Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Paddington, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Paddington brought in A$46,027 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Paddington Airbnb Market at a Glance
Paddington is priced below the Queensland average. Listings averaged A$312 a night, about 23% less than that average of A$405, and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to its 46% occupancy.
Timing matters: in November, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.2 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Paddington is the 134th-largest of 145 Queensland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Paddington?
Gross bookings per Paddington listing averaged A$46,027 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Queensland average: A$51,864), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Paddington listing brought in A$9,530 in November, its best month, and A$4,420 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Paddington's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$15,400+ a month, about 3.9 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$9,770 or more, roughly A$5,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,970 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,000 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.
November earned about 2.2 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$6,590.
Paddington 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.
November 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A$8,574 | 58.9% | A$297 | A$277 | 43 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$9,528 | 65.0% | A$295 | A$318 | 40 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$6,579 | 55.3% | A$307 | A$212 | 40 days | 8.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$6,721 | 60.8% | A$293 | A$217 | 29 days | 9.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,425 | 45.8% | A$298 | A$158 | 45 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$5,243 | 45.4% | A$298 | A$169 | 42 days | 7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$6,725 | 53.8% | A$308 | A$224 | 41 days | 6.3 nights |
| May 2026 | A$6,009 | 46.9% | A$302 | A$194 | 79 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$6,521 | 52.1% | A$310 | A$217 | 48 days | 5.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$7,001 | 45.8% | A$337 | A$226 | 57 days | 3.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$5,602 | 46.8% | A$333 | A$181 | 52 days | 3.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | A$6,173 | 53.6% | A$337 | A$206 | 38 days | 3.9 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 Paddington market, enter its address and size in the free Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Paddington Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Paddington Airbnb took in A$46,027 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,440 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$6,080 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$5,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,890 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$2,100 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.
Paddington Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$40,627 | A$99,850 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Paddington bookings | A$5,400 | A$13,280 |
| Gross bookings | A$46,027 | A$113,130 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 81% of Paddington listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$6,040 | −A$14,840 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$5,400 | −A$13,280 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,300 | −A$5,660 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$920 | −A$2,260 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,380 | −A$3,390 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$460 | −A$460 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$230 | −A$230 |
| 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$16,730 | −A$40,120 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$29,297about A$2,440 a month | A$73,010about A$6,080 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Paddington Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Paddington'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 Paddington 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 Paddington's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Paddington listings are booked on 77% or more of their nights, against 49% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$220 adds about A$2,200 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$425 a night or more, against a median of A$220. 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$4,060 a year.
- Open for the busy months. November brought the average listing about A$9,530, against A$4,420 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Paddington listings average 4.70 stars, and 43% 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$9,430 a month, against A$3,840 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Paddington?
Paddington listings were booked on 47% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Queensland average and 4 percentage points above the Australia average (43%). Occupancy climbs to 65% in November and falls to 45% in March.
Across Paddington's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 87%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 77% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 49% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 26% or less, under two nights a week.
November was the busiest month in Paddington, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 47% 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 Paddington?
The average nightly rate in Paddington, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$312 over the past year, about 23% below the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$405). Rates peak in July and September at about A$335 and bottom out in January and November at about A$295.
Across Paddington's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$630+ a night, about 2.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$425 or more, about A$210 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$220 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$185 or less, about 17% below the median.
July rates ran 15% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$310.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Paddington?
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 Paddington it averaged A$172 over the past year, from about A$158 in February to about A$318 in November.
Across Paddington's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$390+ per open night, about 3.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$192 or more, about A$85 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$109 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$68 or less, about 62% of the median.
November RevPAR was about twice February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$217. The 12-month RevPAR of A$172 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 Paddington
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Paddington is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in November and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Paddington?
Guests book Paddington stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 79 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 29 days. A typical May booking is made in late February.
May 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 49 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 Paddington
None of the 21 active listings in Paddington 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 Paddington.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Paddington
AirROI's area guide picks four Paddington neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Given Terrace, Latrobe Terrace and Rosalie. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Given Terrace | Guests book here for direct access to continuous rows of dining spots and pubs, plus short walking times to major stadium events. It attracts weekend visitors, concert attendees, and sports fans using high-frequency bus connections along the corridor. | Suncorp Stadium, Paddington Tavern, Ithaca Pool, Foresters' Hall |
| Latrobe Terrace | This ridge strip draws leisure travelers and couples seeking independent fashion boutiques, homeware stores, and brunch establishments. Regular buses connect directly to the central business district from multiple stops along the ridgeline. | Empire Revival, Paddington Central Shopping Centre, Paddington Substation, Ithaca War Memorial |
| Rosalie | Centred around Baroona Road and Nash Street, this village pocket appeals to families and longer-stay guests wanting a self-contained dining hub away from heavy arterial traffic. Milton railway station and Gregory Park sit within walking distance. | Blue Room Cinebar, Gregory Park, Milton Railway Station, Baroona Road Dining Precinct |
| Fernberg | Located on the western slopes near Government House, this pocket accommodates executive visitors, official guests, and families seeking quiet residential Queenslander homes. Properties here frequently feature elevated views across the surrounding hills. | Government House, Paddington Water Tower, Fernberg Road, Bardon Boundary Reserve |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Paddington vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Paddington earns about as much per listing as Greater Brisbane, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 8 km. South Brisbane was the busiest, booked on 56% of nights against 47% in Paddington.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Brisbane 2 km | 181 | A$44,129 | A$291 | 56% |
| Spring Hill 2 km | 77 | A$27,356 | A$224 | 43% |
| Fortitude Valley 3 km | 165 | A$43,745 | A$313 | 52% |
| Kangaroo Point 4 km | 47 | A$35,432 | A$303 | 46% |
| New Farm 4 km | 45 | A$37,069 | A$337 | 48% |
| Woolloongabba 5 km | 40 | A$23,411 | A$236 | 40% |
| East Brisbane 5 km | 53 | A$25,256 | A$227 | 42% |
| Greater Brisbane 8 km | 4,386 | A$45,133 | A$347 | 47% |
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 Paddington
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Paddington:
- South Yarra Airbnb data VIC · A$307/night · 47.4%
- Darwin Airbnb data NT · A$318/night · 48.0%
- Orange Airbnb data NSW · A$331/night · 47.5%
- Tamworth Airbnb data NSW · A$342/night · 46.1%
- Halls Gap Airbnb data VIC · A$305/night · 44.1%
- Port Lincoln Airbnb data SA · A$275/night · 47.3%
FAQ
Paddington Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Paddington?
An active Paddington Airbnb grossed A$46,027 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$9,770 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Paddington?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Paddington listings earn between A$2,000 and A$9,770 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$15,400 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 Paddington?
Listings in Paddington were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. November was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Paddington?
The average booked night in Paddington cost A$312 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$185 and A$425, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Paddington?
None of the active Paddington 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 Paddington?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Paddington Airbnb grossed A$46,027 in the 12 months to October 2026, 11% 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$29,297 a year (about A$2,440 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$6,080 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Paddington?
November paid best over the past year, at A$9,530 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Paddington?
Each night a Paddington listing was open to book earned A$172 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$390 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Paddington?
Paddington stays were booked 49 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 Paddington?
The average Paddington Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Paddington rated?
Guests rate Paddington Airbnbs 4.70 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Paddington?
Given Terrace, Latrobe Terrace and Rosalie draw the most short-term rental interest in Paddington. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Paddington?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Paddington as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is South Brisbane, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Paddington?
In Paddington, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$141, and some higher fees lift the average to A$215.
How many tourists visit Paddington, QLD?
All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports. AirROI estimates 452 Airbnb stays in Paddington, 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 Paddington 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.