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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Boat Harbour brought in A$55,952 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 11% more than the New South Wales average of A$50,323.
The short answer
Boat Harbour earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged A$599 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against A$470 and 41% for the New South Wales average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.2 times as much as in August, usually the slowest.
With 53 active listings, Boat Harbour is the 143rd-largest of 321 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Boat Harbour listing averaged A$55,952 over the 12 months to October 2026 (New South Wales average: A$50,323), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Boat Harbour listing brings in A$11,100 in January, its best month, and A$3,470 in August, its slowest. May runs within 3% of August, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 38% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
January earns about 3.2 times what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$6,040. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
January 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$6,314 | 38.9% | A$593 | A$204 | 70 days | 3.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$6,126 | 36.5% | A$592 | A$204 | 71 days | 4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$9,169 | 44.0% | A$670 | A$296 | 80 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$11,176 | 48.7% | A$755 | A$361 | 63 days | 3.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$5,553 | 36.3% | A$609 | A$198 | 62 days | 3.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$5,586 | 31.3% | A$607 | A$180 | 70 days | 2.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$7,556 | 38.4% | A$626 | A$252 | 32 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,441 | 23.8% | A$557 | A$111 | 22 days | 2.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$5,465 | 33.2% | A$571 | A$182 | 17 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$5,219 | 33.1% | A$564 | A$168 | 57 days | 3.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,549 | 22.4% | A$550 | A$114 | 65 days | 2.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$4,900 | 34.0% | A$574 | A$163 | 41 days | 2.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Boat Harbour market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Boat Harbour Airbnb took in A$55,952 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,880 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about A$6,030 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$6,930 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$3,460 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,470 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$49,022 | A$101,340 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Boat Harbour bookings | A$6,930 | A$14,340 |
| Gross bookings | A$55,952 | A$115,680 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Boat Harbour listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$8,010 | −A$16,570 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$6,930 | −A$14,340 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,800 | −A$5,780 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$1,120 | −A$2,310 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,680 | −A$3,470 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$560 | −A$560 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$280 | −A$280 |
| ManagementA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | A$0 | A$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | A$0 | A$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | A$0 | A$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$21,380 | −A$43,310 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$34,572about A$2,880 a month | A$72,370about A$6,030 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Boat Harbour's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Boat Harbour home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about A$9,640 a month, against A$4,660 for the average one.
Occupancy
Boat Harbour listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 9 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 22% in August to 50% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
January is usually the busiest month in Boat Harbour, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Boat Harbour, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$599 over the past year, about 27% above the New South Wales average of A$470 and about 48% above the Australia average of A$405. In a typical year, rates peak in January at about A$725 and bottom out in October and November at about A$535.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates run 36% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$580.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Boat Harbour it averaged A$209 over the past year, from about A$112 in a typical August to about A$359 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 3.2 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$198. The 12-month RevPAR of A$209 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Revenue in Boat Harbour peaks several times a year, in April, October and December–January, a highly seasonal pattern. Business is slowest from May to September and slows again in February and March.
Average revenue by month in Boat Harbour
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$6,040.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$11,100 |
| February | Low season | A$5,430 |
| March | Low season | A$5,490 |
| April | High season | A$7,270 |
| May | Low season | A$3,550 |
| June | Low season | A$4,740 |
| July | Low season | A$4,840 |
| August | Low season | A$3,470 |
| September | Low season | A$4,590 |
| October | High season | A$6,670 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$5,990 |
| December | High season | A$9,300 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril, October, December–January | A$8,590 | 45% | A$620 |
| Shoulder seasonNovember | A$5,990 | 37% | A$535 |
| Low seasonFebruary–March, May–September | A$4,590 | 30% | A$563 |
Guests book Boat Harbour stays 57 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 71 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 57 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
83% of the 53 active listings in Boat Harbour display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Boat Harbour.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Boat Harbour neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Boat Harbour Beach, Soldiers Point and Corlette. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Harbour Beach | A stunning, sandy beach ideal for families and tourists seeking relaxation and natural beauty. It offers scenic views and various water activities. | Boat Harbour Beach, Tomaree National Park, Fingal Bay, Shoal Bay, Port Stephens Dolphin Cruises |
| Soldiers Point | A picturesque suburb offering tranquil waterfront living and lovely beaches. Great for those looking for a quiet getaway with watersport options. | Soldiers Point Marina, Bagnalls Beach, Dutchmans Beach, Hawks Nest, Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary |
| Corlette | A suburb that provides a more laid-back beach experience with stunning bay views. Ideal for families and beachgoers looking for calm waters. | Corlette Beach, Sandy Point, Anchorage Marina, Corlette Point, Port Stephens |
| Pindimar | A peaceful village atmosphere next to Pindimar Beach, ideal for families and those looking to escape city life while enjoying water activities. | Pindimar Beach, North Arm Cove, Marine Park, Port Stephens Coastal Walk |
| Lemon Tree Passage | A serene area on the water, offering a mix of relaxation and adventure with easy access to fishing and boating activities. | Lemon Tree Passage Foreshore, Lemon Tree Passage Marina, Fishing spots, Port Stephens |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Boat Harbour is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Houses are the most common property type at 55%, about twice the share of apartments and condos (26%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Boat Harbour Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.1% | 52 |
| Private room | 1.9% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Boat Harbour Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 54.7% | 29 |
| Apartment/Condo | 26.4% | 14 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 13.2% | 7 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.8% | 2 |
| Others | 1.9% | 1 |
Most Boat Harbour homes are built for groups: 70% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (38%). Shares are of the 50 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Boat Harbour entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.0% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% | 12 |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% | 11 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.0% | 5 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Boat Harbour earned A$22,400 over the past year, against A$42,900 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 12 | A$22,400 | A$26,500 | A$331 | 32% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | A$39,100 | A$55,900 | A$637 | 33% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11 | A$42,900 | A$64,800 | A$807 | 35% |
The most common capacity in Boat Harbour is six guests (40% of listings), and 77% of listings sleep six or more.
Boat Harbour listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.4% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 7.5% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 5.7% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 39.6% | 21 |
| 7 guests | 5.7% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 32.1% | 17 |
Boat Harbour hosts set up an average of 4.4 beds per listing. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Boat Harbour: 96% of listings offer it, and 74% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Boat Harbour listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Boat Harbour guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 18% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and the United States.
82% of Boat Harbour guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Boat Harbour guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 18.7% |
| Newcastle | 3.8% |
| London | 1.9% |
| Dubbo | 1.9% |
Where Boat Harbour guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 82.4% |
| United Kingdom | 5.2% |
| United States | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% |
| France | 1.2% |
Languages spoken by Boat Harbour guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 62.6% |
| French | 5.8% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| German | 3.2% |
Boat Harbour Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 26% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.63, against 4.89 for location.
Location scores highest in Boat Harbour; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.68 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.63 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Boat Harbour listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 13% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 43% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Boat Harbour listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.3% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 24.5% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 13.2% | 7 |
Days a year Boat Harbour listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 13.2% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 26.4% | 14 |
| 31-90 days | 43.4% | 23 |
| 1-30 days | 17.0% | 9 |
The average Boat Harbour booking lasts 4.2 nights, longest in December and shortest in August. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 1,220 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Boat Harbour
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Boat Harbour accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Boat Harbour listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Boat Harbour, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 85% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 13% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Boat Harbour listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than three-quarters of Boat Harbour listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$334, and some higher fees lift the average to A$473. Spread over the average stay of 4.2 nights, that adds roughly A$80 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Boat Harbour, a five-bedroom home, took in A$223,000 over the past year, about four times the city's average of A$56,000.
Sails on the Beachfront is the ultimate contempora Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.79
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Luxury villa with amazing Ocean Views, Pool & Spa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78
Waves at Boat Harbour, 65 Kingsley Dr Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.83
The Deckhouse Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Sul Mare -Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Sauna, Fire Pl Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95 Professional management companies run 42% of Boat Harbour listings. Superhosts run four in ten listings. 62% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
Boat Harbour earns about as much per listing as Port Stephens Council, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 41 km. Newcastle-Maitland was the busiest, booked on 45% of nights against 34% in Boat Harbour.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Bay 3 km | 106 | A$51,704 | A$630 | 34% |
| Fingal Bay 7 km | 117 | A$55,154 | A$693 | 31% |
| Port Stephens Council 8 km | 309 | A$55,844 | A$632 | 32% |
| Nelson Bay 8 km | 542 | A$43,979 | A$572 | 30% |
| Shoal Bay 9 km | 263 | A$50,084 | A$611 | 30% |
| Hawks Nest 14 km | 158 | A$25,540 | A$402 | 28% |
| Tea Gardens 14 km | 31 | A$27,933 | A$367 | 28% |
| Newcastle-Maitland 41 km | 789 | A$49,377 | A$373 | 45% |
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FAQ
An active Boat Harbour Airbnb grossed A$55,952 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 53 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$8,860 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Boat Harbour listings earn between A$1,910 and A$8,860 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$13,600 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Boat Harbour were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the New South Wales average. January is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Boat Harbour cost A$599 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$365 and A$750, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Boat Harbour, 83% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Boat Harbour Airbnb grossed A$55,952 in the 12 months to October 2026, 11% above the New South Wales average of A$50,323. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$34,572 a year (about A$2,880 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about A$6,030 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging A$11,100 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Boat Harbour listing was open to book earned A$209 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made A$422 or more.
Boat Harbour stays were booked 57 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Boat Harbour Airbnb stay lasted 4.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Boat Harbour Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Boat Harbour Beach, Soldiers Point and Corlette draw the most short-term rental interest in Boat Harbour. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 53 active Airbnb listings in Boat Harbour as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Anna Bay, 3 km away.
In Boat Harbour, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$334, and some higher fees lift the average to A$473.
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 1,218 Airbnb stays in Boat Harbour, NSW in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See New South Wales tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 53 active Airbnb listings in Boat Harbour from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Australian dollars at A$1.44 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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