Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Central Coast Tourism Statistics: 5.9M Visitors in 2026
The Central Coast, in New South Wales, Australia, recorded 5.9 million visitors in 2026, Destination NSW reports. AirROI estimates 39,434 Airbnb stays in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026, with Gosford the most booked town. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 167,982
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From within Australia, among guests who left a review
- 89%
Key facts
Central Coast Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Destination NSW puts the Central Coast at 5.9 million visitors in 2026.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Central Coast at 39,434 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Central Coast added up to 167,982 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Central Coast lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 57 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and October, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in the Central Coast had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, December and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Central Coast in December were booked furthest ahead, about 91 days, against 30 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 89% of Central Coast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia, and the United Kingdom at 3.8% and the United States at 1.5% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Central Coast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Sydney was the top origin city at 21%, ahead of New South Wales at 8.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Gosford had the most Airbnb stays of the Central Coast's 3 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 15,388, ahead of Terrigal and The Entrance.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Central Coast?
Destination NSW counted 5.9 million visitors in 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Central Coast region | 2026 | Destination NSW |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in the Central Coast
The Central Coast had 1,934 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 39,434 stays and 167,982 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.3 nights and was booked about 57 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in the Central Coast and Elsewhere on the Central Coast; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,934
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 39,434
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 167,982
- Typical stay
- 4.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 57 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Central Coast?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and October. June was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January ranks first, June last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, December, October, April, November, March, July, September, February, August, May, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5% | 72 days |
| December | 10.3% | 91 days |
| October | 8.5% | 54 days |
| April | 8.3% | 49 days |
| November | 8.2% | 58 days |
| March | 8.1% | 41 days |
| July | 8.0% | 33 days |
| September | 7.9% | 45 days |
| February | 7.8% | 49 days |
| August | 7.4% | 44 days |
| May | 7.0% | 38 days |
| June | 6.8% | 30 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Central Coast Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Central Coast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia (89%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.8% and the United States at 1.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Sydney was the top origin city at 21%, ahead of New South Wales at 8.8%. The figures rest on 126,933 reviews, written over many years.
89% from within Australia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Australia 89%
- From abroad 11%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in the Central Coast
Gosford, Terrigal and The Entrance took 58% of Airbnb stays in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in all 3 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 11% in The Entrance to 12% in Gosford.
| Gosford | 15,388 |
| Terrigal | 4,829 |
| The Entrance | 2,848 |
| Elsewhere on the Central Coast | 16,369 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Australia is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page. Figures add up these 3 towns and Elsewhere on the Central Coast, homes filed under a wider area, which take no rank.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in the Central Coast
How many tourists visit the Central Coast?
The Central Coast had 5.9 million visitors in 2026, according to Destination NSW. AirROI estimates 39,434 Airbnb stays in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the Central Coast?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then December and October.
What is the quietest month in the Central Coast?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in the Central Coast in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 30 days ahead, against 91 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Central Coast?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Central Coast lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 57 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in September to 5.0 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Central Coast come from?
Of Central Coast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 89% were from within Australia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.8% and the United States at 1.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Sydney at 21%, ahead of New South Wales at 8.8%.
What is the most booked town in the Central Coast on Airbnb?
Gosford was the most booked town in the Central Coast on Airbnb, with an estimated 15,388 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Terrigal and The Entrance.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Destination NSW counts visitors (5.9 million in 2026). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 39,434 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 3 towns and Elsewhere on the Central Coast. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 126,933 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.