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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Kingscliff, NSW Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
381
Avg. booking lead time
66 days
Listings showing a permit
99%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
May

The short answer

Kingscliff Airbnb Market at a Glance

Kingscliff earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged A$540 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against A$445 and 41% for the New South Wales average.

Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in May, usually the slowest.

With 381 active listings, Kingscliff is the 16th-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 14% while the number of active listings grew 15%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kingscliff?

Gross bookings per Kingscliff listing averaged A$51,369 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 Kingscliff listing brings in A$9,990 in December, its best month, and A$4,640 in May, its slowest. August runs within 3% 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 3.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$12,800+ a month, about 2.9 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$7,870 or more, roughly A$3,400 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about A$4,460 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,310 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.

December 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$6,380. 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.

Kingscliff 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.

December 2025 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Kingscliff, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025A$5,99038.0%A$580A$20061 days3.9 nights
Oct 2025A$6,73342.7%A$578A$21771 days4.3 nights
Nov 2025A$6,40544.3%A$560A$21378 days4.3 nights
Dec 2025A$8,83345.0%A$630A$28583 days5.2 nights
Jan 2026A$8,36244.6%A$629A$27065 days4.9 nights
Feb 2026A$4,65237.9%A$532A$16655 days4 nights
Mar 2026A$5,44737.6%A$541A$17656 days3.9 nights
Apr 2026A$6,37837.9%A$571A$21357 days4 nights
May 2026A$4,78332.9%A$495A$15469 days3.6 nights
Jun 2026A$4,84136.1%A$510A$16150 days4.8 nights
Jul 2026A$6,02540.0%A$522A$19460 days4.4 nights
Aug 2026A$4,64733.2%A$497A$15059 days3.4 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.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Kingscliff address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Kingscliff Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Kingscliff Airbnb took in A$51,369 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,470 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$4,410 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$8,450 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$3,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,110 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.

Kingscliff Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Kingscliff Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsA$42,919A$75,760
Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Kingscliff bookingsA$8,450A$14,920
Gross bookingsA$51,369A$90,680
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Kingscliff listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−A$7,390−A$13,040
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself−A$8,450−A$14,920
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−A$2,570−A$4,530
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−A$1,030−A$1,810
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−A$1,540−A$2,720
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−A$510−A$510
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−A$260−A$260
ManagementA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsA$0A$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeA$0A$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onA$0A$0
Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−A$21,750−A$37,790
Left for housing costs, then profitA$29,619about A$2,470 a monthA$52,890about A$4,410 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Kingscliff Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Kingscliff'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 Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kingscliff listings are booked on 56% or more of their nights, against 35% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$445 adds about A$4,440 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$705 a night or more, against a median of A$445. 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$4,290 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about A$9,990, against A$4,640 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Kingscliff listings average 4.75 stars, and 28% 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$7,560 a month, against A$4,280 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 6 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 49% in December and falls to 33% in May.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 56% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 35% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.

December is usually the busiest month in Kingscliff, May the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 37% 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 Kingscliff?

The average nightly rate in Kingscliff, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$540 over the past year, about 21% above the New South Wales average of A$445 and about 40% above the Australia average of A$385. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about A$660 and bottom out in May and August at about A$510.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$1,055+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$705 or more, about A$260 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about A$445 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$300 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December rates run 30% above May's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$562.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kingscliff?

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 Kingscliff it averaged A$194 over the past year, from about A$150 in a typical May to about A$322 in a typical December.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$368+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$259 or more, about A$110 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about A$150 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$96 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December 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$210. The 12-month RevPAR of A$194 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kingscliff

Kingscliff has one high season, October through January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to August and slows again in February and March.

Average revenue by month in Kingscliff

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$6,380.

Revenue by month in Kingscliff in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Kingscliff, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonA$9,420
FebruaryLow seasonA$4,980
MarchLow seasonA$5,520
AprilShoulder seasonA$6,480
MayLow seasonA$4,640
JuneLow seasonA$4,800
JulyLow seasonA$5,840
AugustLow seasonA$4,740
SeptemberShoulder seasonA$6,400
OctoberHigh seasonA$7,150
NovemberHigh seasonA$6,650
DecemberHigh seasonA$9,990
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Kingscliff by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonOctober–JanuaryA$8,30046%A$610
Shoulder seasonApril, SeptemberA$6,44040%A$569
Low seasonFebruary–March, May–AugustA$5,09036%A$527

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kingscliff?

Guests book Kingscliff stays 66 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 82 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 52 days. A typical December booking is made in late September.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kingscliff

99% of the 381 active listings in Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kingscliff

AirROI's area guide picks seven Kingscliff neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kingscliff Beach, Salt Village and Cudgen. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kingscliff
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Kingscliff BeachA beautiful and popular beach for tourists, known for its stunning sunsets and relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for beachgoers looking for a seaside getaway.Kingscliff Beach, Cudgen Headland National Park, Tropical Fruit World, Salt Village, Cinnamon Lounge
Salt VillageA vibrant community known for its upscale eateries and cafes, Salt Village offers a luxury feel with easy access to the beach and local amenities.Salt Village Beach, Salt Bar & Bistro, Salt Village Markets, Cudgen Creek, Spa at Salt
CudgenA tranquil coastal area with a more local vibe, perfect for families and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Close to nature and less crowded than main tourist spots.Cudgen Creek, Cudgen Nature Reserve, Local cafes, Fishing spots, Pacific Ocean access
Fingal HeadKnown for its natural beauty and scenic landscapes, Fingal Head attracts nature lovers and those looking to explore outdoor activities.Fingal Head Lighthouse, Fingal Head National Park, Duranbah Beach, Tallebudgera Creek, Whale watching opportunities
ChinderahA charming riverside town, Chinderah offers a laid-back atmosphere and access to both river and beach, appealing to those wanting a mix of scenery.Chinderah Bay, Chinderah Village, Local markets, Fishing spots, River activities
Banora PointA suburban area close to the coast, offering affordable properties and access to local shops and amenities, suitable for longer stays.Banora Point Shopping Centre, Local parks, Golfing at Banora Point, Scenic drives, Community events
Kings ForestA new residential development with modern amenities, it's appealing for longer-term stays and family-oriented travelers seeking tranquility and nature.Kings Forest Golf Course, Nature walking trails, Community facilities, Proximity to beaches, Local wildlife

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Kingscliff Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Kingscliff is an entire home: 95% of listings, with private rooms at 5%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 61%, about twice the share of houses (32%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Kingscliff Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 95%
  • Private room 5%
Room types in numbers
Kingscliff Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home95.3%363
Private room4.7%18

Listings by property type

Kingscliff Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 61%
  • House 32%
  • Hotel/Boutique 4%
  • Others 2%
Property types in numbers
Kingscliff Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
Apartment/Condo61.4%234
House31.8%121
Hotel/Boutique4.5%17
Others2.4%9

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kingscliff Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Kingscliff (29% of entire homes), and 44% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 360 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Kingscliff entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Kingscliff entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio5.6%20
1 bedroom21.1%76
2 bedrooms29.2%105
3 bedrooms23.1%83
4 bedrooms13.6%49
5+ bedrooms7.5%27

What Each Home Size Earns in Kingscliff

A typical studio in Kingscliff earned A$22,800 over the past year, against A$118,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Kingscliff
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Studio20A$22,800A$25,100A$24637%
1 bedroom76A$25,000A$31,400A$27740%
2 bedrooms105A$30,800A$37,200A$44135%
3 bedrooms83A$39,800A$50,400A$59635%
4 bedrooms49A$74,700A$85,100A$90734%
5+ bedrooms27A$118,000A$128,000A$1,22439%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kingscliff Sleep?

The most common capacity in Kingscliff is eight or more guests (22% of listings), and 43% of listings sleep six or more.

Kingscliff listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Kingscliff listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listingsListings
2 guests15.3%58
3 guests11.4%43
4 guests17.7%67
5 guests12.2%46
6 guests18.8%71
7 guests2.4%9
8+ guests22.2%84

How Kingscliff Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Kingscliff hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 31% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
13
Beds per listing
3.1
Show exact location
31%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kingscliff Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Kingscliff: 89% of listings have one, and 87% offer free parking on site.

Share of Kingscliff listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • TV 99%
  • Wifi 98%
  • Smoke alarm 97%
  • Bed linens 90%
  • Washer 89%
  • Hair dryer 88%
  • Free parking on premises 87%
  • Heating 87%
  • Iron 86%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Kingscliff

Listings in Kingscliff with an indoor fireplace earned about 3.1 times as much a year, on average, as those without: A$150,000 against A$47,600. The gap is smaller for an outdoor kitchen (about 2.7 times as much) and a garden view (about 2.6 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 Kingscliff 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

  • Indoor fireplace +215% on 4% of listings
  • Outdoor kitchen +174% on 5% of listings
  • Garden view +163% on 8% of listings
  • Beach essentials +148% on 13% of listings
  • Sun loungers +111% on 19% of listings
  • Backyard +104% on 36% of listings
  • BBQ grill +101% on 39% of listings
  • Pool view +96% on 6% of listings
  • Ping pong table +92% on 5% of listings
  • Bikes +84% on 8% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Kingscliff listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Indoor fireplace4%A$150,000A$47,600+215%
Outdoor kitchen5%A$130,000A$47,500+174%
Garden view8%A$119,000A$45,200+163%
Beach essentials13%A$107,000A$43,200+148%
Sun loungers19%A$89,700A$42,400+111%
Backyard36%A$75,900A$37,300+104%
BBQ grill39%A$74,100A$36,800+101%
Pool view6%A$94,900A$48,400+96%
Ping pong table5%A$94,600A$49,200+92%
Bikes8%A$88,500A$48,100+84%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff draws mostly domestic guests: 91% of those who left reviews live in Australia. No single city dominates: Brisbane is the largest source, at about 9% of reviews. Of the 9% from abroad, most come from New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

91% of Kingscliff guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 91%
  • International 9%

Where Kingscliff guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Brisbane 9%
  • Gold Coast 5%
  • Sydney 3%
  • Brisbane City 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Kingscliff guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Brisbane8.8%
Gold Coast5.0%
Sydney3.2%
Brisbane City2.8%

Where Kingscliff guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Australia 91%
  • New Zealand 3%
  • United Kingdom 2%
  • United States 1%
  • Canada 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Kingscliff guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
Australia91.2%
New Zealand2.6%
United Kingdom2.4%
United States1.1%
Canada0.8%

Languages spoken by Kingscliff guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 81%
  • Spanish 3%
  • German 3%
  • French 2%
  • Chinese 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Kingscliff guests
LanguageShare of guests
English80.8%
Spanish3.3%
German2.8%
French2.4%
Chinese1.3%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 28% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.65, against 4.91 for location.

Location scores highest in Kingscliff; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.79
  • Cleanliness 4.72
  • Communication 4.80
  • Location 4.91
  • Check-in 4.78
  • Value 4.65
Category scores in numbers
Kingscliff guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.79
Cleanliness4.72
Communication4.80
Location4.91
Check-in4.78
Value4.65

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Kingscliff: Stays, Rules and Fees

84% of Kingscliff listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 16% 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 Kingscliff listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 57%
  • 181-270 days 27%
  • 91-180 days 14%
  • 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Kingscliff listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days57.2%218
181-270 days27.0%103
91-180 days14.2%54
31-90 days1.6%6

Days a year Kingscliff listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 14%
  • 91-180 days 27%
  • 31-90 days 43%
  • 1-30 days 13%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Kingscliff listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days1.8%7
181-270 days14.4%55
91-180 days27.3%104
31-90 days43.0%164
1-30 days13.4%51

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kingscliff?

The average Kingscliff booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in December and shortest in September. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 8,420 in all. Nearly three-quarters of 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 Kingscliff

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Kingscliff Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About three-quarters of listings in Kingscliff accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Kingscliff listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 7% 26 listings
  • 2 Nights 69% 263 listings
  • 3 Nights 16% 62 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 3% 13 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 2% 8 listings
  • 30+ Nights 2% 9 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Kingscliff?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Kingscliff, used by 59% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 14% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Kingscliff listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 5% 18 listings
  • Moderate 10% 37 listings
  • Limited 2% 8 listings
  • Firm 59% 224 listings
  • Strict 11% 43 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 13% 48 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 1% 3 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kingscliff?

Nearly nine in ten Kingscliff listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$333, and some higher fees lift the average to A$585. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly A$70 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 16% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
A$333
Average cleaning fee
A$585
Listings charging a fee
87.7%
Share of gross revenue
16.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kingscliff

The top-grossing Airbnb in Kingscliff, a four-bedroom home, took in A$458,000 over the past year, about 8.9 times the city's average of A$51,400. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.

Mana Beach house - Heated pool, Gym and Steam Room Mana Beach house - Heated pool, Gym and Steam Room Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
A$458,406
Occupancy
69.7%
Daily rate
A$1,751
Sirius Sirius Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
A$285,470
Occupancy
55.3%
Daily rate
A$1,303
Chateau on Cudgen Chateau on Cudgen Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
A$272,338
Occupancy
58.0%
Daily rate
A$1,583
Salt Village Retreat Salt Village Retreat Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
A$260,827
Occupancy
70.8%
Daily rate
A$1,007
Santi House - Beachfront home with ocean views Santi House - Beachfront home with ocean views Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
A$248,835
Occupancy
49.6%
Daily rate
A$1,601
The Station The Station Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
A$225,847
Occupancy
42.2%
Daily rate
A$1,604

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Kingscliff?

Holiday Management Co. is the top-grossing host in Kingscliff, with A$3.95 million in bookings across 107 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 72% of its 381 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Kingscliff Holiday Homes grossed A$116,000 per listing, about 3.1 times Holiday Management Co.'s A$36,900.

Top Airbnb hosts in Kingscliff by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Holiday Management Co.107A$3,950,611A$36,9224.60/5
Kingscliff Holiday Homes26A$3,006,404A$115,6314.89/5
Coastline Holiday Group40A$1,730,711A$43,2684.73/5
4Salt Property Management21A$1,640,468A$78,1184.86/5
5Dan (UHoliday)33A$1,600,566A$48,5024.82/5
6Kingscliff Accommodation36A$1,295,690A$35,9914.27/5
7Tarnia1A$458,406A$458,4064.96/5
8Deborah4A$386,306A$96,5774.92/5
9Claire6A$325,524A$54,2544.88/5
10Peta1A$272,338A$272,3385.00/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kingscliff?

Professional management companies run 44% of Kingscliff listings. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Two-thirds 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.

Superhosts
39.1%
Professional management
44.4%
Cohosted listings
16.3%
Instant Book enabled
67.2%
Simplified Pricing
91.1%

Nearby markets

Kingscliff vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 16 km, Bogangar (7 km away) earned the most per listing, about 19% more than Kingscliff. Coolangatta was the busiest, booked on 48% of nights against 37% in Kingscliff.

Airbnb markets near Kingscliff: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Casuarina 3 km46A$54,876A$59841%
Casuarina Beach 3 km106A$55,907A$59838%
Bogangar 7 km123A$61,052A$51643%
Hastings Point 10 km33A$39,087A$42934%
Tweed Heads 11 km109A$39,052A$35842%
Coolangatta 12 km65A$51,625A$44748%
Pottsville 13 km79A$45,053A$45041%
Tweed Shire Council 16 km122A$45,264A$40141%

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Markets Similar to Kingscliff

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FAQ

Kingscliff Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kingscliff?

An active Kingscliff Airbnb grossed A$51,369 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 381 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$7,870 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Kingscliff?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kingscliff listings earn between A$2,310 and A$7,870 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$12,800 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 Kingscliff?

Listings in Kingscliff were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the New South Wales average. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kingscliff?

The average booked night in Kingscliff cost A$540 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$300 and A$705, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kingscliff?

In Kingscliff, 99% 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 Kingscliff?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Kingscliff Airbnb grossed A$51,369 in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% above 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$29,619 a year (about A$2,470 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$4,410 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Kingscliff?

December usually pays best, averaging A$9,990 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.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kingscliff?

Each night a Kingscliff listing was open to book earned A$194 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$368 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff stays were booked 66 days (about two 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 Kingscliff?

The average Kingscliff Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Kingscliff rated?

Guests rate Kingscliff Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff Beach, Salt Village and Cudgen draw the most short-term rental interest in Kingscliff. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Kingscliff?

AirROI counted 381 active Airbnb listings in Kingscliff as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Casuarina, 3 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kingscliff?

In Kingscliff, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$333, and some higher fees lift the average to A$585.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 381 active Airbnb listings in Kingscliff 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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