Birdwatcher’s Paradise | Fireplaces | Riverfront Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$170,087
- Occupancy
- 34.5%
- Daily rate
- A$1,304
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Hindmarsh Island brought in A$34,280 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 16% less than the South Australia average of A$40,737.
The short answer
Hindmarsh Island earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged A$398 a night and were booked on 31% 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 55 active listings, Hindmarsh Island is the 22nd-largest of 81 South Australia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 17% while the number of active listings grew 12%.
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Gross bookings per Hindmarsh Island listing averaged A$34,280 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 Hindmarsh Island listing brings in A$5,690 in January, its best month, and A$2,240 in August, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: January leads December by 2%, and August sits just 3% below May, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 38% 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.
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
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,430. 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.
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$2,827 | 25.0% | A$398 | A$94 | 28 days | 3.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,087 | 28.0% | A$407 | A$100 | 56 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$2,907 | 29.1% | A$407 | A$97 | 82 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$5,682 | 44.8% | A$443 | A$183 | 94 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$5,756 | 46.3% | A$445 | A$186 | 78 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,531 | 29.7% | A$412 | A$90 | 41 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$3,462 | 31.8% | A$413 | A$112 | 41 days | 2.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,843 | 38.8% | A$424 | A$161 | 66 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | A$2,899 | 24.3% | A$387 | A$94 | 32 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,020 | 27.2% | A$401 | A$101 | 24 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$3,961 | 33.1% | A$403 | A$128 | 34 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,495 | 21.9% | A$385 | A$80 | 29 days | 2.4 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 Hindmarsh Island address, run it through the short-term rental calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Hindmarsh Island Airbnb took in A$34,280 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,660 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about A$2,770 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$5,540 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,120 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,420 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$28,740 | A$47,620 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Hindmarsh Island bookings | A$5,540 | A$9,180 |
| Gross bookings | A$34,280 | A$56,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Hindmarsh Island listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,920 | −A$8,160 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$5,540 | −A$9,180 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,710 | −A$2,840 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$690 | −A$1,140 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,030 | −A$1,700 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$340 | −A$340 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$170 | −A$170 |
| 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$14,400 | −A$23,530 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$19,880about A$1,660 a month | A$33,270about A$2,770 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Hindmarsh Island'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 Hindmarsh Island 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.
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$4,730 a month, against A$2,860 for the average one.
Occupancy
Hindmarsh Island listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 12 percentage points below the South Australia average (43%) and 12 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 21% in August to 49% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
January is usually the busiest month in Hindmarsh Island, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 31% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Hindmarsh Island, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$398 over the past year, about 22% above the South Australia average of A$325 and about the same as the Australia average (A$385). In a typical year, rates peak in January at about A$445 and bottom out in September at about A$335.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates run 33% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$392.
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 Hindmarsh Island it averaged A$118 over the past year, from about A$72 in a typical August to about A$184 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 2.5 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$112.
Seasonality
Hindmarsh Island has two high seasons, April and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Hindmarsh Island
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, A$3,430.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$5,690 |
| February | Low season | A$2,610 |
| March | Shoulder season | A$3,280 |
| April | High season | A$4,460 |
| May | Low season | A$2,320 |
| June | Low season | A$2,810 |
| July | Shoulder season | A$3,540 |
| August | Low season | A$2,240 |
| September | Low season | A$2,640 |
| October | Low season | A$3,130 |
| November | Low season | A$2,810 |
| December | High season | A$5,560 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | A$5,630 | 48% | A$434 |
| High seasonApril | A$4,460 | 42% | A$413 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, July | A$3,410 | 33% | A$402 |
| Low seasonFebruary, May–June, August–November | A$2,650 | 27% | A$374 |
Guests book Hindmarsh Island stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 87 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 55 active listings in Hindmarsh Island 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 Hindmarsh Island.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Hindmarsh Island neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by North Coast, Hindmarsh Tiers and Currency Creek. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | Popular area with stunning ocean views, ideal for beach-goers and those looking for a relaxing getaway. Close proximity to local dining and recreation options. | Goolwa Beach, Breeze Cafe, Goolwa Aquatic Club, Coorong National Park, Goolwa Lookout |
| Hindmarsh Tiers | A serene location known for its natural beauty and hiking trails, attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Hindmarsh Tiers Conservation Park, Walking trails, Bird watching spots |
| Currency Creek | A tranquil area near the water, perfect for wine enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, featuring several vineyards. | Currency Creek winery, River Murray, Local farm tours |
| Lakeside | Offers scenic views and recreational activities; great for families and those wanting a peaceful environment. | Lake Alexandrina, Picnic spots, Water activities |
| Murray Mouth | A striking region where the Murray River meets the ocean, known for fishing and outdoor activities. | Murray Mouth Lookout, Fishing spots, Kayaking tours |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Hindmarsh Island is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Houses account for 96% of the stock; other property types come next at 2%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Hindmarsh Island Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.2% | 54 |
| Private room | 1.8% | 1 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Hindmarsh Island Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 96.4% | 53 |
| Others | 1.8% | 1 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.8% | 1 |
Most Hindmarsh Island homes are built for groups: 89% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and four-bedroom homes are the most common size (43%).
Hindmarsh Island entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% | 3 |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.6% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.6% | 23 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.1% | 6 |
A typical three-bedroom home in Hindmarsh Island earned A$24,100 over the past year, against A$27,100 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | A$24,100 | A$26,300 | A$298 | 31% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23 | A$27,100 | A$30,600 | A$386 | 29% |
Hindmarsh Island is a group-trip market: 69% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.7 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (19%).
Hindmarsh Island listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 5.6% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 3.7% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 18.5% | 10 |
| 7 guests | 3.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 68.5% | 37 |
Hindmarsh Island hosts set up an average of 5.7 beds per listing. Only 44% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Waterfront settings are common in Hindmarsh Island: 75% of listings have one, and 95% have a washer.
Share of Hindmarsh Island listings with each common amenity
Guests
Hindmarsh Island draws mostly domestic guests: 93% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Adelaide alone accounts for 28% of reviews. Of the 7% from abroad, the largest groups come from Hong Kong and Singapore.
93% of Hindmarsh Island guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Hindmarsh Island guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | 27.5% |
| Melbourne | 2.4% |
| Woodcroft | 2.0% |
Where Hindmarsh Island guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 93.4% |
| Hong Kong | 1.2% |
| Singapore | 0.8% |
| India | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Hindmarsh Island guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 65.6% |
| Hindi | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| German | 2.2% |
Hindmarsh Island Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 40% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.90 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Hindmarsh Island; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.65 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Hindmarsh Island listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 51% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Hindmarsh Island listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 65.5% | 36 |
| 181-270 days | 27.3% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 7.3% | 4 |
Days a year Hindmarsh Island listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 7.3% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 27.3% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 50.9% | 28 |
| 1-30 days | 14.5% | 8 |
The average Hindmarsh Island booking lasts 3.4 nights, longest in December and shortest in March. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 1,100 in all. Check-in is split almost evenly between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Hindmarsh Island
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About eight in ten listings in Hindmarsh Island accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Hindmarsh Island listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Hindmarsh Island, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 45% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Hindmarsh Island listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
95% of Hindmarsh Island listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$280. Spread over the average stay of 3.4 nights, that adds roughly A$80 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 16% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Hindmarsh Island, a five-bedroom home, took in A$170,000 over the past year, about five times the city's average of A$34,300. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.
Birdwatcher’s Paradise | Fireplaces | Riverfront Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Summervale House Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Karinga Park Homestead Making Memories Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.33
Experience a Waterfront Beach Retreat,Pet Friendly Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Waterfront Paradise - Stunning 6 Bdrm Home Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.84
CQ Holidays family home with EV charger type2 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.86 Professional management companies run 35% of Hindmarsh Island listings. Superhosts run 36% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 29% 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 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
Hindmarsh Island earns about as much per listing as McCracken, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 19 km. Victor Harbor was the busiest, booked on 37% of nights against 31% in Hindmarsh Island.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goolwa 4 km | 62 | A$24,112 | A$278 | 34% |
| Goolwa South 5 km | 53 | A$29,606 | A$316 | 31% |
| Goolwa Beach 6 km | 82 | A$27,090 | A$310 | 32% |
| Middleton 10 km | 142 | A$33,314 | A$393 | 32% |
| Port Elliot 14 km | 139 | A$34,278 | A$347 | 36% |
| Hayborough 16 km | 59 | A$30,970 | A$356 | 32% |
| McCracken 18 km | 30 | A$35,444 | A$349 | 34% |
| Victor Harbor 19 km | 133 | A$34,032 | A$325 | 37% |
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FAQ
An active Hindmarsh Island Airbnb grossed A$34,280 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 55 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,720 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Hindmarsh Island listings earn between A$1,460 and A$4,720 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$6,940 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Hindmarsh Island were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the South Australia average. January is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Hindmarsh Island cost A$398 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$260 and A$420, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Hindmarsh Island 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Hindmarsh Island Airbnb grossed A$34,280 in the 12 months to September 2026, 16% 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$19,880 a year (about A$1,660 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about A$2,770 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging A$5,690 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.
Each night a Hindmarsh Island listing was open to book earned A$118 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$206 or more.
Hindmarsh Island stays were booked 53 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Hindmarsh Island Airbnb stay lasted 3.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Hindmarsh Island Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
North Coast, Hindmarsh Tiers and Currency Creek draw the most short-term rental interest in Hindmarsh Island. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 55 active Airbnb listings in Hindmarsh Island as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Goolwa, 4 km away.
In Hindmarsh Island, 95% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$280.
Method
Figures on this page cover 55 active Airbnb listings in Hindmarsh Island 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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