Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Main Beach, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Main Beach brought in A$50,731 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 24 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Main Beach Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Main Beach run ahead of the Queensland average, at prices about 7% lower. Listings averaged A$375 a night and were booked on 51% of available nights, against A$405 and 46% for the Queensland average.
December, the best month, brought in about 86% more per listing than May, the slowest. With only 24 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 24 active listings, Main Beach is the 117th-largest of 145 Queensland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Main Beach?
Gross bookings per Main Beach listing averaged A$50,731 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Queensland average: A$51,864), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Main Beach listing brought in A$8,900 in December, its best month, and A$4,790 in May, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Main Beach's 24 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$11,200+ a month, about 1.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$8,290 or more, roughly A$2,100 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$6,210 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$4,230 or less, about two-thirds 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 earned about 1.9 times what May did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$6,430.
Main Beach Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
December 2025 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in January 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$7,328 | 54.2% | A$399 | A$236 | 53 days | 3.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$6,472 | 60.0% | A$379 | A$216 | 49 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$8,898 | 61.9% | A$421 | A$287 | 21 days | 8.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$8,648 | 64.7% | A$406 | A$279 | 39 days | 8.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$5,020 | 50.6% | A$340 | A$179 | 43 days | 4.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$5,516 | 51.4% | A$339 | A$178 | 41 days | 4.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$6,213 | 42.9% | A$391 | A$207 | 58 days | 5.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,792 | 44.2% | A$324 | A$155 | 45 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$4,954 | 48.7% | A$336 | A$165 | 29 days | 6.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$6,544 | 50.4% | A$387 | A$211 | 55 days | 4.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$6,106 | 60.6% | A$342 | A$197 | 43 days | 6.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$6,652 | 60.8% | A$377 | A$222 | 37 days | 4.3 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 Main Beach listing earns about A$6,210 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb revenue calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Main Beach Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Main Beach Airbnb took in A$50,731 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,640 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$3,540 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$6,170 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$3,150 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,270 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.
Main Beach Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$44,561 | A$59,500 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Main Beach bookings | A$6,170 | A$8,240 |
| Gross bookings | A$50,731 | A$67,740 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Main Beach listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$7,070 | −A$9,440 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$6,170 | −A$8,240 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,540 | −A$3,390 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$1,010 | −A$1,350 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,520 | −A$2,030 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$510 | −A$510 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$250 | −A$250 |
| 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$19,070 | −A$25,210 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$31,661about A$2,640 a month | A$42,530about A$3,540 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Main Beach Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Main Beach'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 Main Beach 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 Main Beach's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Main Beach listings are booked on 70% or more of their nights, against 57% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$365 adds about A$3,630 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$465 a night or more, against a median of A$365. 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$4,460 a year.
- Open for the busy months. December brought the average listing about A$8,900, against A$4,790 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Main Beach listings average 4.75 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$5,650 a month, against A$4,230 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Main Beach?
Main Beach listings were booked on 51% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Queensland average (46%) and 8 points above the Australia average (43%). Occupancy climbs to 65% in January and falls to 43% in April.
Across Main Beach's 24 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 81%+ of open nights, 24 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 70% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 57% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 43% or less, under four nights a week.
January was the busiest month in Main Beach, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 51% 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 Main Beach?
The average nightly rate in Main Beach, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$375 over the past year, about 7% below the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$405). Rates peak in December at about A$420 and bottom out in May at about A$325.
Across Main Beach's 24 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$570+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$465 or more, about A$100 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$365 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$250 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December rates ran 30% above May's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$370.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Main Beach?
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 Main Beach it averaged A$194 over the past year, from about A$155 in May to about A$287 in December.
Across Main Beach's 24 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$282+ per open night, about 39% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$240 or more, about A$40 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$202 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$117 or less, about 58% of the median.
December RevPAR was about 1.9 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$211. The 12-month RevPAR of A$194 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 Main Beach
With only 24 active listings, the monthly pattern in Main Beach is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in December and bottomed out in May.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Main Beach?
Guests book Main Beach stays 43 days ahead on average (about six weeks). April stays are booked furthest out, about 58 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical April booking is made in mid-February.
April stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Main Beach
None of the 24 active listings in Main Beach 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 Main Beach.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Main Beach
AirROI's area guide picks Tedder Avenue Village, Main Beach Parade Foreshore and The Spit and Marina Mirage Precinct as the parts of Main Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tedder Avenue Village | This central commercial strip attracts couples and solo holidaymakers looking for immediate access to outdoor cafes, wine bars, and the G:link light rail. Guests can reach patrolled surf breaks in less than five minutes on foot. | Tedder Avenue, Main Beach Light Rail Station, Southport Surf Life Saving Club, Breaker Street Beach, Ewan Batt Park |
| Main Beach Parade Foreshore | High-rise oceanfront towers along this corridor cater to families and interstate holidaymakers seeking direct beach access and uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views. The coastal pathway connects walkers directly north toward nature trails and south to neighbouring entertainment districts. | Main Beach Parade, Main Beach Pavilion, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach Oceanway, Narrowneck Beach |
| The Spit and Marina Mirage Precinct | Situated along Sea World Drive, this northern waterside pocket appeals to resort guests, boating enthusiasts, and families visiting marine attractions. Visitors book here for tranquil Broadwater frontage, private berths, and access to waterfront dining complexes. | Marina Mirage, Sea World, Southport Yacht Club, Gold Coast Fishermen's Co-Operative, Doug Jennings Park |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Main Beach vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 14 km, Broadbeach (6 km away) earned the most per listing, about 39% more than Main Beach.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport 2 km | 81 | A$36,272 | A$335 | 46% |
| Surfers Paradise 2 km | 761 | A$51,912 | A$398 | 51% |
| Broadbeach 6 km | 164 | A$70,437 | A$463 | 53% |
| Gold Coast City 6 km | 4,240 | A$61,218 | A$439 | 47% |
| Mermaid Beach 7 km | 82 | A$51,456 | A$386 | 51% |
| Miami 10 km | 30 | A$45,612 | A$421 | 44% |
| Burleigh Heads 12 km | 113 | A$65,221 | A$547 | 47% |
| Hope Island 14 km | 30 | A$51,968 | A$472 | 47% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Greater Brisbane Airbnb data 4,386 listings
- Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb data 2,774 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,003 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 834 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 662 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 406 listings
- Whitsunday Regional Airbnb data 392 listings
- Townsville Airbnb data 351 listings
See all 145 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Main Beach
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Main Beach:
- Busselton Airbnb data WA · A$385/night · 51.5%
- Sydney Airbnb data NSW · A$399/night · 49.5%
- Coles Bay Airbnb data TAS · A$394/night · 53.8%
- Adelaide Airbnb data SA · A$333/night · 49.3%
- Surry Hills Airbnb data NSW · A$351/night · 53.8%
- Albany Airbnb data WA · A$347/night · 53.6%
FAQ
Main Beach Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Main Beach?
An active Main Beach Airbnb grossed A$50,731 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 24 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$8,290 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Main Beach?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Main Beach listings earn between A$4,230 and A$8,290 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$11,200 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 Main Beach?
Listings in Main Beach were booked on 51% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. January was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Main Beach?
The average booked night in Main Beach cost A$375 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$250 and A$465, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Main Beach?
None of the active Main Beach 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 Main Beach?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Main Beach Airbnb grossed A$50,731 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Queensland average, though with only 24 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$31,661 a year (about A$2,640 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$3,540 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Main Beach?
December paid best over the past year, at A$8,900 per active listing, and May paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Main Beach?
Each night a Main Beach listing was open to book earned A$194 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$282 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Main Beach?
Main Beach stays were booked 43 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Main Beach?
The average Main Beach Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Main Beach rated?
Guests rate Main Beach Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and check-in lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Main Beach?
Tedder Avenue Village, Main Beach Parade Foreshore and The Spit and Marina Mirage Precinct draw the most short-term rental interest in Main Beach. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Main Beach?
AirROI counted 24 active Airbnb listings in Main Beach as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Southport, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Main Beach?
In Main Beach, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$232.
How many tourists visit Main Beach, QLD?
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 627 Airbnb stays in Main Beach, QLD in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Queensland tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 24 active Airbnb listings in Main Beach from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Australian dollars at A$1.44 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.