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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Kioloa brought in A$23,291 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 54% less than the New South Wales average of A$50,414.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the New South Wales average. Listings averaged A$356 a night and were booked on 26% of available nights, against A$470 and 41% for the New South Wales average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.5 times as much as in May, usually the slowest.
With 54 active listings, Kioloa is the 142nd-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 6% while the number of active listings grew 13%.
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Gross bookings per Kioloa listing averaged A$23,291 over the 12 months to October 2026 (New South Wales average: A$50,414), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kioloa listing brings in A$6,230 in January, its best month, and A$1,760 in May, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 40% 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.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
January earns about 3.5 times what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,080. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
January 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$2,742 | 27.0% | A$374 | A$88 | 93 days | 3.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$2,112 | 23.3% | A$370 | A$70 | 69 days | 3.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$5,261 | 40.1% | A$408 | A$170 | 134 days | 7.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$5,780 | 43.3% | A$427 | A$186 | 109 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$3,021 | 34.0% | A$373 | A$108 | 37 days | 3.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$2,623 | 26.7% | A$366 | A$85 | 56 days | 3.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,388 | 34.2% | A$377 | A$113 | 89 days | 5.1 nights |
| May 2026 | A$1,996 | 22.6% | A$351 | A$64 | 61 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$2,927 | 28.7% | A$330 | A$98 | 15 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$2,934 | 28.0% | A$330 | A$95 | 26 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,600 | 20.4% | A$331 | A$84 | 40 days | 3.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$2,048 | 22.0% | A$336 | A$68 | 53 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Kioloa home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kioloa Airbnb took in A$23,291 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,250 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$2,290 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$2,390 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,450 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,080 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$20,901 | A$37,990 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Kioloa bookings | A$2,390 | A$4,350 |
| Gross bookings | A$23,291 | A$42,340 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Kioloa listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,230 | −A$5,880 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$2,390 | −A$4,350 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,160 | −A$2,120 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$470 | −A$850 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$700 | −A$1,270 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$230 | −A$230 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$8,300 | −A$14,820 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$14,991about A$1,250 a month | A$27,520about A$2,290 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Kioloa'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 Kioloa home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about A$3,530 a month, against A$1,940 for the average one.
Occupancy
Kioloa listings were booked on 26% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 17 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 19% in May to 47% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
January is usually the busiest month in Kioloa, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 26% 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 Kioloa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$356 over the past year, about 24% below the New South Wales average of A$470 and about 12% below the Australia average of A$405. In a typical year, rates peak in January at about A$425 and bottom out in July and August at about A$345.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates run 23% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$363.
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 Kioloa it averaged A$96 over the past year, from about A$57 in a typical May to about A$201 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 3.5 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$101. The 12-month RevPAR of A$96 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Kioloa has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to November and slows again in March. A listing earns about 88% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Kioloa
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$3,080.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$6,230 |
| February | Shoulder season | A$2,990 |
| March | Low season | A$2,470 |
| April | High season | A$3,800 |
| May | Low season | A$1,760 |
| June | Low season | A$2,410 |
| July | Low season | A$2,500 |
| August | Low season | A$2,580 |
| September | Low season | A$2,350 |
| October | Low season | A$2,590 |
| November | Low season | A$2,440 |
| December | High season | A$4,880 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | A$5,550 | 43% | A$401 |
| High seasonApril | A$3,800 | 36% | A$373 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary | A$2,990 | 33% | A$373 |
| Low seasonMarch, May–November | A$2,390 | 23% | A$351 |
Guests book Kioloa stays 75 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 114 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 21 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, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 75 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
70% of the 54 active listings in Kioloa 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 Kioloa.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Kioloa neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kioloa Beach, Murramarang National Park and Durras North. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kioloa Beach | A picturesque beach that offers a serene environment and beautiful ocean views. Ideal for families and travelers seeking relaxation and natural beauty. | Kioloa Beach, Bawley Point Beach, Murramarang National Park, Bawley Point, Kiarama Surf Life Saving Club |
| Murramarang National Park | A stunning national park that features diverse wildlife and breathtaking coastal scenery. A top destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. | Bawley Point Beach, Pretty Beach, Murramarang Beach, Murramarang National Park walking trails, Wildlife watching |
| Durras North | A tranquil beachside locality that thrives with nature, ideal for camping and outdoor activities. Offers a peaceful escape from urban life. | Durras North Beach, Murramarang National Park, Camping facilities, Fishing spots, Secluded beaches |
| Nelligen | A small village on the Clyde River known for its scenic waterways. Perfect for travelers who enjoy river activities and peaceful retreats. | Clyde River, Nelligen Bridge, River kayaking, Fishing spots, Local pubs |
| Mollymook | A popular beach destination known for its pristine beaches and golf course. Very appealing for holidaymakers looking for a beach getaway. | Mollymook Beach, Mollymook Golf Club, Rick Stein at Bannisters, Beachfront cafes, Surfing spots |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Kioloa is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Houses are the most common property type at 69%, about 2.5 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (28%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Kioloa Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.1% | 53 |
| Private room | 1.9% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Kioloa Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 68.5% | 37 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 27.8% | 15 |
| Others | 1.9% | 1 |
| Apartment/Condo | 1.9% | 1 |
Most Kioloa homes are built for groups: 51% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (47%). Shares are of the 51 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Kioloa entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 2.0% | 1 |
| 2 bedrooms | 47.1% | 24 |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% | 18 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% | 2 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Kioloa earned A$8,430 over the past year, against A$18,600 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 24 | A$8,430 | A$13,700 | A$278 | 23% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18 | A$18,600 | A$23,900 | A$432 | 24% |
The most common capacity in Kioloa is six guests or eight or more (25% of listings each), and 60% of listings sleep six or more.
Kioloa listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 1.9% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 17.0% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 20.8% | 11 |
| 6 guests | 24.5% | 13 |
| 7 guests | 11.3% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 24.5% | 13 |
Kioloa hosts set up an average of 4.3 beds per listing. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Kioloa: 44% of listings have one, and 91% offer free parking on site.
Share of Kioloa listings with each common amenity
Guests
Kioloa draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Sydney alone accounts for 16% of reviews. Of the 12% from abroad, most come from the United States and the United Kingdom.
88% of Kioloa guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Kioloa guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 15.5% |
| Canberra | 12.0% |
| Wollongong | 2.0% |
Where Kioloa guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 87.7% |
| United States | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.0% |
| Kenya | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Kioloa guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 63.4% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| German | 3.2% |
Kioloa Airbnbs average 4.70 stars, and 33% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.61, against 4.89 for location.
Location scores highest in Kioloa; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.72 |
| Cleanliness | 4.64 |
| Communication | 4.75 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.61 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Kioloa listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kioloa listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 77.8% | 42 |
| 181-270 days | 14.8% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 7.4% | 4 |
Days a year Kioloa listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 7.4% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 14.8% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 38.9% | 21 |
| 1-30 days | 38.9% | 21 |
The average Kioloa booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in December and shortest in March. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. Nearly two-thirds of 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 Kioloa
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Kioloa accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kioloa listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Kioloa, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 52% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Kioloa listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Kioloa listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$120, and some higher fees lift the average to A$196. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 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.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kioloa, a five-bedroom home, took in A$125,000 over the past year, about 5.4 times the city's average of A$23,300.
Surfriders on Merry Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Merry Beach Getaway Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
‘Cooinda’ Beachside Beauty! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Shellseeker @ Merry Beach (Linen Included) Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
O'Hara, Waterfront Merry Beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Beachside In Kioloa Entire home Professional management companies run four in ten Kioloa listings. Only 22% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 87% of listings.
3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Kioloa, and companies run 62% of its Airbnb homes. Valarie is the largest, with 13 listings and an average guest rating of 4.61; the next largest are Mollymook Milton Holidays and Bella Coast Holidays.
The three largest run 50% of Kioloa's Airbnb homes
Share of Kioloa's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in New South Wales, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 34 km, Milton (28 km away, 46 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Kioloa.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bawley Point 5 km | 100 | A$35,929 | A$469 | 32% |
| Burrill Lake 20 km | 51 | A$36,783 | A$410 | 35% |
| Ulladulla 24 km | 115 | A$31,584 | A$464 | 32% |
| Batemans Bay 24 km | 67 | A$32,017 | A$370 | 34% |
| Mollymook Beach 27 km | 37 | A$42,400 | A$593 | 35% |
| Milton 28 km | 46 | A$54,107 | A$462 | 39% |
| Malua Bay 29 km | 117 | A$46,444 | A$515 | 35% |
| Tomakin 34 km | 37 | A$36,444 | A$419 | 36% |
See all 305 New South Wales Airbnb markets
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FAQ
An active Kioloa Airbnb grossed A$23,291 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 54 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,090 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kioloa listings earn between A$1,180 and A$4,090 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$6,640 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 Kioloa were booked on 26% 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 Kioloa cost A$356 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$265 and A$445, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Kioloa, 70% 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 Kioloa Airbnb grossed A$23,291 in the 12 months to October 2026, 54% below the New South Wales average of A$50,414. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$14,991 a year (about A$1,250 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$2,290 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
January usually pays best, averaging A$6,230 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 Kioloa listing was open to book earned A$96 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$174 or more.
Kioloa stays were booked 75 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 Kioloa Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Kioloa Airbnbs 4.70 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Kioloa Beach, Murramarang National Park and Durras North draw the most short-term rental interest in Kioloa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 54 active Airbnb listings in Kioloa as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Bawley Point, 5 km away.
In Kioloa, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$120, and some higher fees lift the average to A$196.
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 681 Airbnb stays in Kioloa, NSW in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See New South Wales tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 54 active Airbnb listings in Kioloa from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Australian dollars at A$1.44 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.