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- A$87,936
- Occupancy
- 70.7%
- Daily rate
- A$323
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Goolwa, SA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Goolwa brought in A$24,112 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 41% less than the South Australia average of A$40,737.
The short answer
Goolwa Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the South Australia average. Listings averaged A$278 a night and were booked on 34% 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 August, usually the slowest.
With 62 active listings, Goolwa is the 19th-largest of 81 South Australia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 6% while the number of active listings grew 44%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Goolwa?
Gross bookings per Goolwa listing averaged A$24,112 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 Goolwa listing brings in A$4,580 in January, its best month, and A$1,860 in August, its slowest. September runs within 4% of August, 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 2.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$5,900+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$3,920 or more, roughly A$1,500 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$2,470 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,370 or less, about 55% 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 August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$4,640 A$1,630
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$2,770. 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.
Goolwa 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$1,870 | 27.9% | A$285 | A$62 | 45 days | 3.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$2,455 | 33.6% | A$293 | A$79 | 69 days | 2.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$2,686 | 35.3% | A$290 | A$90 | 106 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$4,056 | 47.0% | A$301 | A$131 | 102 days | 5.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$4,520 | 51.6% | A$303 | A$146 | 56 days | 3.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,703 | 38.7% | A$288 | A$97 | 39 days | 2.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$2,904 | 35.9% | A$288 | A$94 | 50 days | 2.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,468 | 40.5% | A$295 | A$116 | 52 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | A$2,375 | 25.2% | A$284 | A$77 | 32 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,085 | 34.0% | A$290 | A$103 | 26 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$3,409 | 37.0% | A$295 | A$110 | 18 days | 4.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,078 | 23.6% | A$290 | A$67 | 25 days | 2 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 Goolwa address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Goolwa Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Goolwa Airbnb took in A$24,112 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,230 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$1,980 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$3,540 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$1,060 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.
Goolwa Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$20,572 | A$32,700 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Goolwa bookings | A$3,540 | A$5,620 |
| Gross bookings | A$24,112 | A$38,320 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 76% of Goolwa listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,010 | −A$4,780 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$3,540 | −A$5,620 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,210 | −A$1,920 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$480 | −A$770 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$720 | −A$1,150 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$240 | −A$240 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$9,320 | −A$14,600 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$14,792about A$1,230 a month | A$23,720about A$1,980 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Goolwa Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Goolwa'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 Goolwa 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 Goolwa's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Goolwa listings are booked on 50% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$255 adds about A$2,530 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$345 a night or more, against a median of A$255. 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$2,060 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about A$4,580, against A$1,860 in August, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Goolwa listings average 4.84 stars, and 45% 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$3,190 a month, against A$2,010 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Goolwa?
Goolwa listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points below the South Australia average (43%) and 9 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in August to 52% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 50% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
January is usually the busiest month in Goolwa, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 36% 53% 24%
The 12-month rate of 34% 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 Goolwa?
The average nightly rate in Goolwa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$278 over the past year, about 14% below the South Australia average of A$325 and about 28% below the Australia average of A$385. In a typical year, rates peak in January and December at about A$300 and bottom out in September at about A$260.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$425+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$345 or more, about A$90 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$255 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$205 or less, about 20% below the median.
January rates run 15% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$303 A$240
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$284.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Goolwa?
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 Goolwa it averaged A$91 over the past year, from about A$60 in a typical August to about A$148 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$155+ per open night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$110 or more, about A$20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$88 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$57 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
January RevPAR is about 2.5 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average A$150 A$52
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$91.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Goolwa
Goolwa has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Goolwa
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average A$4,580 A$1,860
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$2,770.
Revenue by month in Goolwa in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$4,580 |
| February | Low season | A$2,530 |
| March | Shoulder season | A$2,730 |
| April | High season | A$3,320 |
| May | Low season | A$2,000 |
| June | Low season | A$2,500 |
| July | Shoulder season | A$2,890 |
| August | Low season | A$1,860 |
| September | Low season | A$1,920 |
| October | Low season | A$2,420 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$2,560 |
| December | High season | A$3,950 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | A$4,260 | 49% | A$299 |
| High seasonApril | A$3,320 | 43% | A$289 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, July, November | A$2,730 | 37% | A$281 |
| Low seasonFebruary, May–June, August–October | A$2,200 | 31% | A$279 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Goolwa?
Guests book Goolwa stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 105 days ahead, and August stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical December booking is made in early September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 53 days 109 days 18 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Goolwa
None of the 62 active listings in Goolwa 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 Goolwa.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Goolwa
AirROI's area guide picks four Goolwa neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Coorong National Park, Goolwa Historic Wharf and Apple Tree Bay. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coorong National Park | An iconic natural reserve offering unique landscapes and rich wildlife, attracting nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Great for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. | Coorong National Park, Bird Watching, Fishing spots, Water sports, Walking trails |
| Goolwa Historic Wharf | A charming heritage area that draws visitors interested in the local history and culture. Perfect for short-term rentals appealing to tourists exploring the River Murray region. | Goolwa Historic Wharf, Paddle Steamer Mundoo, Goolwa to Port Elliot Trail, Local galleries, Antique shops |
| Apple Tree Bay | A secluded and picturesque bay area that offers a serene escape for renters looking for a quiet retreat near water and nature. | Apple Tree Bay Beach, Fishing, Swimming, Nature walks, Picnic spots |
| Goolwa's Main Street | The vibrant forecourt of the town with local shopping, dining, and events. Attracts tourists seeking local experiences and cultural immersion. | Local shops, Cafes and restaurants, Market days, Art and craft stores, Community events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Goolwa Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Goolwa is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Houses are the most common property type at 73%, about 8 times the share of other property types (10%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Goolwa Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 98%
- Private room 2%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.4% | 61 |
| Private room | 1.6% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Goolwa Airbnb listings by property type
- House 73%
- Others 10%
- Apartment/Condo 6%
- Hotel/Boutique 6%
- Cabin/Outdoor 5%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 72.6% | 45 |
| Others | 9.7% | 6 |
| Apartment/Condo | 6.5% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.5% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.8% | 3 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Goolwa Have?
Most Goolwa homes are built for groups: 53% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (34%). Shares are of the 58 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Goolwa entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
3%
12%
31%
34%
16%
3%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.4% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.0% | 18 |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.5% | 20 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% | 9 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% | 2 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Goolwa
A typical two-bedroom home in Goolwa earned A$15,800 over the past year, against A$20,100 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 18 | A$15,800 | A$27,500 | A$259 | 36% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20 | A$20,100 | A$20,800 | A$280 | 31% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Goolwa Sleep?
The most common capacity in Goolwa is four guests (31% of listings), and 48% of listings sleep six or more.
Goolwa listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
16%
3%
31%
2%
18%
3%
26%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 16.4% | 10 |
| 3 guests | 3.3% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 31.1% | 19 |
| 5 guests | 1.6% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 18.0% | 11 |
| 7 guests | 3.3% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 26.2% | 16 |
How Goolwa Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Goolwa hosts set up an average of 3.4 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (40%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 17
- Beds per listing
- 3.4
- Show exact location
- 40%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Goolwa Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Goolwa: 94% of listings offer it, and 73% have a backyard.
Share of Goolwa listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Goolwa?
Goolwa draws mostly domestic guests: 92% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Adelaide alone accounts for 22% of reviews. Of the 8% from abroad, most come from the United Kingdom and the United States.
92% of Goolwa guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 92%
- International 8%
Where Goolwa guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | 22.1% |
| Melbourne | 2.5% |
| Redwood Park | 1.4% |
Where Goolwa guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 92.5% |
| United Kingdom | 3.4% |
| United States | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | 0.7% |
| New Zealand | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Goolwa guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 80.6% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Hindi | 1.9% |
| Afrikaans | 1.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Goolwa?
Goolwa Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 45% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.74, against 4.90 for host communication and check-in.
Communication and check-in score highest in Goolwa; 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 | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.84 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Goolwa: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly nine in ten Goolwa listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 13% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 45% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Goolwa listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 63%
- 181-270 days 24%
- 91-180 days 11%
- 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.9% | 39 |
| 181-270 days | 24.2% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 11.3% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 1.6% | 1 |
Days a year Goolwa listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days 11%
- 91-180 days 27%
- 31-90 days 45%
- 1-30 days 15%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.6% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 11.3% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 27.4% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 45.2% | 28 |
| 1-30 days | 14.5% | 9 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Goolwa?
The average Goolwa booking lasts 3.6 nights, longest in December and shortest in August. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 1,350 in all. Nearly six in ten 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 Goolwa
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.3 nights 4.9 nights 2.3 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Goolwa Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly nine in ten listings in Goolwa accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Goolwa 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 Goolwa?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Goolwa, used by 32% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 39% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Goolwa listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Goolwa?
Nearly nine in ten Goolwa listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$147. Spread over the average stay of 3.6 nights, that adds roughly A$40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- A$147
- Average cleaning fee
- A$188
- Listings charging a fee
- 88.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 14.7%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Goolwa
The top-grossing Airbnb in Goolwa, a two-bedroom unit, took in A$87,900 over the past year, about 3.6 times the city's average of A$24,100. Five of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Percy's Place: Family-friendly Waterfront Serenity Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89 
Wayfarers Cottage Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- A$59,041
- Occupancy
- 68.9%
- Daily rate
- A$232
The Admiral Riverside Waterfront Cottage Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- A$58,473
- Occupancy
- 46.8%
- Daily rate
- A$382
Goolwa Pelican Cottage - Riverside, Pet Welcome Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.73 - Revenue
- A$56,390
- Occupancy
- 53.0%
- Daily rate
- A$280
Mariner’s c1866 Little Scotland Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- A$55,876
- Occupancy
- 77.5%
- Daily rate
- A$197
Paddle Steamer PS Federal Goolwa Retreat. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.50 - Revenue
- A$51,631
- Occupancy
- 75.6%
- Daily rate
- A$240
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Goolwa?
Professional management companies run 32% of Goolwa listings and owners run the rest, though 31% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run a third of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 26% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 76% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 32.3%
- Professional management
- 32.3%
- Cohosted listings
- 30.6%
- Instant Book enabled
- 25.8%
- Simplified Pricing
- 75.8%
Nearby markets
Goolwa vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 16 km, McCracken (14 km away, 30 listings) earned the most per listing, about 47% more than Goolwa. Victor Harbor was the busiest, booked on 37% of nights against 34% in Goolwa.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goolwa South 1 km | 53 | A$29,606 | A$316 | 31% |
| Goolwa Beach 2 km | 82 | A$27,090 | A$310 | 32% |
| Hindmarsh Island 4 km | 55 | A$34,280 | A$398 | 31% |
| Middleton 6 km | 142 | A$33,314 | A$393 | 32% |
| Port Elliot 10 km | 139 | A$34,278 | A$347 | 36% |
| Hayborough 13 km | 59 | A$30,970 | A$356 | 32% |
| McCracken 14 km | 30 | A$35,444 | A$349 | 34% |
| Victor Harbor 16 km | 133 | A$34,032 | A$325 | 37% |
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- Copper Coast Council Airbnb data 143 listings
- Mount Gambier Airbnb data 122 listings
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- Port Lincoln Airbnb data 117 listings
- Encounter Bay Airbnb data 116 listings
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Markets Similar to Goolwa
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Goolwa:
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- Kalbarri Airbnb data WA · A$285/night · 35.4%
- Townsville City Airbnb data QLD · A$312/night · 33.5%
- Livingstone Shire Airbnb data QLD · A$288/night · 36.5%
- Paynesville Airbnb data VIC · A$301/night · 32.0%
- Augusta Airbnb data WA · A$303/night · 35.5%
FAQ
Goolwa Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Goolwa?
An active Goolwa Airbnb grossed A$24,112 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 62 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$3,920 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Goolwa?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Goolwa listings earn between A$1,370 and A$3,920 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$5,900 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 Goolwa?
Listings in Goolwa were booked on 34% 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 Goolwa?
The average booked night in Goolwa cost A$278 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$205 and A$345, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Goolwa?
None of the active Goolwa 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 Goolwa?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Goolwa Airbnb grossed A$24,112 in the 12 months to September 2026, 41% 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$14,792 a year (about A$1,230 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$1,980 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Goolwa?
January usually pays best, averaging A$4,580 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Goolwa?
Each night a Goolwa listing was open to book earned A$91 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$155 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Goolwa?
Goolwa stays were booked 55 days (about eight 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 Goolwa?
The average Goolwa Airbnb stay lasted 3.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Goolwa rated?
Guests rate Goolwa Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Goolwa?
Coorong National Park, Goolwa Historic Wharf and Apple Tree Bay draw the most short-term rental interest in Goolwa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Goolwa?
AirROI counted 62 active Airbnb listings in Goolwa as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Goolwa South, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Goolwa?
In Goolwa, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$147.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 62 active Airbnb listings in Goolwa 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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