19a George Nothling Drive | 5 Bed 4 Bath Sleeps 10 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- A$808,821
- Occupancy
- 49.3%
- Daily rate
- A$4,049
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Greater Brisbane, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Greater Brisbane brought in A$45,133 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 13% less than the Queensland average of A$51,864.
The short answer
Greater Brisbane Airbnb Market at a Glance
Greater Brisbane is priced below the Queensland average. Listings averaged A$347 a night, about 14% less than that average of A$405, and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to its 46% occupancy.
December, usually the best month, brings in about 37% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 4,386 active listings, Greater Brisbane is the largest of 145 Queensland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 6% while the number of active listings shrank 22%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Greater Brisbane?
Gross bookings per Greater Brisbane listing averaged A$45,133 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Queensland average: A$51,864), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Greater Brisbane listing brings in A$5,850 in December, its best month, and A$4,260 in February, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: December leads July by 1%, and February sits just 3% below March, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The swing is mild: the best month earns about 37% more than the slowest.
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$9,380+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$6,300 or more, roughly A$2,400 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,890 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,020 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.
Average monthly revenue per Greater Brisbane listing
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average A$6,260 A$4,120
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$4,850. 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 October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$5,146 | 53.5% | A$314 | A$166 | 52 days | 5.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$4,744 | 52.1% | A$315 | A$158 | 54 days | 5.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$6,261 | 56.5% | A$361 | A$202 | 74 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$4,991 | 48.0% | A$340 | A$161 | 50 days | 6.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,345 | 51.1% | A$314 | A$155 | 50 days | 5.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,389 | 48.9% | A$310 | A$142 | 40 days | 5.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,968 | 48.1% | A$334 | A$166 | 53 days | 5.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,440 | 44.4% | A$327 | A$143 | 58 days | 5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$4,559 | 47.4% | A$334 | A$152 | 42 days | 5.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$5,826 | 49.7% | A$350 | A$188 | 60 days | 6.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$5,050 | 53.3% | A$329 | A$163 | 48 days | 5.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$5,267 | 55.8% | A$337 | A$176 | 49 days | 4.8 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$45,133 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,430 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$3,980 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$4,350 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,790 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,090 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
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$40,783 | A$66,130 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Greater Brisbane bookings | A$4,350 | A$7,050 |
| Gross bookings | A$45,133 | A$73,180 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Greater Brisbane listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$6,410 | −A$10,390 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$4,350 | −A$7,050 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,260 | −A$3,660 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$900 | −A$1,460 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,350 | −A$2,200 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$450 | −A$450 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Greater Brisbane's Airbnb rules | −A$230 | −A$230 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$15,950 | −A$25,440 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$29,183about A$2,430 a month | A$47,740about A$3,980 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 52% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$250 adds about A$2,510 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$365 a night or more, against a median of A$250. 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$4,080 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about A$5,850, against A$4,260 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 34% 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$6,100 a month, against A$3,760 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 88%+ 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 52% 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, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 52% 59% 44%
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$347 over the past year, about 14% below the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$405). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in January and July at about A$340 and bottom out in October and November at about A$285.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$575+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$365 or more, about A$120 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$250 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$160 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July rates run 19% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average A$361 A$256
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$314. The 12-month ADR of A$347 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$155 over the past year, from about A$141 in a typical March to about A$189 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$284+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$192 or more, about A$70 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$123 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$70 or less, about 56% of the median.
December RevPAR is about 1.3 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average A$202 A$137
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$159.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane
Greater Brisbane earns at a steady pace year-round: no month runs more than 21% above the monthly average.
Average revenue by month in Greater Brisbane
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$5,850 A$4,260
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$4,850.
Revenue by month in Greater Brisbane in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | A$5,040 |
| February | A$4,260 |
| March | A$4,380 |
| April | A$4,890 |
| May | A$4,400 |
| June | A$4,400 |
| July | A$5,780 |
| August | A$4,900 |
| September | A$5,010 |
| October | A$4,910 |
| November | A$4,430 |
| December | A$5,850 |
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 62 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, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 48 days 74 days 32 days
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.
None of the 4,386 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.
| 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 (40%).
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
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 83.2% | 3,651 |
| Private room | 16.5% | 725 |
| Hotel room | 0.2% | 7 |
| Shared room | 0.1% | 3 |
Listings by property type
Greater Brisbane Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 46%
- House 40%
- Hotel/Boutique 6%
- Others 5%
- Cabin/Outdoor 2%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 46.4% | 2,033 |
| House | 40.5% | 1,775 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.9% | 258 |
| Others | 5.1% | 224 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.9% | 82 |
| Unique stay | 0.3% | 14 |
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 34% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 3,570 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
4%
30%
31%
19%
10%
5%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.4% | 158 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.9% | 1,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% | 1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.7% | 668 |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% | 373 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% | 185 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Greater Brisbane
A typical studio in Greater Brisbane earned A$29,800 over the past year, against A$93,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 158 | A$29,800 | A$31,000 | A$191 | 54% |
| 1 bedroom | 1,070 | A$35,000 | A$36,700 | A$225 | 53% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,120 | A$44,600 | A$47,200 | A$325 | 50% |
| 3 bedrooms | 668 | A$50,400 | A$60,300 | A$539 | 44% |
| 4 bedrooms | 373 | A$57,300 | A$71,800 | A$664 | 43% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 185 | A$93,000 | A$116,000 | A$907 | 44% |
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 3,720 listings with a guest capacity on file (85% 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
1%
27%
5%
26%
6%
16%
3%
17%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.6% | 22 |
| 2 guests | 26.7% | 995 |
| 3 guests | 5.2% | 193 |
| 4 guests | 25.9% | 962 |
| 5 guests | 6.2% | 232 |
| 6 guests | 15.9% | 593 |
| 7 guests | 2.8% | 106 |
| 8+ guests | 16.6% | 618 |
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. Only 32% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 23
- Beds per listing
- 2.6
- Show exact location
- 32%
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
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$92,100 against A$44,400. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about 85% 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
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping pong table | 1% | A$92,100 | A$44,400 | +107% |
| Pool table | 2% | A$82,100 | A$44,400 | +85% |
| Movie theater | 1% | A$74,600 | A$44,700 | +67% |
| Arcade games | 0.9% | A$72,500 | A$44,900 | +61% |
| Ocean view | 2% | A$70,900 | A$44,700 | +59% |
| BBQ grill | 40% | A$56,800 | A$37,400 | +52% |
| Children's playroom | 2% | A$66,400 | A$44,800 | +48% |
| River view | 4% | A$64,300 | A$44,300 | +45% |
| Indoor fireplace | 4% | A$64,200 | A$44,300 | +45% |
| Patio or balcony | 63% | A$50,400 | A$36,000 | +40% |
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
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 5.4% |
| Melbourne | 3.1% |
| Sydney | 3.0% |
Where Greater Brisbane guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 72.8% |
| United Kingdom | 5.5% |
| New Zealand | 4.9% |
| United States | 4.0% |
| Canada | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Greater Brisbane guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 65.5% |
| French | 6.2% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Greater Brisbane?
Greater Brisbane Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 34% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.68, against 4.86 for host communication. Listings here carry long review histories, about 89 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
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.72 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.82 |
| Value | 4.68 |
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 39% 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 37%
- 181-270 days 25%
- 91-180 days 27%
- 31-90 days 10%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 36.8% | 1,614 |
| 181-270 days | 25.2% | 1,106 |
| 91-180 days | 26.9% | 1,181 |
| 31-90 days | 10.3% | 451 |
| 1-30 days | 0.8% | 34 |
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 25%
- 31-90 days 22%
- 1-30 days 13%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 12.2% | 537 |
| 181-270 days | 27.0% | 1,184 |
| 91-180 days | 25.4% | 1,114 |
| 31-90 days | 22.0% | 966 |
| 1-30 days | 13.3% | 585 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Greater Brisbane?
Bookings in Greater Brisbane average 4.9 to 5.9 nights depending on the month, longest in July and shortest in May. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year, some 114,000 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
Average 5.4 nights 5.9 nights 4.9 nights
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
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
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Greater Brisbane?
84% of Greater Brisbane listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$151, and some higher fees lift the average to A$278. Spread over the average stay of about five nights, that adds roughly A$30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$151
- Average cleaning fee
- A$278
- Listings charging a fee
- 84.2%
- Share of gross revenue
- 9.6%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Greater Brisbane
The top-grossing Airbnb in Greater Brisbane, a five-bedroom home, took in A$809,000 over the past year, about 18 times the city's average of A$45,100. 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 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.78 
Bedella | 6 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Sleeps 12 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.79 - Revenue
- A$653,726
- Occupancy
- 56.4%
- Daily rate
- A$3,288
Groups | Acreage | 9 Bedrooms | Pool | Sleeps 16 Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$639,179
- Occupancy
- 62.1%
- Daily rate
- A$3,055
Kahala Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.73 - Revenue
- A$496,330
- Occupancy
- 44.9%
- Daily rate
- A$3,159
8 Yarrong Road | 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Sleeps 8 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- A$484,306
- Occupancy
- 79.4%
- Daily rate
- A$2,540
Lookout Unit 9 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- A$450,381
- Occupancy
- 65.7%
- Daily rate
- A$1,954
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Greater Brisbane?
Ray White Straddie is the top-grossing host in Greater Brisbane, with A$14.8 million in bookings across 82 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 17% of the market's 4,386 listings. Ray White Straddie also earns more per listing than any other host on the list.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray White Straddie | 82 | A$14,770,163 | A$180,124 | 4.58/5 | |
| Lee And Bella Bedspoke | 219 | A$14,459,404 | A$66,025 | 4.67/5 | |
| Olivia | 87 | A$6,594,236 | A$75,796 | 4.70/5 | |
| 4 | Andy | 85 | A$5,099,061 | A$59,989 | 4.87/5 |
| 5 | Straddie Sales & Rentals | 35 | A$4,241,997 | A$121,200 | 4.76/5 |
| 6 | Melanie | 43 | A$3,283,194 | A$76,353 | 4.69/5 |
| 7 | First National Real Estate Bri… | 88 | A$2,461,576 | A$27,972 | 4.48/5 |
| 8 | Rudi And Ish | 28 | A$2,213,842 | A$79,066 | 4.63/5 |
| 9 | Holiday Hub Bribie Island | 55 | A$1,962,262 | A$35,677 | 4.51/5 |
| 10 | Colin | 34 | A$1,961,591 | A$57,694 | 4.72/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Greater Brisbane?
Only 12% of Greater Brisbane listings are classed as professionally managed, though 37% 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 90% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 43.2%
- Professional management
- 12.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 36.6%
- Instant Book enabled
- 33.5%
- Simplified Pricing
- 89.6%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Greater Brisbane
56 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane, and companies run 20% of its Airbnb homes. Bedspoke is the largest, with 224 listings and an average guest rating of 4.69; the next largest are Olivia, First National Real Estate Bribie Island, Andy and Ray White North Stradbroke Island. Among the five largest, Andy's homes rate highest, at 4.88.
The five largest run 13% of Greater Brisbane's Airbnb homes
Share of Greater Brisbane's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host
- Bedspoke 5% · 224
- Olivia 2% · 87
- First National Real Estate Bribie Island 2% · 87
- Andy 2% · 86
- Ray White North Stradbroke Island 2% · 86
- All other listings 87%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See all 56 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 (622 active listings) and City of Brisbane (30) 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.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton 1 km | 42 | A$37,784 | A$314 | 54% |
| New Farm 4 km | 45 | A$37,069 | A$337 | 48% |
| Fortitude Valley 5 km | 165 | A$43,745 | A$313 | 52% |
| Kangaroo Point 6 km | 47 | A$35,432 | A$303 | 46% |
| Spring Hill 6 km | 77 | A$27,356 | A$224 | 43% |
| East Brisbane 6 km | 53 | A$25,256 | A$227 | 42% |
| Woolloongabba 7 km | 40 | A$23,411 | A$236 | 40% |
| South Brisbane 7 km | 181 | A$44,129 | A$291 | 56% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Gold Coast City Airbnb data 4,240 listings
- Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb data 2,774 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,003 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 834 listings
- Surfers Paradise Airbnb data 761 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 662 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 406 listings
- Whitsunday Regional Airbnb data 392 listings
See all 145 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Greater Brisbane
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Greater Brisbane:
- Orange Airbnb data NSW · A$331/night · 47.5%
- Tamworth Airbnb data NSW · A$342/night · 46.1%
- Dubbo Airbnb data NSW · A$351/night · 45.9%
- Darwin Airbnb data NT · A$318/night · 48.0%
- Adelaide Airbnb data SA · A$333/night · 49.3%
- South Yarra Airbnb data VIC · A$307/night · 47.4%
FAQ
Greater Brisbane Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Greater Brisbane?
An active Greater Brisbane Airbnb grossed A$45,133 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 4,386 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$6,300 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$2,020 and A$6,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$9,380 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$347 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$160 and A$365, 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$45,133 in the 12 months to October 2026, 13% below the Queensland average of A$51,864. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$29,183 a year (about A$2,430 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$3,980 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Greater Brisbane?
December usually pays best, averaging A$5,850 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$155 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$284 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 lasts about five nights. 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 4,386 active Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Hamilton, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Greater Brisbane?
In Greater Brisbane, 84% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$151, and some higher fees lift the average to A$278.
How many tourists visit Greater Brisbane, QLD?
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 114,046 Airbnb stays in Greater Brisbane, 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 4,386 active Airbnb listings in Greater Brisbane 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.
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