SOL VILLA ~ Luxury Retreat ~ SLEEP 10 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$160,828
- Occupancy
- 52.8%
- Daily rate
- A$837
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Skennars Head, NSW Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Skennars Head brought in A$40,533 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 13% less than the New South Wales average of A$46,850.
The short answer
Skennars Head Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged A$484 a night, about 9% higher than the New South Wales average of A$445, and were booked on 41% of available nights, close to its 41%.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in August, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Skennars Head is the 221st-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Skennars Head?
Gross bookings per Skennars Head listing averaged A$40,533 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 Skennars Head listing brings in A$9,630 in December, its best month, and A$3,190 in August, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$12,300+ a month, about 3.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$6,310 or more, roughly A$3,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,350 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,250 or less, about two-thirds 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 three times what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$11,100 A$2,630
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.
Skennars Head 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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$3,548 | 35.2% | A$536 | A$118 | 43 days | 4.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$5,322 | 51.4% | A$546 | A$172 | 45 days | 6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$5,062 | 51.8% | A$554 | A$169 | 51 days | 8.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$8,160 | 52.8% | A$586 | A$263 | 88 days | 7.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$7,172 | 49.0% | A$586 | A$231 | 57 days | 5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,697 | 39.3% | A$561 | A$168 | 25 days | 5.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$5,825 | 47.3% | A$566 | A$188 | 35 days | 3.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,444 | 43.0% | A$570 | A$148 | 51 days | 5.1 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,858 | 34.5% | A$498 | A$124 | 43 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$4,066 | 41.4% | A$508 | A$136 | 20 days | 8.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,713 | 39.3% | A$496 | A$152 | 49 days | 4.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,454 | 35.1% | A$492 | A$111 | 47 days | 4.7 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 Skennars Head address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Skennars Head Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Skennars Head Airbnb took in A$40,533 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,160 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$4,120 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$4,450 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$1,860 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.
Skennars Head Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$36,083 | A$67,840 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Skennars Head bookings | A$4,450 | A$8,360 |
| Gross bookings | A$40,533 | A$76,200 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 83% of Skennars Head listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$5,440 | −A$10,220 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$4,450 | −A$8,360 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,030 | −A$3,810 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$810 | −A$1,520 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,220 | −A$2,290 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$410 | −A$410 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$200 | −A$200 |
| 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$14,560 | −A$26,810 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$25,973about A$2,160 a month | A$49,390about A$4,120 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Skennars Head Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Skennars Head'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 Skennars Head 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 Skennars Head's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Skennars Head listings are booked on 61% or more of their nights, against 40% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$520 adds about A$5,200 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$755 a night or more, against a median of A$520. 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$3,610 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about A$9,630, against A$3,190 in August, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Skennars Head listings average 4.90 stars, and 63% 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$6,350 a month, against A$3,380 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Skennars Head?
Skennars Head listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the New South Wales average and 2 percentage points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 32% in August to 62% in December.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 61% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 40% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 23% or less, under two nights a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Skennars Head, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 45% 72% 28%
The 12-month rate of 41% 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 Skennars Head?
The average nightly rate in Skennars Head, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$484 over the past year, about 9% above the New South Wales average of A$445 and about 26% above the Australia average of A$385. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in January at about A$620 and bottom out in August and September at about A$520.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$1,030+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$755 or more, about A$240 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$520 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$190 or less, about a third of the median.
January rates run 20% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$657 A$492
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$547. The 12-month ADR of A$484 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Skennars Head?
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 Skennars Head it averaged A$185 over the past year, from about A$103 in a typical August to about A$311 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$330+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$239 or more, about A$95 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$144 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$87 or less, about 60% of the median.
December RevPAR is about three times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$358 A$93
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$165. The 12-month RevPAR of A$185 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 Skennars Head
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Skennars Head is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in December and bottom out in August.
Average revenue by month in Skennars Head
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$9,630 A$3,190
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$5,020.
Revenue by month in Skennars Head in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | A$8,490 |
| February | A$3,660 |
| March | A$4,750 |
| April | A$4,690 |
| May | A$3,360 |
| June | A$3,550 |
| July | A$4,660 |
| August | A$3,190 |
| September | A$3,700 |
| October | A$5,330 |
| November | A$5,240 |
| December | A$9,630 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Skennars Head?
Guests book Skennars Head stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 79 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 21 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
Monthly average 43 days 88 days 20 days
The 12-month figure of 46 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 Skennars Head
All 30 active listings in Skennars Head 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 Skennars Head.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Skennars Head
AirROI's area guide picks four Skennars Head neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Skennars Beach, Alstonville and Clunes. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skennars Beach | A serene beach area perfect for families and couples seeking a relaxing getaway. Close proximity to local cafes and stunning coastal views. | Skennars Head Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Little Biddy, Richmond River, Bangalow Markets |
| Alstonville | A peaceful country town offering a relaxed lifestyle with beautiful views and local markets. It’s popular for those seeking a getaway from crowded tourist spots. | Alstonville Plateau, Fawcett Park, Alstonville Markets, The Big Scrub, Cherry Street |
| Clunes | A quaint rural village that is part of the 'Northern Rivers' region. Ideal for a quiet retreat and attracting nature lovers and tranquility seekers. | Clunes Hotel, Clunes Village Markets, Historical Clunes Church, Bexhill Open Air Cathedral, Repentance Creek |
| Tintenbar | A small rural community close to natural attractions, providing a taste of country life. Perfect for those seeking peace and proximity to nature. | Tintenbar Nature Reserve, Tintenbar Village, Local farms, Scenic drives around Tintenbar, Vista at the Beach |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Skennars Head Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Skennars Head is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses are the most common property type at 63%, about 4.8 times the share of apartments and condos (13%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Skennars Head Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 97%
- Private room 3%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 96.7% | 29 |
| Private room | 3.3% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Skennars Head Airbnb listings by property type
- House 63%
- Apartment/Condo 13%
- Hotel/Boutique 10%
- Others 10%
- Cabin/Outdoor 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 63.3% | 19 |
| Apartment/Condo | 13.3% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 10.0% | 3 |
| Others | 10.0% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 3.3% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Skennars Head Have?
The most common size among Skennars Head's 29 entire homes with a bedroom count is four bedrooms (7 homes).
Skennars Head entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
7%
21%
17%
21%
24%
10%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6.9% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 20.7% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.7% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.3% | 3 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Skennars Head Sleep?
Skennars Head is a group-trip market: 30% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, two guests (27%).
Skennars Head listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
27%
3%
10%
7%
17%
7%
30%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 26.7% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 3.3% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 10.0% | 3 |
| 5 guests | 6.7% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 16.7% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 6.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 30.0% | 9 |
How Skennars Head Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Skennars Head hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 47% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 12
- Beds per listing
- 3.1
- Show exact location
- 47%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Skennars Head Offer?
Pools are common in Skennars Head: 50% of listings have one, and 80% offer self check-in.
Share of Skennars Head listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Skennars Head?
Most Skennars Head 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 New Zealand.
81% of Skennars Head guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 81%
- International 19%
Where Skennars Head guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 9.3% |
| Sydney | 8.4% |
| Gold Coast | 4.0% |
Where Skennars Head guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 80.9% |
| United Kingdom | 6.0% |
| New Zealand | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3.0% |
| Hong Kong | 0.9% |
Languages spoken by Skennars Head guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 65.0% |
| French | 8.7% |
| German | 6.8% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Skennars Head?
Skennars Head Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 63% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.82.
Check-in scores highest in Skennars Head; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Skennars Head: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than three-quarters of Skennars Head listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 27% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Skennars Head listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 50%
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 23%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 50.0% | 15 |
| 181-270 days | 26.7% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 23.3% | 7 |
Days a year Skennars Head listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 23%
- 31-90 days 30%
- 1-30 days 20%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 26.7% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 23.3% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 30.0% | 9 |
| 1-30 days | 20.0% | 6 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Skennars Head?
The average Skennars Head booking lasts 6.1 nights, longest in November and shortest in May. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year. 55% 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 Skennars Head
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.2 nights 9.6 nights 3.5 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Skennars Head Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than half of listings in Skennars Head accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Skennars Head listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Skennars Head?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Skennars Head, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 30% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Skennars Head listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Skennars Head?
Nearly all Skennars Head listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$239. Spread over the average stay of 6.1 nights, that adds roughly A$40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$239
- Average cleaning fee
- A$309
- Listings charging a fee
- 96.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 11.0%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Skennars Head
The top-grossing Airbnb in Skennars Head, a five-bedroom home, took in A$161,000 over the past year, about four times the city's average of A$40,500.
SOL VILLA ~ Luxury Retreat ~ SLEEP 10 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Coastal Dream: Pool, Sauna, Spa, Gym,5min to beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- A$109,583
- Occupancy
- 65.4%
- Daily rate
- A$914
Headland House & Hideaway - 2 beach houses in 1! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- A$89,959
- Occupancy
- 41.5%
- Daily rate
- A$775
Elysium Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- A$79,534
- Occupancy
- 38.3%
- Daily rate
- A$664
Skennars Head Family Getaway Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.67 - Revenue
- A$67,348
- Occupancy
- 34.3%
- Daily rate
- A$611
Palm Cove Skennars Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- A$65,710
- Occupancy
- 30.2%
- Daily rate
- A$788
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Skennars Head?
Professional management companies run 17% of Skennars Head listings and owners run the rest, though 43% of listings have a co-host. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 83% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 70.0%
- Professional management
- 16.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 43.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 36.7%
- Simplified Pricing
- 83.3%
Nearby markets
Skennars Head vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 24 km, Byron Bay (20 km away) earned the most per listing, about 80% more than Skennars Head. Ballina Shire Council and Suffolk Park were the busiest, each booked on 44% of nights against 41% in Skennars Head.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Head 3 km | 257 | A$47,382 | A$496 | 41% |
| Ballina Shire Council 5 km | 126 | A$48,041 | A$461 | 44% |
| Ballina 5 km | 51 | A$30,496 | A$339 | 41% |
| Suffolk Park 16 km | 183 | A$55,603 | A$624 | 44% |
| Bangalow 18 km | 95 | A$56,972 | A$641 | 38% |
| Byron Bay 20 km | 1,002 | A$73,153 | A$648 | 42% |
| Ewingsdale 22 km | 48 | A$69,636 | A$850 | 40% |
| Byron Shire Council 24 km | 174 | A$72,543 | A$679 | 43% |
Other Airbnb Markets in New South Wales
- Sydney Airbnb data 10,260 listings
- Shoalhaven City Council Airbnb data 1,026 listings
- Newcastle-Maitland Airbnb data 797 listings
- Gosford Airbnb data 789 listings
- Central Coast Council Airbnb data 774 listings
- Jindabyne Airbnb data 584 listings
- Nelson Bay Airbnb data 540 listings
- Wollongong City Council Airbnb data 508 listings
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Markets Similar to Skennars Head
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Skennars Head:
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- Cairns Regional Airbnb data QLD · A$447/night · 41.3%
- City Of Busselton Airbnb data WA · A$482/night · 43.8%
- Douglas Shire Airbnb data QLD · A$456/night · 39.5%
- Port Douglas Airbnb data QLD · A$525/night · 39.8%
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FAQ
Skennars Head Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Skennars Head?
An active Skennars Head Airbnb grossed A$40,533 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$6,310 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Skennars Head?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Skennars Head listings earn between A$2,250 and A$6,310 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$12,300 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 Skennars Head?
Listings in Skennars Head were booked on 41% 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 Skennars Head?
The average booked night in Skennars Head cost A$484 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$190 and A$755, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Skennars Head?
All active Skennars Head 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 Skennars Head?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Skennars Head Airbnb grossed A$40,533 in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% 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$25,973 a year (about A$2,160 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$4,120 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Skennars Head?
December usually pays best, averaging A$9,630 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Skennars Head?
Each night a Skennars Head listing was open to book earned A$185 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$330 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Skennars Head?
Skennars Head stays were booked 46 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Skennars Head?
The average Skennars Head Airbnb stay lasted 6.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Skennars Head rated?
Guests rate Skennars Head Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Skennars Head?
Skennars Beach, Alstonville and Clunes draw the most short-term rental interest in Skennars Head. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Skennars Head?
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Skennars Head as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Lennox Head, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Skennars Head?
In Skennars Head, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$239.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Skennars Head 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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