Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Scarness, QLD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Scarness brought in A$24,777 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Scarness Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Queensland average. Listings averaged A$263 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against A$385 and 46% for the Queensland average.
Timing matters: in September, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.4 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 22 active listings, Scarness is the 122nd-largest of 134 Queensland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Scarness?
Gross bookings per Scarness listing averaged A$24,777 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Queensland average: A$48,565), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Scarness listing brought in A$5,760 in September, its best month, and A$2,440 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 Scarness's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$6,540+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$4,950 or more, roughly A$1,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,180 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$2,130 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.
September earned about 2.4 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,740.
Scarness 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.
September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$5,756 | 62.2% | A$261 | A$192 | 11 days | 14 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,426 | 39.8% | A$258 | A$111 | 19 days | 5.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$4,022 | 44.5% | A$259 | A$134 | 61 days | 3.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$3,835 | 46.5% | A$274 | A$124 | 16 days | 6.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$3,175 | 36.5% | A$262 | A$102 | 15 days | 8.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,444 | 37.5% | A$249 | A$87 | 26 days | 6.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$3,404 | 42.9% | A$246 | A$110 | 26 days | 7.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,393 | 42.4% | A$259 | A$113 | 35 days | 5.5 nights |
| May 2026 | A$2,759 | 33.9% | A$252 | A$89 | 25 days | 6.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,872 | 43.3% | A$271 | A$129 | 46 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,435 | 51.9% | A$275 | A$143 | 34 days | 6.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$4,322 | 53.6% | A$266 | A$139 | 39 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Scarness address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Scarness Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Scarness Airbnb took in A$24,777 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,270 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$1,990 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$3,170 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,530 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,090 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.
Scarness Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$21,607 | A$33,580 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Scarness bookings | A$3,170 | A$4,930 |
| Gross bookings | A$24,777 | A$38,510 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Scarness listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,560 | −A$5,530 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$3,170 | −A$4,930 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,240 | −A$1,930 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$500 | −A$770 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$740 | −A$1,160 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$250 | −A$250 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$120 | −A$120 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$9,580 | −A$14,690 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$15,197about A$1,270 a month | A$23,820about A$1,990 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Scarness Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Scarness'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 Scarness 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 Scarness's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Scarness listings are booked on 60% or more of their nights, against 40% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$230 adds about A$2,320 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$300 a night or more, against a median of A$230. 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$2,160 a year.
- Open for the busy months. September brought the average listing about A$5,760, against A$2,440 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Scarness listings average 4.82 stars, and 59% 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$3,210 a month, against A$2,060 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Scarness?
Scarness listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Queensland average (46%) and in line with the Australia average. Occupancy swings from 34% in May to 62% in September.
Across Scarness's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 74%+ of open nights, 34 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 60% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 40% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 26% or less, under two nights a week.
September was the busiest month in Scarness, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 42% 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 Scarness?
The average nightly rate in Scarness, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$263 over the past year, about 32% below the Queensland and Australia averages (both about A$385). Rates peak in July and December at about A$275 and bottom out in February and March at about A$245.
Across Scarness's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$350+ a night, about 1.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$300 or more, about A$70 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$230 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$200 or less, about 13% below the median.
July rates ran 12% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$261.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Scarness?
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 Scarness it averaged A$112 over the past year, from about A$87 in February to about A$192 in September.
Across Scarness's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$167+ per open night, about 1.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$152 or more, about A$40 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$110 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$75 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
September RevPAR was about 2.2 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$123. The 12-month RevPAR of A$112 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 Scarness
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Scarness is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in September and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Scarness?
Guests book Scarness stays 30 days ahead on average (about four weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 61 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical November booking is made in mid-September.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Scarness
None of the 22 active listings in Scarness 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 Scarness.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Scarness
AirROI's area guide picks five Scarness neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Scarness Beach, Pialba and Kawungan. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scarness Beach | Popular beach area known for its family-friendly atmosphere and beautiful sunsets. It's a prime location for tourists looking for relaxation and leisure activities. | Scarness Beach, Hervey Bay Esplanade, Urangan Pier, WetSide Water Education Park, Fraser Island tours, local restaurants and cafés |
| Pialba | A vibrant suburb known for its shopping facilities and proximity to various attractions. It's appealing for visitors interested in dining and entertainment options. | Pialba Place Shopping Centre, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, Shelly Beach, local markets, Whale watching tours |
| Kawungan | A quieter suburb, great for families and those looking for a peaceful retreat while still being close to main attractions. | local parks, close proximity to the beach, Hervey Bay Golf Club, shopping centres, easy access to Fraser Island |
| Eli Waters | A residential area that offers local amenities and is a short drive from the beach, appealing for those seeking a more home-like environment. | Eli Waters Shopping Centre, local parks, easy drive to Hervey Bay attractions, quiet residential atmosphere |
| Point Vernon | Offers a scenic coastal experience with access to various water activities. Popular among tourists seeking tranquility and nature. | Point Vernon Beach, picnic areas, nature walks, seaside parks, views towards Fraser Island |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Scarness vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 37 km, Eurong (37 km away, 33 listings) earned the most per listing, about 85% more than Scarness. Hervey Bay and Eurong were the busiest, each booked on 47% of nights against 42% in Scarness.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay 1 km | 285 | A$34,449 | A$257 | 47% |
| Torquay 2 km | 45 | A$21,062 | A$262 | 39% |
| Urangan 5 km | 84 | A$28,699 | A$321 | 41% |
| Toogoom 18 km | 31 | A$39,680 | A$352 | 45% |
| Fraser Coast Regional 23 km | 51 | A$25,191 | A$249 | 42% |
| Burrum Heads 26 km | 57 | A$19,768 | A$296 | 31% |
| Woodgate Beach 35 km | 63 | A$15,538 | A$209 | 33% |
| Eurong 37 km | 33 | A$45,809 | A$351 | 47% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Queensland
- Greater Brisbane Airbnb data 4,480 listings
- Gold Coast City Airbnb data 4,348 listings
- Sunshine Coast Regional Airbnb data 2,836 listings
- Noosa Heads Airbnb data 1,028 listings
- Cairns Airbnb data 843 listings
- Surfers Paradise Airbnb data 735 listings
- Port Douglas Airbnb data 668 listings
- Airlie Beach Airbnb data 407 listings
See all 134 Queensland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Scarness
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Scarness:
- Bendigo Airbnb data VIC · A$271/night · 41.4%
- Mildura Airbnb data VIC · A$270/night · 40.9%
- Bellingen Airbnb data NSW · A$276/night · 42.7%
- Geelong Airbnb data VIC · A$257/night · 40.4%
- Halls Gap Airbnb data VIC · A$281/night · 43.5%
- Ballarat Airbnb data VIC · A$240/night · 43.6%
FAQ
Scarness Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Scarness?
An active Scarness Airbnb grossed A$24,777 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,950 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Scarness?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Scarness listings earn between A$2,130 and A$4,950 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$6,540 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Scarness?
Listings in Scarness were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Queensland average. September was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Scarness?
The average booked night in Scarness cost A$263 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$200 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 Scarness?
None of the active Scarness 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 Scarness?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Scarness Airbnb grossed A$24,777 in the 12 months to September 2026, 49% below the Queensland average of A$48,565, though with only 22 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$15,197 a year (about A$1,270 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$1,990 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Scarness?
September paid best over the past year, at A$5,760 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 Scarness?
Each night a Scarness listing was open to book earned A$112 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$167 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Scarness?
Scarness stays were booked 30 days (about four 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 Scarness?
The average Scarness Airbnb stay lasted 6.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Scarness rated?
Guests rate Scarness Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Scarness?
Scarness Beach, Pialba and Kawungan draw the most short-term rental interest in Scarness. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Scarness?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Scarness as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Hervey Bay, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Scarness?
In Scarness, 86% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$175.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Scarness 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.