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Airbnb in Brisbane: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 256 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Brisbane short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
Median daily rate
$125.4
Active listings
4,968
6,147 total
Revenue per available night
$28.51

When Brisbane Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Brisbane short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Brisbane — monthly occupancy 35% 40% 39% 39% 48% 51% 52% 58% 60% 60% 62% 53% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Brisbane compares to Australia

Benchmarked against 11 other Australia markets we track, Brisbane's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
-21.5% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Brisbane?

Of the 4,968 active operating listings, 77.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 38.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 2.4%1 BR: 49.7%2 BR: 29.5%3 BR: 10.3%4+ BR: 8%

Top neighborhoods in Brisbane

The 132 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Wakerley1$84.41
Everton Park584%$65.93
Wooloowin - Lutwyche2548%$58.61
South Brisbane44542%$58.15
Carina1166%$54.05

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Brisbane?
Active Airbnb listings in Brisbane run at ~36% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Brisbane?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Brisbane is approximately $125.4. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Brisbane?
There are approximately 4,968 active short-term rental listings in Brisbane (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=2,775, ADR n=4,472.