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Nelson Bay, NSW Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Nelson Bay brought in A$41,068 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 12% less than the New South Wales average of A$46,850.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
540
Avg. booking lead time
66 days
Listings showing a permit
99%
Peak revenue month
January
Lowest revenue month
June

The short answer

Nelson Bay Airbnb Market at a Glance

Nelson Bay earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged A$540 a night and were booked on 30% 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 2.7 times as much as in June, usually the slowest.

With 540 active listings, Nelson Bay is the eighth-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 3% while the number of active listings grew 15%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Nelson Bay?

Gross bookings per Nelson Bay listing averaged A$41,068 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 Nelson Bay listing brings in A$8,840 in January, its best month, and A$3,260 in June, its slowest. August runs within 2% of June, so either can be the slowest in a given year. 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 3.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$11,000+ a month, about three times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$6,570 or more, roughly A$2,900 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,650 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,780 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 2.7 times what June does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$5,020. 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.

Nelson Bay 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.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Nelson Bay, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025A$4,23629.7%A$494A$14155 days3.6 nights
Oct 2025A$5,47534.3%A$530A$17766 days3.6 nights
Nov 2025A$5,36834.2%A$543A$17979 days3.5 nights
Dec 2025A$7,34238.9%A$588A$237107 days4.7 nights
Jan 2026A$8,53544.3%A$635A$27590 days4.1 nights
Feb 2026A$4,86334.9%A$552A$17465 days3.6 nights
Mar 2026A$4,58230.0%A$543A$14854 days3.4 nights
Apr 2026A$5,93236.1%A$539A$19869 days3.7 nights
May 2026A$3,78924.8%A$500A$12234 days3.2 nights
Jun 2026A$3,76824.0%A$507A$12633 days3.2 nights
Jul 2026A$4,49729.6%A$515A$14545 days4.3 nights
Aug 2026A$3,55723.4%A$504A$11545 days3.1 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 Nelson Bay market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Nelson Bay Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Nelson Bay Airbnb took in A$41,068 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,060 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$3,750 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$5,820 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,540 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,770 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.

Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsA$35,248A$63,550
Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Nelson Bay bookingsA$5,820A$10,490
Gross bookingsA$41,068A$74,040
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Nelson Bay listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−A$5,810−A$10,480
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself−A$5,820−A$10,490
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−A$2,050−A$3,700
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−A$820−A$1,480
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−A$1,230−A$2,220
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−A$410−A$410
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−A$210−A$210
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$16,350−A$28,990
Left for housing costs, then profitA$24,718about A$2,060 a monthA$45,050about A$3,750 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Nelson Bay Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Nelson Bay'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 Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Nelson Bay listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 26% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$465 adds about A$4,650 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$635 a night or more, against a median of A$465. 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$3,520 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about A$8,840, against A$3,260 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Nelson Bay listings average 4.59 stars, and 21% 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$6,170 a month, against A$3,420 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Nelson Bay?

Nelson Bay listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 13 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in January and falls to 22% in June.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 69%+ of open nights, 43 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 26% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.

January is usually the busiest month in Nelson Bay, June the quietest

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

The 12-month rate of 30% 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 Nelson Bay?

The average nightly rate in Nelson Bay, 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 January at about A$640 and bottom out in September at about A$460.

The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$910+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$635 or more, about A$170 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about A$465 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$340 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

January rates run 39% above September's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$524.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Nelson Bay?

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 Nelson Bay it averaged A$161 over the past year, from about A$107 in a typical August to about A$285 in a typical January.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$293+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$197 or more, about A$70 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about A$129 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$81 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

January RevPAR is about 2.7 times August's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$165.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to September. A listing earns about twice as much a month in December through February as in June through August.

Average revenue by month in Nelson Bay

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$5,020.

Revenue by month in Nelson Bay in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Nelson Bay, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonA$8,840
FebruaryShoulder seasonA$4,870
MarchShoulder seasonA$4,810
AprilHigh seasonA$6,030
MayLow seasonA$3,660
JuneLow seasonA$3,260
JulyLow seasonA$3,960
AugustLow seasonA$3,330
SeptemberLow seasonA$4,050
OctoberShoulder seasonA$5,140
NovemberShoulder seasonA$5,110
DecemberHigh seasonA$7,190
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Nelson Bay by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonDecember–JanuaryA$8,02042%A$612
High seasonAprilA$6,03038%A$532
Shoulder seasonFebruary–March, October–NovemberA$4,98034%A$517
Low seasonMay–SeptemberA$3,65026%A$492

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Nelson Bay?

Guests book Nelson Bay stays 66 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 93 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-September.

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 66 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 Nelson Bay

99% of the 540 active listings in Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Nelson Bay

AirROI's area guide picks five Nelson Bay neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Nelson Bay Marina, Port Stephens and Corlette. 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 Nelson Bay
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Nelson Bay Marina A vibrant hub for tourists featuring waterfront access, dining, and a range of water activities. Perfect for guests looking for convenience and picturesque views.Dolphin Watching Cruises, Fishing Charters, Jet Ski Rentals, Sky Diving Nelson Bay, Bay Village Shopping Centre
Port Stephens A larger area encompassing Nelson Bay, it offers diverse experiences from beaches to wildlife and is popular among nature enthusiasts and families.Sand Dunes Adventure, Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, Marine Park, Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse
Corlette A peaceful residential area near the bay that offers a tranquil environment for guests looking for a relaxing getaway close to Nelson Bay.Corlette Beach, Bagnalls Beach, Corlette Point, Walking tracks along the bay, Nearby local shops
Worimi National Park A natural park offering stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers seeking scenic beauty and wildlife.Sand Dunes, Wildlife Viewing, Bushwalking Trails, Fishing Spots, Picnic Areas
Nelson Bay CBD The central business district of Nelson Bay with shops, dining, and easy access to services. Great for guests wanting to stay close to the action.Nelson Bay Shopping Centre, Restaurants and Cafes, Local Markets, Centennial Park, Wharf Area

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

Listings

Nelson Bay Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Nelson Bay is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 55%, ahead of houses (40%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Nelson Bay Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 98%
  • Private room 2%
Room types in numbers
Nelson Bay Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home97.8%528
Private room2.2%12

Listings by property type

Nelson Bay Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 55%
  • House 40%
  • Hotel/Boutique 3%
  • Others 2%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
Nelson Bay Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo55.0%297
House39.8%215
Hotel/Boutique3.1%17
Others1.9%10
Cabin/Outdoor0.2%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Nelson Bay Have?

Most Nelson Bay homes are built for groups: 52% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (37%).

Nelson Bay entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms

Bedroom counts in numbers
Nelson Bay entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes Entire homes
Studio1.9%10
1 bedroom9.3%49
2 bedrooms37.2%196
3 bedrooms34.3%181
4 bedrooms11.0%58
5+ bedrooms6.3%33

What Each Home Size Earns in Nelson Bay

A typical studio in Nelson Bay earned A$20,400 over the past year, against A$82,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Nelson Bay
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio10A$20,400A$25,400A$26234%
1 bedroom49A$20,600A$25,000A$30634%
2 bedrooms196A$21,200A$29,800A$41129%
3 bedrooms181A$31,400A$36,900A$57528%
4 bedrooms58A$68,300A$73,400A$81633%
5+ bedrooms33A$82,000A$109,000A$1,16431%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Nelson Bay Sleep?

The most common capacity in Nelson Bay is six guests (28% of listings), and 57% of listings sleep six or more.

Nelson Bay listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Nelson Bay listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
2 guests9.1%48
3 guests0.8%4
4 guests21.2%112
5 guests11.9%63
6 guests28.0%148
7 guests7.8%41
8+ guests21.4%113

How Nelson Bay Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Nelson Bay hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
15
Beds per listing
3.7
Show exact location
51%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Nelson Bay Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Nelson Bay: 95% of listings offer it, and 93% have a washer.

Share of Nelson Bay listings with each common amenity

  • TV Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 96%
  • Kitchen 96%
  • Free parking on premises 95%
  • Washer 93%
  • Microwave 91%
  • Refrigerator 91%
  • Stove 89%
  • Oven 87%
  • Dishes and silverware 86%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Nelson Bay

Listings in Nelson Bay with an outdoor kitchen earned about 3.8 times as much a year, on average, as those without: A$146,000 against A$38,900. The gap is smaller for an EV charger (about 3.2 times as much) and an ocean 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 Nelson Bay 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

  • Outdoor kitchen +276% on 2% of listings
  • EV charger +216% on 2% of listings
  • Ocean view +159% on 3% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +152% on 2% of listings
  • Sun loungers +118% on 7% of listings
  • Pool table +110% on 2% of listings
  • Outdoor shower +107% on 12% of listings
  • Sound system +95% on 5% of listings
  • Ping pong table +68% on 4% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +68% on 29% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Nelson Bay listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Outdoor kitchen2%A$146,000A$38,900+276%
EV charger2%A$124,000A$39,200+216%
Ocean view3%A$102,000A$39,400+159%
Indoor fireplace2%A$100,000A$39,700+152%
Sun loungers7%A$82,900A$38,100+118%
Pool table2%A$84,500A$40,200+110%
Outdoor shower12%A$75,200A$36,300+107%
Sound system5%A$76,400A$39,100+95%
Ping pong table4%A$67,300A$40,000+68%
Outdoor dining area29%A$57,500A$34,200+68%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Nelson Bay?

Most Nelson Bay guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 19% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and the United States.

81% of Nelson Bay guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 81%
  • International 19%

Where Nelson Bay guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Sydney 19%
  • Newcastle 3%
  • London 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Nelson Bay guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Sydney18.9%
Newcastle2.5%
London1.5%

Where Nelson Bay guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Australia 81%
  • United Kingdom 6%
  • United States 2%
  • Ireland 1%
  • Singapore 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Nelson Bay guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Australia81.2%
United Kingdom6.2%
United States2.3%
Ireland1.2%
Singapore1.0%

Languages spoken by Nelson Bay guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 67%
  • Spanish 6%
  • French 5%
  • Chinese 4%
  • German 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Nelson Bay guests
Language Share of guests
English67.3%
Spanish6.0%
French5.0%
Chinese3.9%
German2.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Nelson Bay?

Nelson Bay Airbnbs average 4.59 stars, and 21% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.48, against 4.86 for location.

Location scores highest in Nelson Bay; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.65
  • Cleanliness 4.56
  • Communication 4.71
  • Location 4.86
  • Check-in 4.72
  • Value 4.48
Category scores in numbers
Nelson Bay guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.65
Cleanliness4.56
Communication4.71
Location4.86
Check-in4.72
Value4.48

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Nelson Bay: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than nine in ten Nelson Bay listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 9% 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 Nelson Bay listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 70%
  • 181-270 days 21%
  • 91-180 days 6%
  • 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Nelson Bay listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days70.2%379
181-270 days21.5%116
91-180 days6.5%35
31-90 days1.9%10

Days a year Nelson Bay listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 7%
  • 91-180 days 22%
  • 31-90 days 41%
  • 1-30 days 28%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Nelson Bay listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days1.9%10
181-270 days7.0%38
91-180 days22.0%119
31-90 days41.3%223
1-30 days27.8%150

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Nelson Bay?

The average Nelson Bay booking lasts 4 nights, longest in December and shortest in June. Listings took about 18 bookings each over the year, some 9,650 in all. Nearly six 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 Nelson Bay

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Nelson Bay Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About nine in ten listings in Nelson Bay accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Nelson Bay listings

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

  • 1 Night 11% 62 listings
  • 2 Nights 79% 428 listings
  • 3 Nights 5% 29 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 2% 10 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 3 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 8 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Nelson Bay?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Nelson Bay, used by 35% 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 17% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Nelson Bay listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 4% 24 listings
  • Moderate 12% 66 listings
  • Limited 2% 9 listings
  • Firm 35% 189 listings
  • Strict 12% 63 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 34% 186 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 1% 3 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Nelson Bay?

Nearly nine in ten Nelson Bay listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$431, and some higher fees lift the average to A$723. Spread over the average stay of 4 nights, that adds roughly A$110 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
A$431
Average cleaning fee
A$723
Listings charging a fee
87.0%
Share of gross revenue
14.2%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Nelson Bay

The top-grossing Airbnb in Nelson Bay, a five-bedroom home, took in A$404,000 over the past year, about 9.8 times the city's average of A$41,100. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have two and four bedrooms.

La Casa Bianca 13 people availability upon enq La Casa Bianca 13 people availability upon enq Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
A$403,897
Occupancy
65.5%
Daily rate
A$1,693
Vue One Nelson Bay Waterfront Luxury Vue One Nelson Bay Waterfront Luxury Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
A$339,623
Occupancy
64.4%
Daily rate
A$1,423
The Ridge The Ridge Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.79
Revenue
A$324,502
Occupancy
46.8%
Daily rate
A$2,952
Luxury Couples Escape - Vue One Luxury Couples Escape - Vue One Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
A$238,419
Occupancy
73.6%
Daily rate
A$866
Dutchie's Beach Oasis - Private home with pool, wa Dutchie's Beach Oasis - Private home with pool, wa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
A$237,020
Occupancy
76.5%
Daily rate
A$771
The Dreamhouse Nelson Bay - Luxury Ridgetop Estate The Dreamhouse Nelson Bay - Luxury Ridgetop Estate Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
A$204,462
Occupancy
37.0%
Daily rate
A$1,981

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Nelson Bay?

O'Meara Property Pty Limited is the top-grossing host in Nelson Bay, with A$5.61 million in bookings across 173 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 63% of its 540 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Sonja grossed A$223,000 per listing, about 6.9 times O'Meara Property Pty Limited's A$32,500.

Top Airbnb hosts in Nelson Bay by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
O'Meara Property Pty Limited 173A$5,614,394A$32,4534.41/5
Michelle And Shane 14A$1,346,444A$96,1754.76/5
Port Stephens Accommodation 68A$1,203,146A$17,6934.20/5
4 Holiday Rental Specialists 13A$1,094,636A$84,2034.41/5
5 LJ Hooker 35A$974,434A$27,8414.61/5
6 Sonja 4A$893,668A$223,4174.88/5
7 The Bay Holidays 19A$602,509A$31,7114.55/5
8 Follo 8A$519,095A$64,8874.86/5
9 The Ridge 2A$488,846A$244,4234.89/5
10 Pina 2A$453,755A$226,8784.88/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Nelson Bay?

Professional management companies run 43% of Nelson Bay listings. Only a quarter of listings are run by Superhosts. 61% 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 89% of listings.

Superhosts
25.7%
Professional management
43.0%
Cohosted listings
9.8%
Instant Book enabled
61.5%
Simplified Pricing
89.3%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Nelson Bay

4 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Nelson Bay, and companies run 59% of its 540 active listings. O'Meara Property is the largest, with 173 listings; the next largest are LJ Hooker, Holiday Rental Specialists and LuxeMade Stays.

The four largest run 42% of Nelson Bay's listings

Share of Nelson Bay's 540 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • O'Meara Property 32% · 173
  • LJ Hooker 6% · 35
  • Holiday Rental Specialists 2% · 13
  • LuxeMade Stays 1% · 6
  • All other listings 58%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026.

See the largest management companies in New South Wales, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Nelson Bay vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 47 km, Boat Harbour (8 km away, 54 listings) earned the most per listing, about 28% more than Nelson Bay. Newcastle-Maitland was the busiest, booked on 45% of nights against 30% in Nelson Bay.

Airbnb markets near Nelson Bay: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Shoal Bay 2 km 258A$46,772A$58030%
Fingal Bay 4 km 120A$51,260A$65831%
Hawks Nest 6 km 158A$23,586A$37828%
Tea Gardens 6 km 32A$27,278A$35628%
Boat Harbour 8 km 54A$52,447A$56535%
Port Stephens Council 8 km 311A$52,295A$59832%
Anna Bay 9 km 108A$47,782A$59333%
Newcastle-Maitland 47 km 797A$45,881A$35245%

Other Airbnb Markets in New South Wales

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Markets Similar to Nelson Bay

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FAQ

Nelson Bay Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Nelson Bay?

An active Nelson Bay Airbnb grossed A$41,068 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 540 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$6,570 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Nelson Bay?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Nelson Bay listings earn between A$1,780 and A$6,570 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$11,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Nelson Bay?

Listings in Nelson Bay were booked on 30% 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 Nelson Bay?

The average booked night in Nelson Bay cost A$540 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$340 and A$635, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Nelson Bay?

In Nelson Bay, 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 Nelson Bay?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Nelson Bay Airbnb grossed A$41,068 in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% 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$24,718 a year (about A$2,060 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$3,750 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Nelson Bay?

January usually pays best, averaging A$8,840 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Nelson Bay?

Each night a Nelson Bay listing was open to book earned A$161 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$293 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Nelson Bay?

Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay?

The average Nelson Bay Airbnb stay lasted 4 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Nelson Bay rated?

Guests rate Nelson Bay Airbnbs 4.59 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Nelson Bay?

Nelson Bay Marina, Port Stephens and Corlette draw the most short-term rental interest in Nelson Bay. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Nelson Bay?

AirROI counted 540 active Airbnb listings in Nelson Bay as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Shoal Bay, 2 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Nelson Bay?

In Nelson Bay, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$431, and some higher fees lift the average to A$723.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 540 active Airbnb listings in Nelson Bay 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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