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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Encounter Bay, SA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Encounter Bay brought in A$36,522 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 10% less than the South Australia average of A$40,737.
The short answer
Encounter Bay Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Encounter Bay trail the South Australia average, at prices about 8% higher. Listings averaged A$352 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against A$325 and 43% for the South Australia average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.5 times as much as in September, usually the slowest.
With 116 active listings, Encounter Bay is the tenth-largest of 81 South Australia markets AirROI tracks.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Encounter Bay?
Gross bookings per Encounter Bay listing averaged A$36,522 over the 12 months to September 2026 (South Australia average: A$40,737), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Encounter Bay listing brings in A$7,120 in January, its best month, and A$2,840 in September, its slowest. May runs within 4% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 36% 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 3.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$7,920+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$5,550 or more, roughly A$2,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,330 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,710 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.
January earns about 2.5 times what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$7,960 A$2,520
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$4,090. 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.
Encounter Bay 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.
January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$2,520 | 28.9% | A$337 | A$84 | 37 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,355 | 34.9% | A$352 | A$108 | 53 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,673 | 39.1% | A$349 | A$122 | 128 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$6,070 | 45.4% | A$405 | A$196 | 88 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$6,283 | 49.8% | A$401 | A$203 | 71 days | 3.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$3,516 | 41.4% | A$347 | A$126 | 36 days | 3.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,082 | 40.3% | A$354 | A$132 | 67 days | 2.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,313 | 38.1% | A$376 | A$144 | 64 days | 4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,292 | 29.4% | A$340 | A$106 | 21 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,831 | 38.5% | A$350 | A$128 | 30 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,808 | 38.8% | A$355 | A$155 | 26 days | 5.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,258 | 32.1% | A$341 | A$105 | 33 days | 3 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 Encounter Bay listing earns about A$3,330 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 Encounter Bay Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Encounter Bay Airbnb took in A$36,522 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,860 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$3,130 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$5,210 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,290 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,600 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.
Encounter Bay Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$31,312 | A$52,240 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Encounter Bay bookings | A$5,210 | A$8,700 |
| Gross bookings | A$36,522 | A$60,940 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 81% of Encounter Bay listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,800 | −A$8,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$5,210 | −A$8,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,830 | −A$3,050 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$730 | −A$1,220 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,100 | −A$1,830 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$370 | −A$370 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$180 | −A$180 |
| 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$14,220 | −A$23,350 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$22,302about A$1,860 a month | A$37,590about A$3,130 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Encounter Bay Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Encounter Bay'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 Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Encounter Bay listings are booked on 55% or more of their nights, against 33% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$315 adds about A$3,160 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$405 a night or more, against a median of A$315. 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$3,130 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about A$7,120, against A$2,840 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Encounter Bay listings average 4.81 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$5,080 a month, against A$3,040 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Encounter Bay?
Encounter Bay listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the South Australia average (43%) and 7 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 30% in May to 56% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 75%+ of open nights, 42 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 55% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 33% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.
January is usually the busiest month in Encounter Bay, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 40% 62% 29%
The 12-month rate of 36% 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 Encounter Bay?
The average nightly rate in Encounter Bay, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$352 over the past year, about 8% above the South Australia average of A$325 and about 9% below the Australia average of A$385. In a typical year, rates peak in January at about A$410 and bottom out in September at about A$305.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$525+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$405 or more, about A$90 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$315 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$240 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
January rates run 34% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$418 A$275
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$348.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Encounter Bay?
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 Encounter Bay it averaged A$125 over the past year, from about A$95 in a typical September to about A$230 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$217+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$160 or more, about A$55 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$107 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$63 or less, about 59% of the median.
January RevPAR is about 2.4 times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$257 A$84
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$134. The 12-month RevPAR of A$125 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 Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Encounter Bay
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$7,120 A$2,840
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$4,090.
Revenue by month in Encounter Bay in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$7,120 |
| February | Low season | A$3,560 |
| March | Shoulder season | A$4,220 |
| April | High season | A$4,420 |
| May | Low season | A$2,950 |
| June | Low season | A$3,410 |
| July | Shoulder season | A$4,030 |
| August | Low season | A$2,970 |
| September | Low season | A$2,840 |
| October | Low season | A$3,470 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$3,860 |
| December | High season | A$6,190 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | A$6,650 | 52% | A$404 |
| High seasonApril | A$4,420 | 43% | A$364 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, July, November | A$4,040 | 41% | A$338 |
| Low seasonFebruary, May–June, August–October | A$3,200 | 35% | A$331 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Encounter Bay?
Guests book Encounter Bay stays 60 days ahead on average (about nine weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 113 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical November booking is made in late July.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 49 days 128 days 20 days
The 12-month figure of 60 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 Encounter Bay
None of the 116 active listings in Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay.
Listings
Encounter Bay Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Encounter Bay is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Houses account for 85% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 12%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Encounter Bay Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 99%
- Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 99.1% | 115 |
| Private room | 0.9% | 1 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Encounter Bay Airbnb listings by property type
- House 85%
- Apartment/Condo 12%
- Others 2%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 85.3% | 99 |
| Apartment/Condo | 12.1% | 14 |
| Others | 1.7% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.9% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Encounter Bay Have?
Most Encounter Bay homes are built for groups: 86% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (48%).
Encounter Bay entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
1%
3%
10%
48%
31%
7%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% | 3 |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.4% | 12 |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% | 55 |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.3% | 36 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% | 8 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Encounter Bay
A typical two-bedroom home in Encounter Bay earned A$20,900 over the past year, against A$27,900 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 12 | A$20,900 | A$28,200 | A$246 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55 | A$26,500 | A$33,800 | A$307 | 37% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36 | A$27,900 | A$37,400 | A$427 | 29% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Encounter Bay Sleep?
Encounter Bay is a group-trip market: 51% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.6 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (31%).
Encounter Bay listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
4%
9%
3%
31%
2%
51%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 4.3% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 8.7% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 2.6% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 31.3% | 36 |
| 7 guests | 1.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 51.3% | 59 |
How Encounter Bay Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Encounter Bay hosts set up an average of 4.7 beds per listing. 58% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 14
- Beds per listing
- 4.7
- Show exact location
- 58%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Encounter Bay Offer?
Beach access is common in Encounter Bay: 48% of listings offer it, and 91% have a washer.
Share of Encounter Bay listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Encounter Bay
Listings in Encounter Bay with a patio or balcony earned about 65% more a year, on average, than those without: A$40,200 against A$24,500. The gap is smaller for an outdoor dining area (about 55% more) and a backyard (about 50% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Encounter Bay listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio or balcony | 77% | A$40,200 | A$24,500 | +64% |
| Outdoor dining area | 53% | A$43,800 | A$28,200 | +55% |
| Backyard | 73% | A$40,200 | A$26,400 | +52% |
| Self check-in | 61% | A$42,100 | A$27,700 | +52% |
| Indoor fireplace | 17% | A$50,700 | A$33,600 | +51% |
| Gym | 19% | A$47,800 | A$33,900 | +41% |
| Outdoor furniture | 67% | A$40,400 | A$28,600 | +41% |
| Beach access | 48% | A$43,000 | A$30,500 | +41% |
| Ocean view | 22% | A$46,900 | A$33,700 | +39% |
| Sound system | 21% | A$45,000 | A$34,300 | +31% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Encounter Bay?
Encounter Bay draws mostly domestic guests: 93% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Adelaide alone accounts for 25% of reviews. Of the 7% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
93% of Encounter Bay guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 93%
- International 7%
Where Encounter Bay guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | 24.9% |
| Melbourne | 3.7% |
| Dernancourt | 0.9% |
Where Encounter Bay guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 92.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2.2% |
| New Zealand | 1.2% |
| United States | 0.9% |
| Singapore | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Encounter Bay guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 71.1% |
| French | 5.2% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Hindi | 2.8% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Encounter Bay?
Encounter Bay Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.70, against 4.90 for host communication and location.
Communication and location score highest in Encounter Bay; 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 | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.74 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.70 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Encounter Bay: Stays, Rules and Fees
84% of Encounter Bay listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 16% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Encounter Bay listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 51%
- 181-270 days 34%
- 91-180 days 11%
- 31-90 days 3%
- 1-30 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 50.9% | 59 |
| 181-270 days | 33.6% | 39 |
| 91-180 days | 11.2% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 2.6% | 3 |
| 1-30 days | 1.7% | 2 |
Days a year Encounter Bay listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 4%
- 181-270 days 12%
- 91-180 days 34%
- 31-90 days 36%
- 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.3% | 5 |
| 181-270 days | 12.1% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 33.6% | 39 |
| 31-90 days | 36.2% | 42 |
| 1-30 days | 13.8% | 16 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Encounter Bay?
The average Encounter Bay booking lasts 3.9 nights, longest in July and shortest in March. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 2,680 in all. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Encounter Bay
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.6 nights 4.6 nights 2.9 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Encounter Bay Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly three-quarters of listings in Encounter Bay accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Encounter Bay, used by 49% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 23% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Encounter Bay listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Encounter Bay?
Nearly all Encounter Bay listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$196. Spread over the average stay of 3.9 nights, that adds roughly A$50 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$196
- Average cleaning fee
- A$241
- Listings charging a fee
- 97.4%
- Share of gross revenue
- 14.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Encounter Bay
The top-grossing Airbnb in Encounter Bay, a five-bedroom home, took in A$184,000 over the past year, about five times the city's average of A$36,500.
Ocean, Island, Hills Views - Modern Beach House Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.99 
Luxury coastal family villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$179,816
- Occupancy
- 40.3%
- Daily rate
- A$1,708
Spectacular views, 7 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- A$136,090
- Occupancy
- 42.7%
- Daily rate
- A$886
Fire Place | Ocean & Hills View | Unique Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$102,286
- Occupancy
- 47.3%
- Daily rate
- A$540
Allawah - A Perfect Gathering Place Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- A$93,100
- Occupancy
- 75.3%
- Daily rate
- A$332
5 Star | Haven | Waters Edge | Walk to Restaurants Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- A$90,349
- Occupancy
- 43.0%
- Daily rate
- A$581
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Encounter Bay?
Pet Let Holidays is the top-grossing host in Encounter Bay, with A$707,000 in bookings across 16 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 53% of its 116 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Alice grossed A$80,100 per listing, 81% more than Pet Let Holidays' A$44,200.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Let Holidays | 16 | A$706,560 | A$44,160 | 4.81/5 | |
| Harris Holiday Rentals | 17 | A$540,762 | A$31,810 | 4.62/5 | |
| Alice | 3 | A$240,209 | A$80,070 | 4.96/5 | |
| 4 | Emma | 1 | A$184,482 | A$184,482 | 4.99/5 |
| 5 | Christine | 1 | A$179,816 | A$179,816 | 5.00/5 |
| 6 | Unwind Holidays | 6 | A$171,219 | A$28,537 | 4.41/5 |
| 7 | Mel & Team - Hometime SA | 3 | A$157,061 | A$52,354 | 4.85/5 |
| 8 | OC Short Stays | 3 | A$147,701 | A$49,234 | 4.83/5 |
| 9 | Scott | 1 | A$136,090 | A$136,090 | 4.85/5 |
| 10 | Escape Holiday Rentals | 10 | A$126,195 | A$12,619 | 4.78/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Encounter Bay?
Professional management companies run 31% of Encounter Bay listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 45% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 81% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 44.8%
- Professional management
- 31.0%
- Cohosted listings
- 19.0%
- Instant Book enabled
- 32.8%
- Simplified Pricing
- 81.0%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Encounter Bay
4 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Encounter Bay, and companies run 57% of its 116 active listings. Harris Holiday Rentals is the largest, with 17 listings and an average guest rating of 4.65; the next largest are Pet Let Holidays, Hometime and Unwind Holidays. Among the four largest, Hometime's homes rate highest, at 4.86.
The four largest run 40% of Encounter Bay's listings
Share of Encounter Bay's 116 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Harris Holiday Rentals 15% · 17
- Pet Let Holidays 14% · 16
- Hometime 6% · 7
- Unwind Holidays 5% · 6
- All other listings 60%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in South Australia, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Encounter Bay vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Encounter Bay earns about as much per listing as McCracken, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 19 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Harbor 3 km | 133 | A$34,032 | A$325 | 37% |
| McCracken 5 km | 30 | A$35,444 | A$349 | 34% |
| Hayborough 7 km | 59 | A$30,970 | A$356 | 32% |
| Port Elliot 9 km | 139 | A$34,278 | A$347 | 36% |
| Middleton 13 km | 142 | A$33,314 | A$393 | 32% |
| Goolwa Beach 17 km | 82 | A$27,090 | A$310 | 32% |
| Goolwa South 18 km | 53 | A$29,606 | A$316 | 31% |
| Goolwa 19 km | 62 | A$24,112 | A$278 | 34% |
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FAQ
Encounter Bay Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Encounter Bay?
An active Encounter Bay Airbnb grossed A$36,522 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 116 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$5,550 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Encounter Bay?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Encounter Bay listings earn between A$1,710 and A$5,550 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$7,920 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 Encounter Bay?
Listings in Encounter Bay were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the South Australia average. January is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Encounter Bay?
The average booked night in Encounter Bay cost A$352 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$240 and A$405, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Encounter Bay?
None of the active Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Encounter Bay Airbnb grossed A$36,522 in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% below the South Australia average of A$40,737. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$22,302 a year (about A$1,860 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$3,130 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Encounter Bay?
January usually pays best, averaging A$7,120 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Encounter Bay?
Each night a Encounter Bay listing was open to book earned A$125 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$217 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Encounter Bay?
Encounter Bay stays were booked 60 days (about nine 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 Encounter Bay?
The average Encounter Bay Airbnb stay lasted 3.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Encounter Bay rated?
Guests rate Encounter Bay Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
How many Airbnbs are there in Encounter Bay?
AirROI counted 116 active Airbnb listings in Encounter Bay as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Victor Harbor, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Encounter Bay?
In Encounter Bay, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$196.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 116 active Airbnb listings in Encounter Bay 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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