Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Margate, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Margate brought in A$27,148 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Margate Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Queensland average. Listings averaged A$253 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, against A$405 and 46% for the Queensland average.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.6 times as much as in November, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Margate is the 132nd-largest of 145 Queensland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Margate?
Gross bookings per Margate listing averaged A$27,148 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Queensland average: A$51,864), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Margate listing brought in A$5,400 in July, its best month, and A$2,100 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Margate's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$6,430+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$4,670 or more, roughly A$1,900 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$2,790 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,550 or less, about 56% 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.
July earned about 2.6 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,390.
Margate Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$3,455 | 47.9% | A$266 | A$111 | 34 days | 5.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$2,101 | 20.8% | A$262 | A$70 | 34 days | 13.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$3,648 | 45.8% | A$275 | A$118 | 40 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$2,268 | 29.3% | A$270 | A$73 | 31 days | 2.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,219 | 33.7% | A$256 | A$79 | 25 days | 5.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$2,565 | 33.7% | A$253 | A$83 | 20 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,674 | 41.9% | A$270 | A$122 | 23 days | 4.6 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,287 | 40.7% | A$258 | A$106 | 24 days | 5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$4,001 | 57.5% | A$248 | A$133 | 25 days | 7.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$5,398 | 60.9% | A$249 | A$174 | 44 days | 7.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,773 | 47.1% | A$247 | A$122 | 37 days | 4.9 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$4,290 | 56.3% | A$248 | A$143 | 24 days | 6.1 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.
The typical Margate listing earns about A$2,790 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Margate Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Margate Airbnb took in A$27,148 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,430 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$2,420 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$3,100 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,690 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,230 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.
Margate Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$24,048 | A$40,270 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Margate bookings | A$3,100 | A$5,190 |
| Gross bookings | A$27,148 | A$45,460 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Margate listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,720 | −A$6,230 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$3,100 | −A$5,190 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,360 | −A$2,270 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$540 | −A$910 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$810 | −A$1,360 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$270 | −A$270 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$140 | −A$140 |
| 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$9,940 | −A$16,370 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$17,208about A$1,430 a month | A$29,090about A$2,420 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Margate Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Margate'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 Margate 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 Margate's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Margate listings are booked on 62% or more of their nights, against 40% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$245 adds about A$2,470 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$300 a night or more, against a median of A$245. 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$2,400 a year.
- Open for the busy months. July brought the average listing about A$5,400, against A$2,100 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Margate listings average 4.62 stars, and 33% 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$3,790 a month, against A$2,260 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Margate?
Margate listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Queensland average (46%) and 2 points below the Australia average (43%). Occupancy swings from 21% in November to 61% in July.
Across Margate's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 62% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 40% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 20% or less, under two nights a week.
July was the busiest month in Margate, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Margate?
The average nightly rate in Margate, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$253 over the past year, about 38% below the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$405). Rates peak in April and December at about A$275 and bottom out in June and August at about A$245.
Across Margate's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$355+ a night, about 43% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$300 or more, about A$55 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$245 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$180 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
December rates ran 11% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$258.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Margate?
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 Margate it averaged A$105 over the past year, from about A$70 in November to about A$174 in July.
Across Margate's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$187+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$136 or more, about A$40 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$94 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$75 or less, about 20% below the median.
July RevPAR was about 2.5 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$111. The 12-month RevPAR of A$105 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 Margate
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Margate is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in July and bottomed out in November.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Margate?
Guests book Margate stays 35 days ahead on average (about five weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 44 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical July booking is made in early June.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 35 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 Margate
None of the 21 active listings in Margate display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
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 Margate.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Margate
AirROI's area guide picks Margate Foreshore, Margate Village & Central Oxley Avenue and Scotts Point as the parts of Margate that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Margate Foreshore | Holidaymakers and weekend leisure visitors book along Margate Parade for direct access to the sand, paved coastal path, and sheltered swimming waters. Most stays consist of couples and families seeking beachfront apartments with bay views. | Margate Beach, Margate Boardwalk, Margate Beach Bathing Pavilions, Margate Parade, The Sebel Brisbane Margate Beach |
| Margate Village & Central Oxley Avenue | This commercial pocket suits business travellers, hospital visitors, and longer-stay guests wanting immediate walking access to supermarkets, cafes, and Translink bus routes. Accommodation mostly includes low-rise units, detached houses, and motels situated between Baynes Street and Oxley Avenue. | Margate Village Shopping Centre, Oxley Avenue, Humpybong State School, Baynes Street, John Scott Park |
| Scotts Point | Located at the southern end where the suburb borders Woody Point, this area attracts coastal walkers, anglers, and families who prefer proximity to headland lookouts and park reserves. Stays are predominantly standalone beach houses and low-density residential duplexes. | Scotts Point, Scotts Point Beach, Redcliffe Peninsula Coastal Pathway, Apex Park, Woody Point Foreshore Reserve |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Margate vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 28 km, Greater Brisbane (22 km away) earned the most per listing, about 66% more than Margate. South Brisbane was the busiest, booked on 56% of nights against 41% in Margate.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton 22 km | 42 | A$37,784 | A$314 | 54% |
| Greater Brisbane 22 km | 4,386 | A$45,133 | A$347 | 47% |
| Fortitude Valley 25 km | 165 | A$43,745 | A$313 | 52% |
| New Farm 25 km | 45 | A$37,069 | A$337 | 48% |
| Spring Hill 25 km | 77 | A$27,356 | A$224 | 43% |
| Kangaroo Point 27 km | 47 | A$35,432 | A$303 | 46% |
| South Brisbane 27 km | 181 | A$44,129 | A$291 | 56% |
| East Brisbane 28 km | 53 | A$25,256 | A$227 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Gold Coast City Airbnb data 4,240 listings
- Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb data 2,774 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,003 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 834 listings
- Surfers Paradise Airbnb data 761 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 662 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 406 listings
- Whitsunday Regional Airbnb data 392 listings
See all 145 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Margate
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Margate:
- Geelong Airbnb data VIC · A$273/night · 40.8%
- Ballarat Airbnb data VIC · A$255/night · 44.1%
- Mildura Airbnb data VIC · A$292/night · 41.3%
- Bendigo Airbnb data VIC · A$288/night · 41.8%
- St Kilda Airbnb data VIC · A$243/night · 45.6%
- Canberra Airbnb data ACT · A$255/night · 46.7%
FAQ
Margate Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Margate?
An active Margate Airbnb grossed A$27,148 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,670 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Margate?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Margate listings earn between A$1,550 and A$4,670 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$6,430 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 Margate?
Listings in Margate were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Margate?
The average booked night in Margate cost A$253 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$180 and A$300, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Margate?
None of the active Margate listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Margate?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Margate Airbnb grossed A$27,148 in the 12 months to October 2026, 48% below the Queensland average of A$51,864, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$17,208 a year (about A$1,430 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$2,420 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Margate?
July paid best over the past year, at A$5,400 per active listing, and November paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Margate?
Each night a Margate listing was open to book earned A$105 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$187 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Margate?
Margate stays were booked 35 days (about five 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 Margate?
The average Margate Airbnb stay lasted 5.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Margate rated?
Guests rate Margate Airbnbs 4.62 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Margate?
Margate Foreshore, Margate Village & Central Oxley Avenue and Scotts Point draw the most short-term rental interest in Margate. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Margate?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Margate as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Hamilton, 22 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Margate?
In Margate, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$177.
How many tourists visit Margate, QLD?
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 447 Airbnb stays in Margate, QLD in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Queensland tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Margate 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.