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Cairns Airbnb income projection
Cairns Local Area β€’ Personalised Owner Projection
THE GUEST MAN

Cairns Local Area Income Projection

[Owner Name] β€” [Property Name]

Prepared for [Owner Name] for [Full Property Address]. Based on Cairns local area performance, comparable holiday-home pricing, and an operating model that allows for housekeeping, linen, guest communication and management support.

Expected nightly range
$320 – $520
Average nightly rate used
$395
Market focus
Cairns Local Area
Cairns β€’ Northern Beaches β€’ Palm Cove β€’ Trinity Beach β€’ Clifton Beach

Headline numbers

Projected revenue at target occupancy

These headline cards use the 80% occupancy target, which is the benchmark we would aim for with strong pricing, presentation and local operations.

Nightly estimate
$320 – $520

Average used: $395

Weekly gross
$2,212

Based on target occupancy

Monthly gross
$9,480

Before fees and operating costs

Yearly gross
$113,760

Target scenario annualised

Comparable evidence

Comparable listings

Pricing snapshots and comparable listings help frame the achievable range and support the nightly rate assumptions used below.

These should be swapped out for the closest local-area comparables for the exact suburb and property type.

Next step

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Airbnb estimate
Airbnb estimate: [Insert local comp result] / 7 nights
Working average used
[Average nightly rate] per night

Scenario 1

80% Occupancy Target

Primary target
Weekly gross
$2,212
Monthly gross
$9,480
Yearly gross
$113,760
ItemAssumptionMonthly Cost
Platform fees15.5%$1,469.40
Management fee18%$1,706.40
Intro management fee15% for first 3 months$1,422.00
Housekeeping8 cleans @ $220$1,760
Linen hire8 packs @ $60$480
AmenitiesConsumables restock$160
Estimated monthly owner net
$4,244.20
At standard 18% management
Estimated monthly owner net
$4,528.60
With 15% intro fee for first 3 months
Estimated yearly owner net: $50,930.40 standard or $54,343.20 at intro pricing.

Scenario 2

100% Occupancy

Peak scenario
Weekly gross
$2,765
Monthly gross
$11,850
Yearly gross
$142,200
ItemAssumptionMonthly Cost
Platform fees15.5%$1,836.75
Management fee18%$2,133.00
Intro management fee15% for first 3 months$1,777.50
Housekeeping10 cleans @ $220$2,200
Linen hire10 packs @ $60$600
AmenitiesConsumables restock$200
Estimated monthly owner net
$5,480.25
At standard 18% management
Estimated monthly owner net
$5,835.75
With 15% intro fee for first 3 months
Estimated yearly owner net: $65,763.00 standard or $70,029.00 at intro pricing.

Recommended setup

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  • βœ” Airbnb listing creation
  • βœ” Booking.com listing setup
  • βœ” Optimised titles and descriptions
  • βœ” Dynamic pricing foundations
  • βœ” Automated guest messaging setup
  • βœ” House guide and check-in instructions
  • βœ” Property setup advice for linen, amenities and bedroom presentation
  • βœ” Photographer referral coordination

Professional Services & Setup

Recommended local services and operational setup items to get the property guest-ready and running smoothly.

πŸ” Access & Security

Smart lock setup and local locksmith installation.

⚑ Cairns Local Trades

Trusted local providers for air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing services to keep your property running smoothly.

πŸ›οΈ Linen & Laundry

Choose either full linen hire or pickup and delivery laundry support depending on your preferred system.

🧹 Cleaning Equipment

Reliable equipment that keeps the property clean, consistent and guest-ready at all times.