How much can I earn from Airbnb on the Gold Coast?
Gold Coast Airbnb properties typically earn 40–50% more than traditional long-term rentals. A 2-bedroom beachfront apartment in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach averages $1,400–$1,800 per week during peak season, while properties in Burleigh Heads or Mermaid Beach earn $1,300–$1,600 weekly. Beachfront locations command premium rates due to tourist appeal and ocean views. Properties near theme parks (Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World) also perform exceptionally well for family bookings. Use our Airbnb vs long-term rental calculator to see your property's potential. Actual earnings depend on your property's location, beach proximity, presentation, and our dynamic pricing strategy that adjusts rates based on Gold Coast events, school holidays, and seasonal demand patterns.
Is Airbnb legal on the Gold Coast? What are the regulations?
Yes, Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal on the Gold Coast, but Queensland introduced new regulations starting mid-2026. Property owners must register with Gold Coast City Council, obtain necessary permits, and comply with safety standards including smoke alarms, pool fencing (critical for Gold Coast properties with pools), and building codes. Many high-rise buildings on the Gold Coast have body corporate by-laws that restrict or prohibit short-term rentals—we always verify your building's rules before onboarding. Read our comprehensive Queensland STR regulations guide for full compliance details. Lane Property handles all regulatory requirements for our Gold Coast clients, including council registration, safety inspections, and ensuring you meet the mandatory 24/7 local contact person requirements under Queensland's new framework.
Which Gold Coast suburbs are best for Airbnb?
The highest-performing Gold Coast suburbs for Airbnb are Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach (beachfront high-rises with maximum tourist exposure), followed by Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, and Mermaid Beach (lifestyle beach suburbs with strong domestic demand). Main Beach offers premium waterfront properties popular with upscale travellers. Miami, Currumbin, and Coolangatta attract families and longer-stay guests seeking quieter beach locations. Properties within walking distance of the beach, Cavill Avenue, Pacific Fair, or The Star Casino perform exceptionally well. Suburbs near theme parks like Coomera, Helensvale, and Oxenford benefit from family bookings. We analyse your specific location to maximise its unique advantages and seasonal opportunities.
What does your Gold Coast Airbnb management service include?
Our full-service Gold Coast management includes 24/7 guest communication, professional photography and listing optimisation showcasing beach and lifestyle amenities, dynamic pricing that responds to Gold Coast seasonal patterns and events (Magic Millions, Schoolies, Supercars), coordinated cleaning by vetted local teams after every stay, maintenance and emergency repairs, pool servicing coordination (essential for many Gold Coast properties), linen and amenity management, multi-platform listing across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Stayz, financial reporting and bi-monthly payouts (1st and 16th), compliance with Gold Coast City Council regulations, and guest screening. We handle everything so you can enjoy passive income while we maintain your property's 5-star reputation across the Gold Coast's competitive holiday rental market.
How much do you charge for Airbnb management on the Gold Coast?
We charge 18% of your booking revenue for full-service Gold Coast Airbnb management, with no hidden fees or setup costs. This includes all services: guest communication, pricing optimisation, professional photography, multi-platform listings, cleaning coordination, maintenance, pool servicing coordination, and compliance management. You receive payouts twice monthly (1st and 16th) with transparent reporting showing all income and expenses. Use our Airbnb tax calculator to understand your net returns after management fees and tax obligations. Our pricing is competitive with other Gold Coast property managers, and because we maximise your occupancy during peak tourist seasons and nightly rates, most owners earn significantly more even after our fee compared to managing themselves or using a traditional long-term lease.
How long does it take to set up my Gold Coast property on Airbnb?
We can have your Gold Coast property live and accepting bookings within 48 hours if it's already furnished and camera-ready. For unfurnished properties, we offer complete styling and furnishing packages through our wholesale partnerships, typically completed within 2–3 weeks with coastal-inspired décor that resonates with Gold Coast holiday-makers. The process includes a property inspection, professional photography emphasising beach lifestyle and ocean views, videography and virtual tours, listing creation with SEO-optimised descriptions targeting Gold Coast visitors, pricing setup based on your suburb's seasonal patterns, pool safety verification if applicable, and compliance verification. Once live, our dynamic pricing immediately starts working to maximise your bookings across Gold Coast's peak summer season, school holidays, and major events like the Magic Millions and GC600 Supercars.
What occupancy rates can I expect on the Gold Coast?
Our Gold Coast portfolio maintains an average 84% occupancy rate across all suburbs. Beachfront locations like Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Burleigh Heads typically achieve 85–92% occupancy during summer and school holidays, with 70–80% in quieter winter months. Well-presented properties in Main Beach, Palm Beach, and Mermaid Beach average 80–88% annual occupancy. The Gold Coast has distinct seasonal patterns—summer (December–February), Easter, and school holidays drive peak demand and premium rates. Our dynamic pricing strategy balances occupancy and revenue, charging premium rates during peak periods while maintaining competitive pricing in shoulder seasons to optimise your total annual income across the Gold Coast's seasonal tourism cycle.
Do you handle cleaning and maintenance for Gold Coast properties?
Yes, we coordinate all cleaning and maintenance for your Gold Coast Airbnb. We work with vetted, professional cleaning teams across the Gold Coast who provide resort-grade cleaning after every checkout, ensuring same-day turnaround even during peak summer periods with back-to-back bookings. Quality inspections verify each clean meets our 5-star standards. For maintenance, we have established relationships with licensed Gold Coast tradies for plumbing, electrical, air conditioning (essential for Queensland climate), pool servicing, and general repairs. Emergency issues are handled 24/7—if a guest reports a problem in Surfers Paradise at midnight, we dispatch our on-call team immediately. Regular property inspections catch minor issues before they become expensive problems, particularly important for coastal properties exposed to salt air and humidity.
How do you price my Gold Coast Airbnb to maximise revenue?
Our dynamic pricing system analyses Gold Coast-specific data including school holiday calendars (peak family demand), major events like Magic Millions, GC600 Supercars, Schoolies, and Cooly Rocks On, competitor rates in your suburb, beach proximity, historical booking patterns, and seasonal demand trends. Prices adjust daily—a 2-bedroom apartment in Broadbeach might be $180/night in July but $380/night during peak summer holidays. We implement strategic minimum stay requirements (often 3–7 nights during peak periods) to maximise revenue while reducing turnover costs. This Gold Coast-focused approach, combined with understanding the distinct summer/winter seasonal patterns, consistently generates 40–50% more revenue than static pricing while maintaining strong occupancy across the year.
What makes the Gold Coast different from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast for Airbnb?
The Gold Coast's Airbnb market is driven by beach holidays, theme park visits, and events rather than corporate travel. This creates pronounced seasonal peaks—summer school holidays can deliver 3–4 times the income of winter months, unlike Brisbane's year-round consistency. The Gold Coast attracts shorter average stays (2–4 nights) focused on weekends and holidays, with strong international and interstate tourist demand. Properties benefit from beach proximity, ocean views, pools, and resort amenities. The tourism infrastructure (theme parks, beaches, nightlife) drives higher turnover but also higher nightly rates. We tailor our strategy to the Gold Coast's holiday market, emphasising beach lifestyle, family amenities, entertainment proximity, and seasonal pricing that captures maximum revenue during peak tourism periods while remaining competitive during quieter months.
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