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Airbnb in Sunshine Coast: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 298 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+11.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$214.83
+8.5% YoY
Active listings
5,416
7,253 total
Revenue per available night
$37.95

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Sunshine Coast short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 11.9 points, while the median daily rate is up 8.5 percent.

Sunshine Coast — occupancy over time 18% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

When Sunshine Coast Airbnbs perform best

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

Sunshine Coast — monthly occupancy 50% 36% 35% 44% 41% 43% 53% 53% 56% 62% 48% 54% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Sunshine Coast compares to Australia

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+34.5% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Sunshine Coast?

Of the 5,416 active operating listings, 94% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 57.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 1.5%1 BR: 26.2%2 BR: 31.8%3 BR: 23.9%4+ BR: 16.6%

Top neighborhoods in Sunshine Coast

The 34 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Noosa Heads66924%$73.72+6.5 pts YoY
Glass House Mountains1630%$54.78-1.2 pts YoY
Palmwoods13142%$53.92+13.2 pts YoY
Eumundi - Yandina16130%$46.66-2.1 pts YoY
Caloundra Hinterland29042%$45.14+19 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Sunshine Coast?
Active Airbnb listings in Sunshine Coast run at ~30% occupancy (up 11.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Sunshine Coast?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Sunshine Coast is approximately $214.83, up 8.5% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Sunshine Coast?
There are approximately 5,416 active short-term rental listings in Sunshine Coast (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Sunshine Coast?
Compared to a year ago, Sunshine Coast short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +11.9 pts, daily rate +8.5%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 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=3,542, ADR n=4,948.