Airbnb & Short-Term Property Management in Mermaid Beach

3 Story Home in Cathedral City

Closed for $1,750,000

Is Mermaid Beach a good short-term rental investment? Demand is joint-highest on the Gold Coast and houses average $96,100 a year. Here’s the data, the risks and what earns most.

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Managed by Hauz · Yves Mermaid Beach

96.6% Occupancy

Mermaid 2026

$72.4k

Average yearly revenue per home (+2.0%)

$341

Average nightly rate (+3.7%)

66%

Average occupancy (−1.8%)

92/100

Rental demand, joint highest of the ten suburbs we track

Mermaid Beach at a glance

Twelve months of AirDNA data for entire homes and apartments in Mermaid Beach, in Australian dollars.

Suburb score 69/100

How Mermaid Beach rates for short-term rentals

Lifestyle & family

Rental demand

92

Seasonality

70

Regulation

77

Revenue growth

55

Top demand and long stays, but bookings are more seasonal than most suburbs and new listings are arriving fast.

How guests book

Booking patterns over the last 12 months

Booked ahead

68 days

Average stay

5 nights

Best month

December

Quietest month

May

Revenue per available night averages $235 across the year.

Managed homes charge more

Average nightly rate by listing type

All homes

$341

Professionally managed

$356

Luxury tier

$618

Active listings

211

Professionally managed homes charge about 4% more per night than the Mermaid Beach average.

Pros and watch-outs

What to weigh up before you list

Pros

+ Rental demand 92, joint highest of the ten

+ Long stays: about 5 nights, booked 68 days ahead

+ Houses average $96,100 a year

Watch out for

– Listings up 33.5% in a year

– Revenue growth just 2%

– Quiet autumn and winter, with May at 48% booked

Demand through the year

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

Peak: October to January

Spring and summer are the season. October is the busiest month at 83% booked, and December and January bring the top rates ($430 and $402 a night). Autumn and winter are clearly quieter, with May at 48%. With bookings this seasonal, smart pricing and minimum stays in the quiet months make the biggest difference to the year. Last 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026.

What works best

Mermaid Beach mixes apartments with beach houses, and the houses win. Houses average $96,100 a year against $69,100 for apartments, and three- and four-bedders earn the most.

Size

Share of listings

Average yearly revenue

1 bedroom

21%

$48,400

2 bedroom

47%

$66,500

3 bedroom

23%

$90,400

4 bedroom

7%

$123,600

Works best: approved houses and family apartments near the beach

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Source: AirDNA, Mermaid Beach 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.

Joint-highest demand,
made for families

Rated 4.98/5 on Airbnb

Mermaid Beach scores 92 out of 100 for rental demand, level with Broadbeach for the highest of the ten Gold Coast suburbs we track. An average entire home here earns $72,370 a year at $341 a night, and houses do even better, at about $96,100.

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

What Mermaid Beach guests want, and how we deliver it

Who stays

Families with children, couples, groups of friends, visitors in town for events and conferences, and international travellers. Guests book about 68 days ahead and stay around 5 nights, longer than in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach.

What they love

A short walk to the beach, cafés and restaurants nearby (including Nobby Beach), a family-friendly feel, resort-style pools and facilities, and parks and green space.

What they complain about, and how we fix it

Construction noise, parking at busy times, cleanliness in some units, foot-traffic noise and roadworks. Construction, parking and roadworks come with a suburb that's growing fast: clear arrival and parking instructions take the stress out of check-in. Cleanliness is a management problem that hotel-standard cleaning fixes, and it shows up in your reviews.

What guests expect

Air-conditioning (95% of listings) and parking (85%) are standard in Mermaid Beach. Fewer homes have a pool (76%) or a spa (12%) than in the high-rise suburbs, so either one helps you stand out with families.

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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 Mermaid Beach?

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 Mermaid Beach 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 growing Mermaid Beach 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 Mermaid Beach?

We manage apartments and houses across the Gold Coast, from high-rise apartments to family beach houses. In Mermaid Beach, houses and larger family apartments near the beach 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 Mermaid Beach?

An average entire home or apartment in Mermaid Beach earned $72,370 over the last 12 months, at an average nightly rate of $341 and 66% occupancy (AirDNA, AUD). Houses averaged about $96,100 and apartments $69,100. By size, two-bedders averaged about $66,500 a year and three-bedders $90,400. December 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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