Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Surfers Paradise, Australia

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Surfers Paradise, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Surfers Paradise Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
2,499 80% A$324 A$97,673

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Surfers Paradise Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Surfers Paradise

Ranked by Listing Score among the 2,499 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Surfers Paradise. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
The Lake House Cottage
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Surfers Paradise
4.9
675 reviews
85–100% A$182 A$43,927 View listing
#2 90 4.8
479 reviews
85–100% A$78 A$25,993 View listing
#3 90 4.8
439 reviews
85–100% A$76 A$26,081 View listing
#4 90
Gold Coast (broadbeach) private room
1 BR · Room · Surfers Paradise
4.9
353 reviews
85–100% A$116 A$12,662 View listing
#5 90
Aruba Broadbeach Studio-Beachside-Central
1 BR · Entire condo · Surfers Paradise
4.9
280 reviews
85–100% A$130 A$35,151 View listing
#6 90
Hotel Style Suite @Broadbeach GC Convention Centre
1 BR · Private room · Surfers Paradise
4.8
279 reviews
83% A$162 A$46,067 View listing
#7 90
A slice of Broadbeach paradise - Spectacular views
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
4.8
260 reviews
85–100% A$266 A$91,054 View listing
#8 90
Tropical Beachside Spacious Eco Apt & Heated Pool
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
4.9
249 reviews
85–100% A$256 A$77,758 View listing
#9 90
Prime Broadbeach Location
Room · Surfers Paradise
4.9
240 reviews
85–100% A$86 A$26,293 View listing
#10 90
Fantastic Holiday Studio Free Cancellation
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Surfers Paradise
5.0
232 reviews
85–100% A$146 A$26,820 View listing
#11 90
Simply Paradise
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
4.9
197 reviews
85–100% A$229 A$66,123 View listing
#12 90 5.0
177 reviews
84% A$96 A$24,382 View listing
#13 90
Lux 2 BD apartment with sky pool
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
177 reviews
85–100% A$313 A$70,120 View listing
#14 90
Beachside unit 250m to beach, stroll to Cavill Ave
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
4.8
149 reviews
85–100% A$193 A$27,866 View listing
#15 90
Beachside Bliss | Comfortable + Spacious
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
141 reviews
85–100% A$681 A$206,938 View listing
#16 90
RESORT - Heart of Broadbeach
1 BR · Entire condo · Surfers Paradise
4.9
138 reviews
85–100% A$189 A$58,681 View listing
#17 90
Broadbeach Location, Location.
4 BR · Entire home · Surfers Paradise
5.0
127 reviews
80% A$576 A$139,227 View listing
#18 90
Waterfront Pet & Family friendly Broadbeach Waters
5 BR · Entire home · Surfers Paradise
5.0
112 reviews
81% A$734 A$179,928 View listing
#19 90
Coastal Urban Escape! Dual Key Apt Exclusive Use
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
111 reviews
80% A$325 A$66,684 View listing
#20 90
🌴MONACO Suite 1 New luxurious self sustain suite
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Surfers Paradise
4.9
104 reviews
83% A$187 A$38,295 View listing
#21 90
"Breeze on Sunset" 7Bdr Haven in Surfers Paradise
7 BR · Entire home · Surfers Paradise
4.8
99 reviews
83% A$1,220 A$387,364 View listing
#22 90
Modern apartment w/underground parking, quiet spot
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
4.8
99 reviews
85–100% A$173 A$52,347 View listing
#23 90
Coastal Bliss - Better than a Hotel!
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Surfers Paradise
5.0
89 reviews
81% A$206 A$51,074 View listing
#24 90
Peaceful Private Room.
1 BR · Private room · Surfers Paradise
5.0
85 reviews
80% A$129 A$37,499 View listing
#25 90
Summer Escape at Florida Apartment!
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
81 reviews
85–100% A$177 A$53,768 View listing
#26 90
Elegance Oceanview 2BR Suite -The Langham +Parking
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
75 reviews
85–100% A$412 A$99,529 View listing
#27 90
Modern Luxury | Breathtaking Ocean Views
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
74 reviews
85–100% A$644 A$178,636 View listing
#28 90
『CASSA VUE』- Homey Coastal Living | Prime 2-BR
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
4.8
64 reviews
82% A$277 A$74,320 View listing
#29 90 5.0
61 reviews
85% A$130 A$27,673 View listing
#30 90
"LUXE" Luxury Waterfront Living with Skyline Views
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Surfers Paradise
5.0
60 reviews
85–100% A$273 A$80,739 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Surfers Paradise Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Surfers Paradise?

    The Lake House Cottage ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 675 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from A$12,662 to A$387,364, with a median of A$53,057, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Surfers Paradise.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 80% across Surfers Paradise during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Surfers Paradise →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.