50 consecutive 5 star reviews - Becker Bliss Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$218,368
- Occupancy
- 68.0%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Forster, NSW Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Forster brought in A$30,138 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 36% less than the New South Wales average of A$46,850.
The short answer
Forster Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the New South Wales average. Listings averaged A$396 a night and were booked on 32% of available nights, against A$445 and 41% for the New South Wales average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.9 times as much as in August, usually the slowest.
With 466 active listings, Forster is the tenth-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 8% while the number of active listings grew 22%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Forster?
Gross bookings per Forster listing averaged A$30,138 over the 12 months to September 2026 (New South Wales average: A$46,850), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Forster listing brings in A$7,660 in January, its best month, and A$2,660 in August, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$8,430+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$5,360 or more, roughly A$2,400 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$2,970 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,590 or less, about half of the median.
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 2.9 times what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$7,980 A$2,500
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$4,000. 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.
Forster Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$2,968 | 29.9% | A$379 | A$99 | 66 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$4,011 | 35.5% | A$401 | A$129 | 94 days | 4.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,661 | 34.4% | A$399 | A$122 | 88 days | 4.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$5,313 | 38.3% | A$436 | A$171 | 110 days | 5.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$7,334 | 47.5% | A$464 | A$237 | 92 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$3,803 | 38.0% | A$404 | A$136 | 88 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$3,529 | 32.4% | A$398 | A$114 | 62 days | 4.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,272 | 34.8% | A$417 | A$142 | 77 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,160 | 29.3% | A$364 | A$102 | 83 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,141 | 30.1% | A$361 | A$105 | 36 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$3,887 | 34.2% | A$366 | A$125 | 41 days | 4.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,820 | 29.3% | A$361 | A$91 | 51 days | 3.8 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.
The typical Forster listing earns about A$2,970 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Forster Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Forster Airbnb took in A$30,138 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,620 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$2,940 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$3,040 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,870 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,390 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.
Forster Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$27,098 | A$48,830 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Forster bookings | A$3,040 | A$5,470 |
| Gross bookings | A$30,138 | A$54,300 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Forster listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,230 | −A$7,630 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$3,040 | −A$5,470 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,510 | −A$2,720 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$600 | −A$1,090 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$900 | −A$1,630 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$300 | −A$300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$150 | −A$150 |
| 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$10,730 | −A$18,990 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$19,408about A$1,620 a month | A$35,310about A$2,940 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Forster Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Forster'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 Forster 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.
How Forster's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Forster listings are booked on 50% or more of their nights, against 29% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$345 adds about A$3,450 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$460 a night or more, against a median of A$345. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about A$2,710 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about A$7,660, against A$2,660 in August, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Forster listings average 4.67 stars, and 23% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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$4,530 a month, against A$2,510 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Forster?
Forster listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 11 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 48% in January and falls to 27% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 42 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 50% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 29% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
January is usually the busiest month in Forster, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 34% 49% 25%
The 12-month rate of 32% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Forster?
The average nightly rate in Forster, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$396 over the past year, about 11% below the New South Wales average of A$445 and about the same as the Australia average (A$385). In a typical year, rates peak in January at about A$485 and bottom out in August and September at about A$365.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$660+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$460 or more, about A$120 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$345 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$265 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
January rates run 33% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$502 A$351
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$397.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Forster?
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 Forster it averaged A$128 over the past year, from about A$86 in a typical August to about A$247 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$247+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$159 or more, about A$50 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$107 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$66 or less, about 62% of the median.
January RevPAR is about 2.9 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$257 A$80
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$131.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Forster
Forster has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to September and slows again in March. A listing earns about 93% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Forster
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$7,660 A$2,660
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$4,000.
Revenue by month in Forster in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$7,660 |
| February | Shoulder season | A$3,840 |
| March | Low season | A$3,470 |
| April | High season | A$4,320 |
| May | Low season | A$3,060 |
| June | Low season | A$2,820 |
| July | Low season | A$3,440 |
| August | Low season | A$2,660 |
| September | Low season | A$2,980 |
| October | Shoulder season | A$4,190 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$3,840 |
| December | High season | A$5,680 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | A$6,670 | 44% | A$464 |
| High seasonApril | A$4,320 | 37% | A$409 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary, October–November | A$3,960 | 36% | A$396 |
| Low seasonMarch, May–September | A$3,070 | 30% | A$373 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Forster?
Guests book Forster stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 110 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 36 days. A typical December booking is made in late August.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 69 days 111 days 36 days
The 12-month figure of 81 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Forster
98% of the 466 active listings in Forster 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 Forster.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Forster
AirROI's area guide picks six Forster neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Forster Main Beach, Burgess Beach and Cape Hawke. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forster Main Beach | A popular destination for beach lovers offering golden sands and great surf conditions. Ideal for families and tourists looking for a relaxing beach getaway. | Forster Main Beach, Club Forster, Forster Marina, Dolphin Watch Cruises, Forster Golf Club, Ocean Drive |
| Burgess Beach | A tranquil and picturesque beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Attracts those looking for a quieter retreat. | Burgess Beach, Cape Hawke Lookout, Burgess Beach Picnic Area, Wallis Lake, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Club |
| Cape Hawke | Known for its stunning lookout and hiking trails, attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Cape Hawke Lookout, Booti Booti National Park, Hiking Trails, Wallis Lake, Fishing Spots |
| Green Point | A serene area with stunning views of the lake and direct access to nature trails, attracting those who enjoy outdoor activities. | Green Point Foreshore, Wallis Lake, Bushwalking Tracks, Picnic Areas, Fishing Spots |
| Forster Keys | A unique waterfront location offering access to waterways and a peaceful living environment, ideal for families and retirees. | Forster Keys, Waterfront Parks, Walking Paths, Fishing Areas, Kayaking |
| Wallis Lake | A stunning lake ensuring various water activities, attracting tourists for fishing, boating, and relaxing by the water. | Wallis Lake, Fishing Tours, Kayaking, Boat Hire, Picnic Spots |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Forster Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Forster are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 5%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 57%, about 1.5 times the share of houses (38%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Forster Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 94%
- Private room 5%
- Hotel room 1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 94.4% | 440 |
| Private room | 4.5% | 21 |
| Hotel room | 1.1% | 5 |
Listings by property type
Forster Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 57%
- House 38%
- Hotel/Boutique 3%
- Others 2%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 56.9% | 265 |
| House | 37.8% | 176 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.4% | 16 |
| Others | 1.9% | 9 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Forster Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Forster (43% of entire homes), and 48% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 439 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Forster entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
1%
8%
43%
27%
15%
6%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.1% | 5 |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% | 33 |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.3% | 190 |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.3% | 120 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% | 66 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% | 25 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Forster
A typical one-bedroom home in Forster earned A$23,400 over the past year, against A$48,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 33 | A$23,400 | A$24,400 | A$228 | 44% |
| 2 bedrooms | 190 | A$15,800 | A$21,400 | A$310 | 30% |
| 3 bedrooms | 120 | A$23,100 | A$33,800 | A$419 | 33% |
| 4 bedrooms | 66 | A$31,800 | A$44,700 | A$597 | 32% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 25 | A$48,000 | A$62,300 | A$861 | 31% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Forster Sleep?
The most common capacity in Forster is four guests (30% of listings), and 51% of listings sleep six or more.
Forster listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
7%
1%
30%
11%
21%
5%
25%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 7.4% | 34 |
| 3 guests | 1.1% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 30.0% | 138 |
| 5 guests | 10.9% | 50 |
| 6 guests | 20.9% | 96 |
| 7 guests | 4.8% | 22 |
| 8+ guests | 25.0% | 115 |
How Forster Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Forster hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. Only 22% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 11
- Beds per listing
- 3.7
- Show exact location
- 22%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Forster Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Forster: 96% of listings offer it, and 89% have a washer.
Share of Forster listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Forster
Listings in Forster with a pool view earned about 2.5 times as much a year, on average, as those without: A$70,400 against A$28,200. The gap is smaller for a sound system (about 2.3 times as much) and a ping pong table (about 2.2 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Forster listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool view | 5% | A$70,400 | A$28,200 | +149% |
| Sound system | 8% | A$62,400 | A$27,400 | +128% |
| Ping pong table | 2% | A$63,700 | A$29,400 | +117% |
| Smart lock | 3% | A$63,300 | A$29,300 | +116% |
| Outdoor shower | 11% | A$57,600 | A$26,700 | +116% |
| Children's playroom | 2% | A$62,200 | A$29,400 | +112% |
| Self check-in | 30% | A$47,100 | A$23,000 | +105% |
| EV charger | 2% | A$60,200 | A$29,400 | +105% |
| Sun loungers | 8% | A$55,300 | A$28,000 | +98% |
| Dedicated workspace | 16% | A$51,400 | A$26,000 | +98% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Forster?
Forster draws mostly domestic guests: 93% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Sydney alone accounts for 14% of reviews. Of the 7% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and the United States.
93% of Forster guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 93%
- International 7%
Where Forster guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 13.7% |
| Newcastle | 4.2% |
| Port Macquarie | 1.1% |
Where Forster guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 93.0% |
| United Kingdom | 2.0% |
| United States | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Forster guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 73.8% |
| French | 4.1% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Forster?
Forster Airbnbs average 4.67 stars, and 23% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.59, against 4.88 for location.
Location scores highest in Forster; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.73 |
| Cleanliness | 4.62 |
| Communication | 4.79 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.82 |
| Value | 4.59 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Forster: Stays, Rules and Fees
About nine in ten Forster listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 10% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Forster listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 69%
- 181-270 days 22%
- 91-180 days 7%
- 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 69.3% | 323 |
| 181-270 days | 21.7% | 101 |
| 91-180 days | 6.9% | 32 |
| 31-90 days | 2.1% | 10 |
Days a year Forster listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days 8%
- 91-180 days 22%
- 31-90 days 41%
- 1-30 days 26%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.1% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 7.9% | 37 |
| 91-180 days | 22.1% | 103 |
| 31-90 days | 41.4% | 193 |
| 1-30 days | 26.4% | 123 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Forster?
The average Forster booking lasts 5 nights, longest in December and shortest in September. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year, some 7,540 in all. About 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 Forster
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.3 nights 5.5 nights 3.7 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Forster Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
44% of listings in Forster accept stays of one or two nights; three nights and two nights are the most common minimums, tied at 37% each.
Minimum stay set by Forster listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Forster?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Forster, used by 54% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 19% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Forster listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Forster?
About nine in ten Forster listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$120, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to A$349, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly A$25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$120
- Average cleaning fee
- A$349
- Listings charging a fee
- 89.1%
- Share of gross revenue
- 10.1%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Forster
The top-grossing Airbnb in Forster, a five-bedroom home, took in A$218,000 over the past year, about 7.2 times the city's average of A$30,100. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
50 consecutive 5 star reviews - Becker Bliss Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Bungayarra Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- A$166,937
- Occupancy
- 50.4%
- Daily rate
- A$873
Beach House | Pool | Ducted Aircon | Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- A$160,237
- Occupancy
- 57.3%
- Daily rate
- A$742
Escape to Tranquility Burgess Beach House Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- A$153,618
- Occupancy
- 73.2%
- Daily rate
- A$513
Beachfront Escape Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.48 - Revenue
- A$145,128
- Occupancy
- 53.8%
- Daily rate
- A$686
Beachfront home, Indulge@Surfriders Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- A$139,922
- Occupancy
- 50.3%
- Daily rate
- A$731
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Forster?
Forster Accommodation is the top-grossing host in Forster, with A$4.02 million in bookings across 153 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 64% of its 466 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Karen grossed A$55,400 per listing, about 2.1 times Forster Accommodation's A$26,300.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Accommodation | 153 | A$4,022,259 | A$26,289 | 4.61/5 | |
| Pacific Coast Holidays Account 1 | 52 | A$965,398 | A$18,565 | 4.37/5 | |
| Pacific Coast Holidays Account 2 | 33 | A$643,262 | A$19,493 | 4.73/5 | |
| 4 | AHOY Forster | 12 | A$483,574 | A$40,298 | 4.88/5 |
| 5 | Pacific Coast Holidays Account 3 | 28 | A$389,401 | A$13,907 | 4.36/5 |
| 6 | Karen | 6 | A$332,549 | A$55,425 | 4.96/5 |
| 7 | Kathryn | 1 | A$218,368 | A$218,368 | 5.00/5 |
| 8 | Bruno | 9 | A$212,926 | A$23,658 | 4.61/5 |
| 9 | Kirt | 4 | A$211,858 | A$52,964 | 4.97/5 |
| 10 | Ann | 2 | A$201,363 | A$100,681 | 4.93/5 |
Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Forster?
Professional management companies run 22% of Forster listings and owners run the rest. Only 23% of listings are run by Superhosts. Six in ten 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 88% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 22.7%
- Professional management
- 21.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 7.5%
- Instant Book enabled
- 60.1%
- Simplified Pricing
- 88.4%
Nearby markets
Forster vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 63 km, Blueys Beach (18 km away, 75 listings) earned the most per listing, about 61% more than Forster. Harrington was the busiest, booked on 37% of nights against 32% in Forster.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuncurry 3 km | 100 | A$19,748 | A$324 | 30% |
| Elizabeth Beach 16 km | 44 | A$30,213 | A$508 | 26% |
| Boomerang Beach 17 km | 127 | A$47,871 | A$666 | 29% |
| Blueys Beach 18 km | 75 | A$48,411 | A$670 | 31% |
| Mid-Coast Council 20 km | 276 | A$33,824 | A$367 | 34% |
| Smiths Lake 22 km | 114 | A$35,649 | A$451 | 33% |
| Harrington 38 km | 40 | A$32,796 | A$355 | 37% |
| Hawks Nest 63 km | 158 | A$23,586 | A$378 | 28% |
Other Airbnb Markets in New South Wales
- Sydney Airbnb data 10,260 listings
- Shoalhaven City Council Airbnb data 1,026 listings
- Byron Bay Airbnb data 1,002 listings
- Newcastle-Maitland Airbnb data 797 listings
- Gosford Airbnb data 789 listings
- Central Coast Council Airbnb data 774 listings
- Jindabyne Airbnb data 584 listings
- Nelson Bay Airbnb data 540 listings
See all 305 New South Wales Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Forster
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Forster:
- Middleton Airbnb data SA · A$393/night · 32.3%
- Port Fairy Airbnb data VIC · A$399/night · 32.4%
- Cape Woolamai Airbnb data VIC · A$408/night · 32.6%
- Cowes Airbnb data VIC · A$415/night · 32.4%
- Sandy Point Airbnb data VIC · A$377/night · 31.3%
- Inverloch Airbnb data VIC · A$383/night · 30.5%
FAQ
Forster Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Forster?
An active Forster Airbnb grossed A$30,138 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 466 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$5,360 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Forster?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Forster listings earn between A$1,590 and A$5,360 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$8,430 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Forster?
Listings in Forster were booked on 32% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the New South Wales average. January is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Forster?
The average booked night in Forster cost A$396 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$265 and A$460, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Forster?
In Forster, 98% 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Forster?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Forster Airbnb grossed A$30,138 in the 12 months to September 2026, 36% below the New South Wales average of A$46,850. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$19,408 a year (about A$1,620 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$2,940 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Forster?
January usually pays best, averaging A$7,660 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Forster?
Each night a Forster listing was open to book earned A$128 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$247 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Forster?
Forster stays were booked 81 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Forster?
The average Forster Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Forster rated?
Guests rate Forster Airbnbs 4.67 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Forster?
Forster Main Beach, Burgess Beach and Cape Hawke draw the most short-term rental interest in Forster. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Forster?
AirROI counted 466 active Airbnb listings in Forster as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tuncurry, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Forster?
In Forster, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$120, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to A$349, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 466 active Airbnb listings in Forster from October 2025 to September 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 October 2025 to September 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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