Bayhaven - First National Holidays Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- A$66,998
- Occupancy
- 54.2%
- Daily rate
- A$333
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Iluka brought in A$23,717 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 49% less than the New South Wales average of A$46,850.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the New South Wales average. Listings averaged A$263 a night and were booked on 35% 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 2.2 times as much as in May, usually the slowest.
With 98 active listings, Iluka is the 82nd-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4% while the number of active listings grew 20%.
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Gross bookings per Iluka listing averaged A$23,717 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 Iluka listing brings in A$4,570 in January, its best month, and A$2,100 in May, its slowest. August runs within 4% of May, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 2.8 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 2.2 times what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$2,810. 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 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$2,384 | 33.0% | A$254 | A$79 | 80 days | 4.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$2,718 | 37.3% | A$256 | A$88 | 79 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$2,430 | 33.4% | A$255 | A$81 | 58 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$4,030 | 47.8% | A$275 | A$130 | 104 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$4,463 | 54.3% | A$277 | A$144 | 78 days | 4.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,608 | 40.7% | A$253 | A$93 | 48 days | 4.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$2,764 | 37.7% | A$256 | A$89 | 51 days | 3.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$2,873 | 36.6% | A$265 | A$96 | 77 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$2,023 | 29.2% | A$254 | A$65 | 46 days | 4.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$2,309 | 31.8% | A$257 | A$77 | 32 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$2,822 | 37.5% | A$261 | A$91 | 45 days | 4.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,150 | 31.4% | A$249 | A$69 | 44 days | 3.5 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 Iluka market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb profit calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Iluka Airbnb took in A$23,717 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,100 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$1,670 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$4,250 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,460 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$940 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$19,467 | A$29,140 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay18% of Iluka bookings | A$4,250 | A$6,360 |
| Gross bookings | A$23,717 | A$35,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 94% of Iluka listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,490 | −A$5,230 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$4,250 | −A$6,360 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,190 | −A$1,770 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$470 | −A$710 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$710 | −A$1,060 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$240 | −A$240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$120 | −A$120 |
| 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$10,470 | −A$15,490 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$13,247about A$1,100 a month | A$20,010about A$1,670 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Iluka'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 Iluka home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income 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$2,960 a month, against A$1,980 for the average one.
Occupancy
Iluka listings were booked on 35% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 8 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 54% in January and falls to 30% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
January is usually the busiest month in Iluka, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 35% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Iluka, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$263 over the past year, about 41% below the New South Wales average of A$445 and about 32% below the Australia average of A$385. In a typical year, rates peak in January and December at about A$275 and bottom out in September and November at about A$235.
The top 10% charge about 1.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates run 17% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$253.
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 Iluka it averaged A$89 over the past year, from about A$68 in a typical May to about A$147 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 2.2 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$92.
Seasonality
Iluka has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Iluka
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$2,810.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$4,570 |
| February | Low season | A$2,540 |
| March | Low season | A$2,520 |
| April | High season | A$3,100 |
| May | Low season | A$2,100 |
| June | Low season | A$2,200 |
| July | Shoulder season | A$2,860 |
| August | Low season | A$2,160 |
| September | Low season | A$2,530 |
| October | Shoulder season | A$2,770 |
| November | Low season | A$2,420 |
| December | High season | A$3,990 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | A$4,280 | 51% | A$276 |
| High seasonApril | A$3,100 | 41% | A$264 |
| Shoulder seasonJuly, October | A$2,820 | 39% | A$248 |
| Low seasonFebruary–March, May–June, August–September, November | A$2,350 | 34% | A$246 |
Guests book Iluka stays 70 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 107 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 33 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
The 12-month figure of 70 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
98% of the 98 active listings in Iluka 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 Iluka.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Iluka neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Iluka Beach, Crying Rock and Iluka Village. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iluka Beach | A beautiful and tranquil beach destination ideal for families and relaxation seekers. It offers stunning views and close proximity to nature, making it perfect for beach lovers. | Iluka Beach, Iluka Nature Reserve, Woombah, Wallaby Wattle Walk, Sharks Creek, Yamba Marina |
| Crying Rock | Famous for its scenic coastal views and unique rock formations. It's a great spot for nature lovers and photographers looking to capture breathtaking landscapes. | Crying Rock, Yamba Lighthouse, Pacific Ocean Lookout, Surfing spots, Fishing areas |
| Iluka Village | A charming village atmosphere with local shops, cafes, and a friendly community. It attracts visitors looking for a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. | Iluka Village shops, Local cafes, Iluka Bowling Club, Historic sites, Market days |
| Sharks Creek | A serene and natural environment perfect for fishing and outdoor activities. Draws visitors who enjoy the wilderness and local wildlife. | Sharks Creek Beach, Fishing spots, Nature trails, Picnic areas, Bird watching |
| Tindara | A quiet and secluded area known for its scenic views of the river and bushland. Great for those seeking solitude and a connection with nature. | Clarence River, Bushwalking tracks, Fishing and kayaking, Picnic spots, Wildlife watching |
| Woombah | An ideal location for those who love nature and outdoor pursuits, offering proximity to beautiful beaches and pristine environments. | Woombah Nature Reserve, Beaches nearby, Outdoor adventure trails, Bird watching, Kayaking opportunities |
| Bundjalung National Park | A stunning national park offering a variety of outdoor activities and breathtaking landscapes. Attracts nature lovers and adventure seekers. | National Park walking trails, Camping areas, Beaches, Wildlife spotting, Scenic lookouts |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Iluka is an entire home: 99% of listings, with private rooms at 1%. Houses are the most common property type at 68%, about 3.2 times the share of apartments and condos (21%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Iluka Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 99.0% | 97 |
| Private room | 1.0% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Iluka Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 68.4% | 67 |
| Apartment/Condo | 21.4% | 21 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.1% | 6 |
| Others | 3.1% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.0% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Iluka (42% of entire homes), and 47% have three or more bedrooms.
Iluka entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.0% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% | 10 |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.7% | 40 |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.2% | 28 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% | 14 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% | 3 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Iluka earned A$26,600 over the past year, against A$23,900 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 10 | A$26,600 | A$28,400 | A$169 | 55% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40 | A$21,300 | A$23,100 | A$252 | 34% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28 | A$15,700 | A$20,600 | A$264 | 30% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14 | A$23,900 | A$28,000 | A$346 | 32% |
The most common capacity in Iluka is four guests (36% of listings), and 48% of listings sleep six or more.
Iluka listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10.2% | 10 |
| 3 guests | 1.0% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 35.7% | 35 |
| 5 guests | 5.1% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 18.4% | 18 |
| 7 guests | 10.2% | 10 |
| 8+ guests | 19.4% | 19 |
Iluka hosts set up an average of 3.5 beds per listing. About a quarter of listings (24%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Iluka: 93% of listings have one, and 89% offer free parking on site.
Share of Iluka listings with each common amenity
Guests
Iluka draws mostly domestic guests: nine in ten of those who left reviews live in Australia. No single city dominates: Gold Coast is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews. Of the 9% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and the United States.
91% of Iluka guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Iluka guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 4.3% |
| Brisbane | 4.0% |
| Sydney | 2.8% |
Where Iluka guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 91.0% |
| United Kingdom | 2.0% |
| United States | 1.3% |
| Canada | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% |
Languages spoken by Iluka guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 76.0% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
| French | 2.9% |
Iluka Airbnbs average 4.79 stars, and 38% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.87 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Iluka; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.75 |
| Communication | 4.85 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
About nine in ten Iluka 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 91 to 180 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Iluka listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 52.0% | 51 |
| 181-270 days | 37.8% | 37 |
| 91-180 days | 8.2% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 2.0% | 2 |
Days a year Iluka listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.0% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 8.2% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 39.8% | 39 |
| 31-90 days | 33.7% | 33 |
| 1-30 days | 16.3% | 16 |
The average Iluka booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in December and shortest in August. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 1,900 in all. Nearly eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Iluka
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Only 34% of listings in Iluka accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Iluka 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 Iluka, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly three-quarters of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 22% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Iluka listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About nine in ten Iluka listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$303. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly A$65 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 18% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Iluka, a four-bedroom home, took in A$67,000 over the past year, about 2.8 times the city's average of A$23,700. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Bayhaven - First National Holidays Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.75
Pet friendly home with pool and boat parking. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Breezeway Beach House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Ilukaholic Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.45
The Sanderling Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.91
SUNset FEELing Waterfront Guesthouse Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Professional management companies run 47% of Iluka listings. 65% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 64% 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 94% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 67 km, Ballina Shire Council (67 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Iluka. Grafton and Ballina Shire Council were the busiest, each booked on 44% of nights against 35% in Iluka.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamba 4 km | 456 | A$44,447 | A$480 | 35% |
| Brooms Head 22 km | 31 | A$43,119 | A$419 | 34% |
| Clarence Valley Council 24 km | 72 | A$45,842 | A$413 | 40% |
| Evans Head 33 km | 88 | A$38,459 | A$389 | 35% |
| Grafton 51 km | 47 | A$25,839 | A$228 | 44% |
| Wooli 52 km | 66 | A$33,433 | A$404 | 34% |
| Ballina 63 km | 51 | A$30,496 | A$339 | 41% |
| Ballina Shire Council 67 km | 126 | A$48,041 | A$461 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Iluka Airbnb grossed A$23,717 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 98 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$3,690 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Iluka listings earn between A$1,310 and A$3,690 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$5,490 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Iluka were booked on 35% 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 Iluka cost A$263 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$205 and A$300, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Iluka, 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Iluka Airbnb grossed A$23,717 in the 12 months to September 2026, 49% 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$13,247 a year (about A$1,100 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$1,670 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
January usually pays best, averaging A$4,570 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Iluka listing was open to book earned A$89 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$160 or more.
Iluka stays were booked 70 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.
The average Iluka Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Iluka Airbnbs 4.79 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Iluka Beach, Crying Rock and Iluka Village draw the most short-term rental interest in Iluka. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 98 active Airbnb listings in Iluka as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Yamba, 4 km away.
In Iluka, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$303.
Method
Figures on this page cover 98 active Airbnb listings in Iluka 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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