Airbnb & Short-Term Property Management in Coolangatta

Managed by Hauz

4.94 Airbnb rating

Is Coolangatta a good short-term rental investment? It has the Gold Coast's highest suburb score and revenue is up 15.7% in a year. Here's the data, the risks, and how we help your property earn more.

How Much You Can Earn

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Coolangatta 2026

$76.2k

Average yearly revenue per home (+15.7%)

$417

Average nightly rate (+21.5%)

61%

Average occupancy (−5.3%)

89/100

Rental demand, with a suburb score of 87, the highest of the ten

Coolangatta at a glance

Twelve months of data for entire homes and apartments in Coolangatta in AUD.

Suburb score 87/100

How Coolangatta rates for short-term rentals

Holiday hotspot

Rental demand

89

Seasonality

85

Regulation

77

Revenue growth

68

The highest score of the ten suburbs, driven by strong demand and steady bookings through most of the year. Rates are climbing fast, but new listings are pulling occupancy down.

How guests book

Booking patterns over the last 12 months

Booked ahead

85 days

Average stay

5 nights

Best month

January

Quietest month

May

Revenue per available night averages $272 across the year.

Presentation pays here

Average nightly rate by listing type

All homes

$417

Professionally managed

$417

Luxury tier

$552

Active listings

289

Managed homes here price right on the suburb average. Luxury-tier homes charge about a third more per night, so styling and presentation pay off.

Pros and watch-outs

What to weigh up before you list

Pros

+ AirDNA score 87, the highest of the ten

+ Revenue up 15.7%, the fastest of the ten

+ Nightly rates up 21.5% to $417

Watch out for

– Listings up 19.4% in a year

– Occupancy down 5.3% to 61%

– Winter dip, with May at 45% booked

Demand through the year

Share of nights booked each month, with the average nightly rate underneath

Peak: December & January

December and January are the peak, both at 71% booked, with January the year's top rate at $472 a night. Late autumn and early winter are the soft patch: May and June drop below 50% booked. July and August still command some of the year's highest rates ($457–$458) even with fewer bookings, so smart pricing and minimum stays in the quiet months make the biggest difference. Last 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026.

What works best

Coolangatta is almost all apartments, and two-bedders make up more than half the market. Bigger apartments earn more: three-bedders average $83,300 a year and four-bedders $105,300.

Size

Share of listings

Average yearly revenue

1 bedroom

17%

$55,000

2 bedroom

58%

$77,100

3 bedroom

22%

$83,300

4 bedroom

3%

$105,300

Works best: beachfront 2–3 bed apartments with ocean views

Compare all 10 Gold Coast suburbs

Source: AirDNA, Coolangatta submarket, 12 months to September 2026, entire-home listings, figures in AUD. Yearly revenue by size adds up the monthly averages. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

The coast's highest-scoring
short-stay suburb

Rated 4.98/5 on Airbnb

Coolangatta has the highest AirDNA score of the ten Gold Coast suburbs we track (87) and the fastest revenue growth: revenue is up 15.7% in a year to $76,246, and nightly rates are up 21.5% to $417.

Hauz Management manages short-stays across Coolangatta: pricing, listings, guests, cleaning and maintenance, so your property earns more with less effort.

What Coolangatta guests want, and how we deliver it

Who stays

Families with children, couples, groups of friends, solo travellers and pet owners. Guests book about 85 days ahead and stay around 5 nights.

What they love

Being close to the beach, walking to shops and restaurants, ocean views, a child-friendly feel, and parks and coastal walking paths.

What they complain about, and how we fix it

Street noise, limited parking in busy areas, awkward key pick-up and check-in, maintenance in older buildings and crowded beaches in peak season. Noise, parking and crowds come with a popular beach suburb. Key pick-up hassles and tired fittings are management problems: self check-in and regular upkeep fix them, and they show up in your reviews.

What guests expect

Parking (92% of listings) is standard in Coolangatta, and 71% of homes have a pool. Only 76% have air-conditioning and 18% a spa, so either one helps you stand out.

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Why to choose us?

You own an exceptional property. We'll make sure it generates the maximum return.

Here's why

+10 Years Experience

We started hosting back in 2015! and our founder brings experience from the largest Airbnb management company.

Maximum Attention

We cap portfolio to max 50 properties, maximizing each property’s value for owners and guests.

Holiday, mid-term and corporate stays

We don’t lock your property into one strategy. Mixing lengths keeps occupancy up through the quiet months.

4.94 Airbnb Rating

Official Airbnb rating received from guests. Higher rating = higher occupancy

All Inclusive Service

We provide all services you need to make your renting hassle-free.

Marketing

From Airbnb to Booking.com, we know how to present your property in a best possible way, and advertise your home for maximum exposure. Includes professional photography, listing creation and other.

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Guests

We make sure their trip goes well, provide all necessary amenities and 5-star customer service experience. We are also 24/7 available for your guests.

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Cleaning

Our housekeepers provide 5-star hotel cleaning, including hotel linens and toiletries. They are also our eyes and ears, inspecting place after every check-out.

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Pricing

We regularly optimise nightly rates based on available data from 3rd party data analytics combined with our extensive experience.

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Maintenance

We cover all sorts of maintenance for your property with our reliable network of professionals.

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Furnishing

We offer complimentary advice on how to increase the value of your property by ensuring it is well-furnished and equipped.

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Accounting

We maintain a close relationship with a 3rd party accounting team, streamlining the process by supplying them with all the necessary information to ensure smooth financial management for your real estate.

About Us

Ailex

Admin & Guest Experience

With a background in hospitality, Ailex ensures operations runs smoothly and that guests have comfortable stay.

Jakub

Director

Former pro athlete turned Gold Coast short-term rental specialist, bringing the discipline and data-driven mindset of sport to every property. A fully licensed real estate agent, he founded Hauz to help owners and investors find and run profitable, compliant short-stay properties.

Common Questions

We’re here to answer all your questions and make sure you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

How much does Airbnb property management cost in Coolangatta?

Our fees are 15% per booking. We offer competitive pricing tailored to each property’s needs. Our fees cover everything from dynamic pricing optimization to guest communication and property maintenance, ensuring you maximize your returns without the hassle of self-management.

Why should I choose Hauz Management for my Coolangatta Airbnb?

With years of local experience, a trusted network of professionals, and a hands-on approach, Hauz Management ensures your property stands out in the fast-growing Coolangatta market. We handle everything from pricing to guest relations, helping you achieve higher occupancy and better reviews.

What types of properties do you manage in Coolangatta?

We manage apartments and houses across the Gold Coast, from high-rise apartments to family homes. In Coolangatta, beachfront two- and three-bedroom apartments with ocean views tend to perform best, and we'll tell you honestly whether your property suits short stays.

How will you market my property? What platforms you use?

We primarily focus on Airbnb and Booking.com. Most of our bookings comes from Airbnb channel.

What costs are involved in setting up the property for rental?

Apart from professional photography (about $200), there are no costs involved. We'll set everything up for you. You just need to make sure the property have good enough furnishings but we can advise you on that on our first inspection.

How much can an Airbnb earn in Coolangatta?

An average entire home or apartment in Coolangatta earned $76,246 over the last 12 months, up 15.7%, at an average nightly rate of $417 and 61% occupancy (AirDNA, AUD). Almost all listings are apartments. By size, two-bedders averaged about $77,100 a year and three-bedders $83,300. January is the best month and May the quietest. Your property's result depends on its size, view, facilities and how well it's managed, so ask us for a free estimate.

Still have questions?

We’re here to provide answers and ensure you feel supported and informed through each step of the process.

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