Republic, Gumboots Cafe, Local art galleries, South Bank nearby
Paddington A charming suburb with beautiful Queenslander homes, boutique shops, and local cafes. It's an attractive area for families and tourists looking for character.Given Terrace, Paddington Antique Centre, Suncorp Stadium nearby, Local cafes and eateries, Parks and green spaces, Shopping precincts
Taringa A quiet and leafy suburb that offers great access to University of Queensland and is popular with students and families alike.University of Queensland, Toowong Village, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre nearby, Local parks, Cafes and eateries
Cleveland A coastal suburb that offers beautiful bayside views and a relaxed atmosphere. Attractive for those wanting beach proximity without being far from the city.Raby Bay, Cleveland Markets, Moreton Bay, Cleveland Point, Local beaches, Jet skiing and boating activities
Brisbane CBD The heart of the city, offering a range of shops, dining, and entertainment options. Ideal for business travelers and tourists alike.Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Riverwalk, Story Bridge, South Bank nearby, Botanic Gardens, Cultural precinct

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Greater Brisbane Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 83% of listings in Greater Brisbane, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in six (17%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 46%, ahead of houses (41%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Greater Brisbane Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 83%
  • Private room 17%
  • Hotel room <1%
  • Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
Greater Brisbane Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home83.1%3,725
Private room16.6%744
Hotel room0.2%8
Shared room0.1%3

Listings by property type

Greater Brisbane Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 46%
  • House 41%
  • Hotel/Boutique 6%
  • Others 5%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 2%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Greater Brisbane Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo46.3%2,073
House40.7%1,822
Hotel/Boutique5.8%258
Others5.1%229
Cabin/Outdoor1.9%83
Unique stay0.3%15

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Greater Brisbane Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Greater Brisbane (31% of entire homes), and 35% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 3,650 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Greater Brisbane entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Greater Brisbane entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio4.4%160
1 bedroom29.8%1,087
2 bedrooms31.3%1,143
3 bedrooms19.0%695
4 bedrooms10.4%380
5+ bedrooms5.1%186

What Each Home Size Earns in Greater Brisbane

A typical studio in Greater Brisbane earned A$27,200 over the past year, against A$91,600 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Greater Brisbane
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio160A$27,200A$29,300A$18154%
1 bedroom1,087A$32,700A$34,500A$21352%
2 bedrooms1,143A$41,900A$44,700A$31149%
3 bedrooms695A$47,600A$56,300A$51343%
4 bedrooms380A$54,300A$68,000A$63442%
5+ bedrooms186A$91,600A$111,000A$85745%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Greater Brisbane Sleep?

The most common capacity in Greater Brisbane is two guests (27% of listings), and 35% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 3,860 listings with a guest capacity on file (86% of the market).

Greater Brisbane listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Greater Brisbane listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest0.7%26
2 guests27.3%1,051
3 guests5.2%199
4 guests25.7%989
5 guests6.1%236
6 guests16.0%616
7 guests2.8%109
8+ guests16.3%629

How Greater Brisbane Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Greater Brisbane hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (31%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
12
Beds per listing
2.6
Show exact location
31%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Greater Brisbane Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Greater Brisbane: 91% of listings have one, and 63% have a patio or balcony.

Share of Greater Brisbane listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 95%
  • TV 95%
  • Air conditioning 94%
  • Kitchen 93%
  • Washer 91%
  • Dishes and silverware 87%
  • Hot water 86%
  • Refrigerator 86%
  • Microwave 86%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Greater Brisbane

Listings in Greater Brisbane with a ping pong table earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: A$85,200 against A$41,900. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about 75% more) and a home movie theater (about 65% 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 Greater Brisbane 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

  • Ping pong table +103% on 1% of listings
  • Pool table +77% on 2% of listings
  • Movie theater +65% on 1% of listings
  • Ocean view +57% on 2% of listings
  • Arcade games +51% on 0.9% of listings
  • BBQ grill +50% on 40% of listings
  • Children's playroom +48% on 2% of listings
  • River view +48% on 4% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +41% on 4% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +39% on 63% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Greater Brisbane listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Ping pong table1%A$85,200A$41,900+103%
Pool table2%A$74,100A$41,900+77%
Movie theater1%A$69,700A$42,100+65%
Ocean view2%A$66,000A$42,100+57%
Arcade games0.9%A$63,700A$42,300+51%
BBQ grill40%A$53,200A$35,400+50%
Children's playroom2%A$62,500A$42,200+48%
River view4%A$61,700A$41,700+48%
Indoor fireplace4%A$58,900A$41,800+41%
Patio or balcony63%A$47,500A$34,100+39%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Greater Brisbane?

Most Greater Brisbane guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 27% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

73% of Greater Brisbane guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 73%
  • International 27%

Where Greater Brisbane guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Brisbane 5%
  • Melbourne 3%
  • Sydney 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Greater Brisbane guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Brisbane5.4%
Melbourne3.2%
Sydney3.0%

Where Greater Brisbane guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Australia 73%
  • United Kingdom 5%
  • New Zealand 5%
  • United States 4%
  • Canada 2%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Greater Brisbane guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Australia73.0%
United Kingdom5.4%
New Zealand5.0%
United States3.9%
Canada1.6%

Languages spoken by Greater Brisbane guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 66%
  • French 6%
  • Spanish 5%
  • German 5%
  • Chinese 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Greater Brisbane guests
Language Share of guests
English65.7%
French6.2%
Spanish5.2%
German4.5%
Chinese3.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Greater Brisbane?

Greater Brisbane Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 33% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.67, against 4.85 for host communication. Listings here carry long review histories, about 87 reviews each on average.

Communication scores highest in Greater Brisbane; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.79
  • Cleanliness 4.71
  • Communication 4.85
  • Location 4.83
  • Check-in 4.82
  • Value 4.67
Category scores in numbers
Greater Brisbane guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.79
Cleanliness4.71
Communication4.85
Location4.83
Check-in4.82
Value4.67

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Greater Brisbane: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than six in ten Greater Brisbane listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 38% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 27% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Greater Brisbane listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 36%
  • 181-270 days 26%
  • 91-180 days 26%
  • 31-90 days 10%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Greater Brisbane listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days36.5%1,635
181-270 days26.4%1,184
91-180 days26.5%1,185
31-90 days9.8%437
1-30 days0.9%39

Days a year Greater Brisbane listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 12%
  • 181-270 days 27%
  • 91-180 days 27%
  • 31-90 days 22%
  • 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Greater Brisbane listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days11.6%521
181-270 days26.7%1,195
91-180 days26.5%1,189
31-90 days21.7%970
1-30 days13.5%605

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?

The average Greater Brisbane booking lasts 5.9 nights, longest in January and shortest in May. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year, some 116,000 in all. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Greater Brisbane

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Greater Brisbane Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About two-thirds of listings in Greater Brisbane accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Greater Brisbane listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 28% 1,236 listings
  • 2 Nights 40% 1,793 listings
  • 3 Nights 17% 772 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 10% 429 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 5% 207 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 43 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Greater Brisbane?

Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Greater Brisbane, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. More than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 43% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Greater Brisbane listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 18% 828 listings
  • Moderate 33% 1,499 listings
  • Limited 5% 234 listings
  • Firm 29% 1,296 listings
  • Strict 9% 382 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 3% 128 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 3% 113 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Greater Brisbane?

86% of Greater Brisbane listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$144, and some higher fees lift the average to A$280. Spread over the average stay of 5.9 nights, that adds roughly A$25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
A$144
Average cleaning fee
A$280
Listings charging a fee
85.6%
Share of gross revenue
10.0%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Greater Brisbane

The top-grossing Airbnb in Greater Brisbane, a five-bedroom home, took in A$764,000 over the past year, about 18 times the city's average of A$42,500. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.

19a George Nothling Drive | 5 Bed 4 Bath Sleeps 10 19a George Nothling Drive | 5 Bed 4 Bath Sleeps 10 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.78
Revenue
A$763,741
Occupancy
54.3%
Daily rate
A$3,865
Bedella | 6 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Sleeps 12 Bedella | 6 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Sleeps 12 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.79
Revenue
A$583,635
Occupancy
52.5%
Daily rate
A$3,113
Groups | Acreage | 9 Bedrooms | Pool | Sleeps 16 Groups | Acreage | 9 Bedrooms | Pool | Sleeps 16 Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
A$557,453
Occupancy
69.6%
Daily rate
A$2,896
Lookout Unit 9 Lookout Unit 9 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.78
Revenue
A$464,733
Occupancy
67.6%
Daily rate
A$1,845
8 Yarrong Road | 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Sleeps 8 8 Yarrong Road | 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Sleeps 8 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
A$454,934
Occupancy
78.6%
Daily rate
A$2,417
Kahala Kahala Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.67
Revenue
A$432,487
Occupancy
36.5%
Daily rate
A$3,115

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Greater Brisbane?

Ray White Straddie is the top-grossing host in Greater Brisbane, with A$14.2 million in bookings across 82 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 17% of the market's 4,480 listings. Ray White Straddie also earns more per listing than any other host on the list.

Top Airbnb hosts in Greater Brisbane by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Ray White Straddie 82A$14,159,700A$172,6794.58/5
Lee And Bella Bedspoke 225A$13,654,115A$60,6854.67/5
Olivia 88A$6,251,652A$71,0414.69/5
4 Andy 87A$4,753,456A$54,6374.88/5
5 Straddie Sales & Rentals 35A$4,510,732A$128,8784.76/5
6 Melanie 45A$3,129,271A$69,5394.69/5
7 First National Real Estate Bri… 88A$2,341,947A$26,6134.48/5
8 Rudi And Ish 28A$2,115,884A$75,5674.62/5
9 Colin 35A$1,872,789A$53,5084.73/5
10 Holiday Hub Bribie Island 56A$1,859,085A$33,1984.49/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Greater Brisbane?

Only 13% of Greater Brisbane listings are classed as professionally managed, though 36% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 43% 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 84% of listings.

Superhosts
43.2%
Professional management
12.5%
Cohosted listings
36.3%
Instant Book enabled
32.4%
Simplified Pricing
84.0%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Greater Brisbane

20 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane, and companies run 20% of its 4,480 active listings. Bedspoke is the largest, with 230 listings and an average guest rating of 4.69; the next largest are First National Real Estate Bribie Island, Ray White North Stradbroke Island, Holiday Hub Bribie Island and Premium Realty Bribie Island. Among the five largest, Premium Realty Bribie Island's homes rate highest, at 4.75.

The five largest run 11% of Greater Brisbane's listings

Share of Greater Brisbane's 4,480 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Bedspoke 5% · 230
  • First National Real Estate Bribie Island 2% · 88
  • Ray White North Stradbroke Island 2% · 85
  • Holiday Hub Bribie Island 1% · 56
  • Premium Realty Bribie Island 1% · 49
  • 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 all 20 companies ranked in the Greater Brisbane Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.

Nearby markets

Greater Brisbane vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

AirROI also tracks listings in this area under other names: Brisbane City (591 active listings) and City of Brisbane (31) have their own pages and are left out of the comparison below.

Greater Brisbane earns about as much per listing as South Brisbane, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 7 km.

Airbnb markets near Greater Brisbane: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Hamilton 1 km 40A$34,028A$28455%
New Farm 4 km 46A$30,954A$31246%
Fortitude Valley 5 km 151A$39,238A$28452%
Kangaroo Point 6 km 46A$31,381A$27946%
Spring Hill 6 km 76A$23,786A$20942%
East Brisbane 6 km 50A$22,305A$20842%
Woolloongabba 7 km 42A$19,174A$21141%
South Brisbane 7 km 165A$40,386A$27056%

Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland

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Markets Similar to Greater Brisbane

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FAQ

Greater Brisbane Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Greater Brisbane?

An active Greater Brisbane Airbnb grossed A$42,504 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 4,480 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$5,940 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Greater Brisbane listings earn between A$1,860 and A$5,940 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$8,860 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Greater Brisbane?

Listings in Greater Brisbane were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Greater Brisbane?

The average booked night in Greater Brisbane cost A$331 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$150 and A$350, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?

Yes, you can host on Airbnb in Brisbane without a council permit or registration, but letting a whole home in a low-density residential suburb needs development approval, while short stays in centre zones are generally accepted without it. The Greater Brisbane Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.

Is Airbnb profitable in Greater Brisbane?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Greater Brisbane Airbnb grossed A$42,504 in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% below 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$27,614 a year (about A$2,300 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$3,810 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Greater Brisbane?

December usually pays best, averaging A$5,830 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Greater Brisbane?

Each night a Greater Brisbane listing was open to book earned A$146 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$267 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Greater Brisbane?

Greater Brisbane stays were booked 55 days (about eight 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 Greater Brisbane?

The average Greater Brisbane Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Greater Brisbane rated?

Guests rate Greater Brisbane Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?

South Bank, West End and Paddington draw the most short-term rental interest in Greater Brisbane. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Greater Brisbane?

AirROI counted 4,480 active Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Hamilton, 1 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Greater Brisbane?

In Greater Brisbane, 86% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$144, and some higher fees lift the average to A$280.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 4,480 active Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane 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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