Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Noosa Tourism Statistics: 2.1M Visitors in 2026
Noosa, in Queensland, Australia, recorded 2.1 million visitors in 2026, Tourism Noosa reports. AirROI estimates 48,722 Airbnb stays in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026, with Noosa Heads the most booked town. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 246,878
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within Australia, among guests who left a review
- 71%
Key facts
Noosa Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Tourism Noosa puts Noosa at 2.1 million visitors in 2026.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Noosa at 48,722 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Noosa added up to 246,878 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Noosa lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 88 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and September, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Noosa had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, January and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Noosa in October were booked furthest ahead, about 109 days, against 61 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 71% of Noosa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia, and the United Kingdom at 9.6% and New Zealand at 5.8% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Noosa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Brisbane was the top origin city at 7.4%, ahead of Melbourne at 5.1%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Noosa Heads had the most Airbnb stays of Noosa's 6 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 28,693, ahead of Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Noosa?
Tourism Noosa counted 2.1 million visitors in 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 millionVisitors | Total domestic and international overnight and day-trip visitors | 2026 | Tourism Noosa |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Noosa
Noosa had 1,902 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 48,722 stays and 246,878 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 88 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 6 towns it tracks in Noosa and Elsewhere in Noosa Shire; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,902
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 48,722
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 246,878
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 88 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Noosa?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and September. May was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, May last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, January, September, October, July, November, August, April, March, February, June, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.6% | 108 days |
| January | 9.4% | 88 days |
| September | 9.1% | 82 days |
| October | 9.0% | 109 days |
| July | 8.7% | 73 days |
| November | 8.6% | 94 days |
| August | 8.5% | 79 days |
| April | 8.2% | 87 days |
| March | 7.9% | 66 days |
| February | 7.4% | 67 days |
| June | 7.3% | 61 days |
| May | 6.5% | 86 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Noosa Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Noosa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia (71%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 9.6% and New Zealand at 5.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Brisbane was the top origin city at 7.4%, ahead of Melbourne at 5.1%. The figures rest on 139,959 reviews, written over many years.
71% from within Australia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Australia 71%
- From abroad 29%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Noosa
Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach took 77% of Airbnb stays in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 6 towns, led by Noosa Heads, and December in 2, led by Sunshine Beach. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 20% in Peregian Beach to 36% in Sunrise Beach.
| Noosa Heads | 28,693 |
| Sunshine Beach | 6,028 |
| Peregian Beach | 2,757 |
| Sunrise Beach | 2,696 |
| Noosaville | 2,246 |
| Tewantin | 1,698 |
| Elsewhere in Noosa Shire | 4,604 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Australia is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page. Figures add up these 6 towns and Elsewhere in Noosa Shire, homes filed under a wider area, which take no rank.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Noosa
How many tourists visit Noosa?
Noosa had 2.1 million visitors in 2026, according to Tourism Noosa. AirROI estimates 48,722 Airbnb stays in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Noosa?
The busiest Airbnb month in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then January and September.
What is the quietest month in Noosa?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Noosa in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 86 days ahead, against 109 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Noosa?
A typical Airbnb stay in Noosa lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 88 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in May to 5.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Noosa come from?
Of Noosa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 71% were from within Australia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 9.6% and New Zealand at 5.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Brisbane at 7.4%, ahead of Melbourne at 5.1%.
What is the most booked town in Noosa on Airbnb?
Noosa Heads was the most booked town in Noosa on Airbnb, with an estimated 28,693 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Tourism Noosa counts visitors (2.1 million in 2026). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 48,722 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 6 towns and Elsewhere in Noosa Shire. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 139,959 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.