Bottom line
Brisbane edges ahead of Sunshine Coast on higher occupancy (36% vs 30%).
Head-to-head metrics
| Brisbane | Sunshine Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 30% |
| Median daily rate | $125.4 | $214.83 |
| Median RevPAR | $28.51 | $37.95 |
| Active listings | 4,968 | 5,416 |
| YoY occupancy | — | +11.9 pts |
| YoY daily rate | — | +8.5% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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