Tourism statisticsCity2026
Darwin Tourism Statistics: 12,803 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 12,803 Airbnb stays in Darwin, in the Northern Territory, Australia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 86,332
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within Australia, among guests who left a review
- 83%
Key facts
Darwin Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Tourism Research Australia puts all of Australia at 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Darwin at 12,803 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Darwin added up to 86,332 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Darwin lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 64 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Darwin in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Darwin ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Darwin in July were booked furthest ahead, about 100 days, against 34 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 83% of Darwin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia, and the United Kingdom at 3.3% and New Zealand at 2.5% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Darwin took 0.4% of all Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Darwin 33rd for Airbnb stays among the 200 towns it lists in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Australia?
Tourism Research Australia counted 7.6 million international tourist arrivals for all of Australia in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Darwin accounted for 0.4% of Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Australia | International visitor trips to Australia in the year ending December 2024 | 2024 | Tourism Research Australia |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Darwin
Darwin had 627 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 12,803 stays and 86,332 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.7 nights and was booked about 64 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 627
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 12,803
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 86,332
- Typical stay
- 6.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 64 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Darwin?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Darwin in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
August ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, September, June, May, April, October, March, January, December, November, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.9% | 89 days |
| July | 10.4% | 100 days |
| September | 9.8% | 58 days |
| June | 9.6% | 83 days |
| May | 8.7% | 60 days |
| April | 8.0% | 57 days |
| October | 7.7% | 53 days |
| March | 7.5% | 41 days |
| January | 7.4% | 38 days |
| December | 7.0% | 48 days |
| November | 6.9% | 36 days |
| February | 6.0% | 34 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Darwin Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Darwin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia (83%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.3% and New Zealand at 2.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Melbourne was the top origin city at 4.6%, ahead of Adelaide at 2.8%. The figures rest on 33,838 reviews, written over many years.
83% from within Australia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Australia 83%
- From abroad 17%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Darwin
How many tourists visit Darwin?
Australia as a whole had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Tourism Research Australia. AirROI puts Darwin at 0.4% of Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 12,803 Airbnb stays in Darwin in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Darwin?
The busiest Airbnb month in Darwin in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Darwin?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Darwin in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 34 days ahead, against 100 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Darwin?
A typical Airbnb stay in Darwin lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 64 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.3 nights in August to 9.1 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Darwin come from?
Of Darwin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% were from within Australia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.3% and New Zealand at 2.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Melbourne at 4.6%, ahead of Adelaide at 2.8%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Tourism Research Australia counts international tourist arrivals (7.6 million in 2024 across Australia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 12,803 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 12,803 stays at 6.74 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 33,838 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.