Villa 8 The Lakes Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- A$597,304
- Occupancy
- 67.5%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Sunshine Coast Regional, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional brought in A$50,799 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Queensland average of A$48,565.
The short answer
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged A$391 a night and were booked on 45% of available nights, close to the Queensland average on both counts.
December, usually the best month, brings in about 84% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 2,836 active listings, Sunshine Coast Regional is the third-largest of 134 Queensland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 8% while the number of active listings shrank 15%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Gross bookings per Sunshine Coast Regional listing averaged A$50,799 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 Sunshine Coast Regional listing brings in A$7,460 in December, its best month, and A$4,050 in February, 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%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$11,100+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$7,190 or more, roughly A$2,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$4,360 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,340 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 1.8 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$7,560 A$4,020
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$5,410. 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.
Sunshine Coast Regional 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$5,513 | 50.6% | A$384 | A$184 | 67 days | 4.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$5,905 | 52.7% | A$383 | A$190 | 67 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$4,995 | 48.1% | A$374 | A$167 | 68 days | 4.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$7,351 | 54.0% | A$419 | A$237 | 97 days | 5.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$6,839 | 53.9% | A$409 | A$221 | 72 days | 4.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,068 | 43.2% | A$371 | A$145 | 50 days | 4.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,592 | 43.4% | A$379 | A$148 | 53 days | 4.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$5,596 | 48.2% | A$401 | A$187 | 66 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,545 | 40.7% | A$381 | A$147 | 53 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$5,064 | 43.1% | A$399 | A$169 | 53 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$6,756 | 50.0% | A$417 | A$218 | 70 days | 4.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$5,640 | 49.1% | A$395 | A$182 | 61 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Sunshine Coast Regional home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb took in A$50,799 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,730 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about A$4,550 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$5,230 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$3,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,350 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.
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$45,569 | A$75,110 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Sunshine Coast Regional bookings | A$5,230 | A$8,620 |
| Gross bookings | A$50,799 | A$83,730 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Sunshine Coast Regional listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$6,920 | −A$11,400 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$5,230 | −A$8,620 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,540 | −A$4,190 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$1,020 | −A$1,670 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,520 | −A$2,510 |
| 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$17,990 | −A$29,150 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$32,809about A$2,730 a month | A$54,580about A$4,550 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Sunshine Coast Regional'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 Sunshine Coast Regional 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 Sunshine Coast Regional's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Sunshine Coast Regional listings are booked on 71% or more of their nights, against 47% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$315 adds about A$3,160 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$480 a night or more, against a median of A$315. 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$4,560 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about A$7,460, against A$4,050 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Sunshine Coast Regional listings average 4.82 stars, and 48% 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$6,980 a month, against A$4,230 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Sunshine Coast Regional listings were booked on 45% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Queensland average and 2 percentage points above the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 55% in December and falls to 41% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 85%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 71% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 47% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 25% or less, under two nights a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Sunshine Coast Regional, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 49% 56% 41%
The 12-month rate of 45% 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
The average nightly rate in Sunshine Coast Regional, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$391 over the past year, about the same as the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$385). In a typical year, rates peak in January and December at about A$420 and bottom out in February and November at about A$365.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$725+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$480 or more, about A$170 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$315 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$220 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December rates run 15% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$419 A$348
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$381.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional?
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 Sunshine Coast Regional it averaged A$175 over the past year, from about A$141 in a typical May to about A$241 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$331+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$219 or more, about A$80 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$140 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$86 or less, about 61% of the median.
December RevPAR is about 1.7 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$244 A$135
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$177.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional
Sunshine Coast Regional has two high seasons, July and December–January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in February and March and slows again in May and June.
Average revenue by month in Sunshine Coast Regional
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$7,460 A$4,050
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$5,410.
Revenue by month in Sunshine Coast Regional in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$6,860 |
| February | Low season | A$4,050 |
| March | Low season | A$4,410 |
| April | Shoulder season | A$5,540 |
| May | Low season | A$4,370 |
| June | Low season | A$4,590 |
| July | High season | A$6,340 |
| August | Shoulder season | A$5,280 |
| September | Shoulder season | A$5,380 |
| October | Shoulder season | A$5,590 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$5,010 |
| December | High season | A$7,460 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly, December–January | A$6,890 | 54% | A$409 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, August–November | A$5,360 | 51% | A$373 |
| Low seasonFebruary–March, May–June | A$4,350 | 43% | A$371 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Guests book Sunshine Coast Regional stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 87 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 44 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-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 59 days 97 days 38 days
The 12-month figure of 69 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 Sunshine Coast Regional
None of the 2,836 active listings in Sunshine Coast Regional 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 Sunshine Coast Regional.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional
AirROI's area guide picks Coolum Beach, Twin Waters and Kawana Waters as the parts of Sunshine Coast Regional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coolum Beach | A laid-back beach town offering a more relaxed atmosphere. Attracts families and surfers looking for a peaceful getaway. | Coolum Beach, Coolum National Park, Mount Coolum, Stumers Creek, Lions Park, Coolum Surf Club |
| Twin Waters | A serene location known for its beautiful waterways and golf courses. Great for families and leisure seekers who enjoy nature and outdoor activities. | Twin Waters Golf Club, Maroochy River, Mudjimba Beach, Twin Waters Beach, Eclipse Drive |
| Kawana Waters | A family-friendly area with beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities. Ideal for families and visitors looking for a suburban feel. | Kawana Beach, Point Cartwright, Kawana Shoppingworld, La Balsa Park, Wurtulla Beach, Buddina Beach |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Sunshine Coast Regional are entire homes (93%), with private rooms at 7%. Houses (42%) and apartments or condos (39%) split the stock almost evenly.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 93%
- Private room 7%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.2% | 2,644 |
| Private room | 6.8% | 192 |
Houses and apartments split the stock
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb listings by property type
- House 42%
- Apartment/Condo 39%
- Hotel/Boutique 8%
- Others 6%
- Cabin/Outdoor 4%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 42.4% | 1,202 |
| Apartment/Condo | 39.2% | 1,111 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 8.0% | 226 |
| Others | 5.6% | 158 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.4% | 126 |
| Unique stay | 0.5% | 13 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Sunshine Coast Regional Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Sunshine Coast Regional (32% of entire homes), and 43% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 2,620 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Sunshine Coast Regional entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
4%
21%
32%
25%
12%
6%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.2% | 109 |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% | 552 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% | 839 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.7% | 647 |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% | 327 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% | 145 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Sunshine Coast Regional
A typical studio in Sunshine Coast Regional earned A$28,300 over the past year, against A$126,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 109 | A$28,300 | A$31,200 | A$209 | 49% |
| 1 bedroom | 552 | A$34,100 | A$37,200 | A$240 | 50% |
| 2 bedrooms | 839 | A$36,600 | A$40,800 | A$321 | 44% |
| 3 bedrooms | 647 | A$48,500 | A$52,600 | A$435 | 44% |
| 4 bedrooms | 327 | A$73,500 | A$83,000 | A$640 | 45% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 145 | A$126,000 | A$142,000 | A$1,054 | 45% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Sunshine Coast Regional Sleep?
The most common capacity in Sunshine Coast Regional is four guests (27% of listings), and 43% of listings sleep six or more.
Sunshine Coast Regional listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
<1%
21%
3%
27%
6%
20%
3%
20%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.1% | 4 |
| 2 guests | 20.6% | 556 |
| 3 guests | 2.9% | 78 |
| 4 guests | 26.7% | 719 |
| 5 guests | 6.5% | 175 |
| 6 guests | 20.3% | 547 |
| 7 guests | 2.9% | 78 |
| 8+ guests | 20.0% | 538 |
How Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Sunshine Coast Regional hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 12
- Beds per listing
- 3.2
- Show exact location
- 36%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Sunshine Coast Regional Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Sunshine Coast Regional: 94% of listings offer it, and 78% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Sunshine Coast Regional listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Sunshine Coast Regional
Listings in Sunshine Coast Regional with arcade games earned about 80% more a year, on average, than those without: A$89,500 against A$50,400. The gap is smaller for children’s bikes (about 75% more) and a ping pong table (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 Sunshine Coast Regional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade games | 1% | A$89,500 | A$50,400 | +78% |
| Children’s bikes | 0.9% | A$88,700 | A$50,500 | +76% |
| Ping pong table | 3% | A$82,800 | A$49,900 | +66% |
| Game console | 2% | A$81,900 | A$50,000 | +64% |
| Smart lock | 6% | A$79,200 | A$49,100 | +61% |
| Pool table | 3% | A$80,300 | A$49,800 | +61% |
| Patio or balcony | 78% | A$55,100 | A$35,300 | +56% |
| BBQ grill | 59% | A$59,300 | A$38,400 | +54% |
| Pets allowed | 34% | A$65,200 | A$43,400 | +50% |
| Self check-in | 63% | A$57,400 | A$39,500 | +45% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Most Sunshine Coast Regional guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 17% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
83% of Sunshine Coast Regional guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 83%
- International 17%
Where Sunshine Coast Regional guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 11.3% |
| Brisbane City | 3.0% |
| Gold Coast | 2.5% |
| Melbourne | 2.5% |
Where Sunshine Coast Regional guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 83.2% |
| New Zealand | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | 3.9% |
| United States | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Sunshine Coast Regional guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 69.2% |
| French | 5.1% |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 48% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.90 for location. Listings here carry long review histories, about 90 reviews each on average.
Location scores highest in Sunshine Coast Regional; 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 | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Sunshine Coast Regional: Stays, Rules and Fees
About two-thirds of Sunshine Coast Regional listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 35% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 29% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sunshine Coast Regional listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 38%
- 181-270 days 28%
- 91-180 days 25%
- 31-90 days 8%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 38.1% | 1,081 |
| 181-270 days | 28.2% | 801 |
| 91-180 days | 25.0% | 709 |
| 31-90 days | 7.8% | 222 |
| 1-30 days | 0.8% | 23 |
Days a year Sunshine Coast Regional listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 9%
- 181-270 days 25%
- 91-180 days 29%
- 31-90 days 23%
- 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 9.5% | 269 |
| 181-270 days | 25.4% | 719 |
| 91-180 days | 28.6% | 811 |
| 31-90 days | 22.9% | 649 |
| 1-30 days | 13.7% | 388 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional?
The average Sunshine Coast Regional booking lasts 5 nights, longest in December and shortest in October. Listings took about 29 bookings each over the year, some 80,700 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Sunshine Coast Regional
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.5 nights 5 nights 4.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly two-thirds of listings in Sunshine Coast Regional accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Sunshine Coast Regional 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Sunshine Coast Regional, used by 41% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 35% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Sunshine Coast Regional listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Sunshine Coast Regional?
More than eight in ten Sunshine Coast Regional listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$179, and some higher fees lift the average to A$266. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly A$35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$179
- Average cleaning fee
- A$266
- Listings charging a fee
- 82.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 10.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Sunshine Coast Regional
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional, a seven-bedroom home, took in A$597,000 over the past year, about 12 times the city's average of A$50,800. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Villa 8 The Lakes Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.87 
The Villa's Entire Complex 4 x Villas Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- A$522,327
- Occupancy
- 68.4%
- Daily rate
- A$2,421
Embers of Landers Shoot Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- A$467,938
- Occupancy
- 82.8%
- Daily rate
- A$1,543
The Old Sugar Mill, Sunshine Coast. Sleeps 25 Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- A$438,593
- Occupancy
- 48.0%
- Daily rate
- A$2,451
Montville Resort Style Holiday Retreat with Pool Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- A$435,526
- Occupancy
- 63.1%
- Daily rate
- A$1,879
Mountain Home with Ocean Views Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- A$383,528
- Occupancy
- 80.8%
- Daily rate
- A$1,180
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Welcome Ready Holiday Homes is the top-grossing host in Sunshine Coast Regional, with A$13.1 million in bookings across 144 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 20% of the market's 2,836 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Ready Holiday Homes | 144 | A$13,092,231 | A$90,918 | 4.85/5 | |
| Belle Escapes Coolum Noosa Mar… | 69 | A$3,950,415 | A$57,252 | 4.70/5 | |
| G1 Holidays | 62 | A$3,601,881 | A$58,095 | 4.65/5 | |
| 4 | SunnyBNB | 57 | A$3,513,205 | A$61,635 | 4.73/5 |
| 5 | Michelle | 34 | A$2,835,859 | A$83,408 | 4.88/5 |
| 6 | Holiday Mooloolaba | 55 | A$2,791,364 | A$50,752 | 4.53/5 |
| 7 | Cathy Lola | 27 | A$1,818,374 | A$67,347 | 4.71/5 |
| 8 | William | 20 | A$1,764,395 | A$88,220 | 4.70/5 |
| 9 | Tanya | 17 | A$1,626,315 | A$95,666 | 4.92/5 |
| 10 | Accom Caloundra | 69 | A$1,516,259 | A$21,975 | 4.44/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Professional management companies run 22% of Sunshine Coast Regional listings and owners run the rest, though 29% of listings have a co-host. Six in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 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
- 60.6%
- Professional management
- 21.8%
- Cohosted listings
- 29.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 36.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 84.9%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Sunshine Coast Regional
13 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Sunshine Coast Regional, and companies run 20% of its 2,836 active listings. Welcome Ready Holiday Homes is the largest, with 145 listings and an average guest rating of 4.85; the next largest are Escapes Coolum Noosa Mar, G1 Holidays, SunnyBNB and Bedspoke.
The five largest run 12% of Sunshine Coast Regional's listings
Share of Sunshine Coast Regional's 2,836 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Welcome Ready Holiday Homes 5% · 145
- Escapes Coolum Noosa Mar 2% · 69
- G1 Holidays 2% · 62
- SunnyBNB 2% · 57
- Bedspoke <1% · 19
- All other listings 88%
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
Sunshine Coast Regional vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Sunshine Coast (52 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Sunshine Coast Regional out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 17 km; the best of them, Buddina, averaged about 17% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buderim 1 km | 30 | A$20,373 | A$316 | 45% |
| Maroochydore 4 km | 105 | A$35,607 | A$358 | 44% |
| Alexandra Headland 5 km | 81 | A$40,391 | A$356 | 42% |
| Mooloolaba 6 km | 104 | A$39,955 | A$404 | 42% |
| Buddina 8 km | 31 | A$42,252 | A$369 | 46% |
| Caloundra 16 km | 72 | A$22,111 | A$306 | 34% |
| Kings Beach 16 km | 73 | A$24,659 | A$350 | 36% |
| Golden Beach 17 km | 33 | A$32,911 | A$344 | 44% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Greater Brisbane Airbnb data 4,480 listings
- Gold Coast City Airbnb data 4,348 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,028 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 843 listings
- Surfers Paradise Airbnb data 735 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 668 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 407 listings
- Whitsunday Regional Airbnb data 397 listings
See all 134 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Sunshine Coast Regional
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Sunshine Coast Regional:
- Wollongong City Council Airbnb data NSW · A$380/night · 45.7%
- Mandurah Airbnb data WA · A$395/night · 43.1%
- Newcastle-Maitland Airbnb data NSW · A$352/night · 45.0%
- Blackheath Airbnb data NSW · A$406/night · 43.3%
- Sydney Airbnb data NSW · A$380/night · 49.1%
- Tamworth Airbnb data NSW · A$328/night · 45.7%
FAQ
Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Sunshine Coast Regional?
An active Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb grossed A$50,799 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 2,836 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$7,190 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sunshine Coast Regional listings earn between A$2,340 and A$7,190 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$11,100 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
Listings in Sunshine Coast Regional were booked on 45% 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
The average booked night in Sunshine Coast Regional cost A$391 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$220 and A$480, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional?
None of the active Sunshine Coast Regional 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb grossed A$50,799 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Queensland average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$32,809 a year (about A$2,730 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about A$4,550 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Sunshine Coast Regional?
December usually pays best, averaging A$7,460 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
Each night a Sunshine Coast Regional listing was open to book earned A$175 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$331 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Sunshine Coast Regional stays were booked 69 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 Sunshine Coast Regional?
The average Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 29 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Sunshine Coast Regional rated?
Guests rate Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sunshine Coast Regional?
Coolum Beach, Twin Waters and Kawana Waters draw the most short-term rental interest in Sunshine Coast Regional. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Sunshine Coast Regional?
AirROI counted 2,836 active Airbnb listings in Sunshine Coast Regional as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Buderim, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Sunshine Coast Regional?
In Sunshine Coast Regional, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$179, and some higher fees lift the average to A$266.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 2,836 active Airbnb listings in Sunshine Coast Regional 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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