Airbnb market data · 202612 months to August 2026
Central Highlands, TAS Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Central Highlands brought in A$35,303 over the 12 months through August 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Central Highlands run through August 2026.
The short answer
Central Highlands Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged A$279 a night and were booked on 45% of available nights.
January, the best month, brought in about 59% more per listing than June, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Central Highlands is the 51st-largest of 62 Tasmania markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Central Highlands?
Gross bookings per Central Highlands listing averaged A$35,303 over the 12 months to August 2026 (Tasmania average: A$48,678), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Central Highlands listing brought in A$5,080 in January, its best month, and A$3,190 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Central Highlands's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$7,560+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$4,820 or more, roughly A$1,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$3,040 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$1,880 or less, about 62% 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 earned about 1.6 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,860.
Central Highlands Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the August 2026 data.
January led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$3,453 | 40.4% | A$248 | A$115 | 77 days | 3.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,666 | 44.4% | A$254 | A$118 | 52 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,280 | 40.2% | A$255 | A$109 | 80 days | 2.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$4,061 | 49.8% | A$257 | A$131 | 103 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$5,079 | 59.1% | A$255 | A$164 | 79 days | 2.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$3,941 | 57.1% | A$254 | A$141 | 79 days | 2.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,300 | 52.9% | A$258 | A$139 | 70 days | 2.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,360 | 51.2% | A$277 | A$145 | 58 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,400 | 37.1% | A$278 | A$110 | 41 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,194 | 38.3% | A$279 | A$106 | 34 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,092 | 43.9% | A$278 | A$132 | 51 days | 3.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,454 | 37.0% | A$280 | A$111 | 55 days | 3.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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 Central Highlands address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Central Highlands Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Central Highlands Airbnb took in A$35,303 in the 12 months to August 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,000 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$3,190 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$3,050 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,250 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,730 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.
Central Highlands Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | A$32,253 | A$51,070 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Central Highlands bookings | A$3,050 | A$4,830 |
| Gross bookings | A$35,303 | A$55,900 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Central Highlands listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,210 | −A$6,670 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$3,050 | −A$4,830 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,770 | −A$2,790 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$710 | −A$1,120 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,060 | −A$1,680 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$350 | −A$350 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$11,330 | −A$17,620 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$23,973about A$2,000 a month | A$38,280about A$3,190 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Central Highlands Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Central Highlands'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 Central Highlands 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 Central Highlands's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Central Highlands listings are booked on 65% or more of their nights, against 43% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of A$240 adds about A$2,390 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge A$300 a night or more, against a median of A$240. 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$3,230 a year.
- Open for the busy months. January brought the average listing about A$5,080, against A$3,190 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Central Highlands listings average 4.88 stars, and 52% 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$4,660 a month, against A$2,940 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Central Highlands?
Central Highlands listings were booked on 45% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Tasmania average (50%) and 2 points above the Australia average (43%). Occupancy climbs to 59% in January and falls to 37% in August.
Across Central Highlands's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 83%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 65% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 43% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 26% or less, under two nights a week.
January was the busiest month in Central Highlands, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Central Highlands?
The average nightly rate in Central Highlands, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$279 over the past year, about 10% below the Tasmania average of A$310 and about 31% below the Australia average of A$405. Rates peak in June and August at about A$280 and bottom out in September at about A$250.
Across Central Highlands's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge A$470+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge A$300 or more, about A$60 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about A$240 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge A$190 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August rates ran 13% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$264. The 12-month ADR of A$279 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Central Highlands?
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 Central Highlands it averaged A$127 over the past year, from about A$106 in June to about A$164 in January.
Across Central Highlands's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn A$214+ per open night, about 1.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn A$146 or more, about A$35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about A$113 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn A$76 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
January RevPAR was about 1.5 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$127.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Central Highlands
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Central Highlands is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Central Highlands?
Guests book Central Highlands stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 103 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 34 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
The 12-month figure of 69 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 Central Highlands
All 21 active listings in Central Highlands display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Central Highlands.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Central Highlands
AirROI's area guide picks five Central Highlands neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Freycinet National Park, Strahan and Swansea. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freycinet National Park | Home to stunning landscapes and hiking opportunities, this national park attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. A prime spot for eco-tourism. | Wineglass Bay, Honeymoon Bay, Cape Tourville, Freycinet Peninsula Circuit, Adventure Bay |
| Strahan | A picturesque town located by the waters of Macquarie Harbour, renowned for its access to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. A must-visit for wilderness explorers. | Gordon River Cruises, Strahan Village, West Coast Wilderness Railway, Ocean Beach, Henty Dunes |
| Swansea | A charming seaside town known for its proximity to wine regions and beautiful beaches. A great location for those wanting to experience Tasmanian seafood and wine. | Swansea Bark Mill, Moorina Beach, Schouten Island, Spring Beach, Domaine A |
| Port Arthur | A historical site with rich heritage and natural beauty. Ideal for history buffs and tourists interested in Tasmania's convict past. | Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman Peninsula, Cape Raoul, Three Capes Track, Remarkable Cave |
| St Helens | A coastal town renowned for its fishing and stunning views. Popular for water sports and enjoying the great outdoors. | Binalong Bay, Bay of Fires, St Helens Point, Blue Tier, St Helens Waterfront |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Central Highlands vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the five nearby markets in the table, all within 95 km, Kentish (95 km away, 70 listings) earned the most per listing, about 62% more than Central Highlands. Sandy Bay was the busiest, booked on 55% of nights against 45% in Central Highlands.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maydena 63 km | 33 | A$27,769 | A$221 | 45% |
| Launceston 91 km | 539 | A$43,195 | A$279 | 50% |
| Hobart 91 km | 1,441 | A$53,712 | A$312 | 54% |
| Sandy Bay 93 km | 53 | A$53,554 | A$341 | 55% |
| Kentish 95 km | 70 | A$57,179 | A$314 | 53% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Tasmania
- Bicheno Airbnb data 187 listings
- Coles Bay Airbnb data 144 listings
- Tasman Airbnb data 121 listings
- Binalong Bay Airbnb data 96 listings
- Devonport Airbnb data 88 listings
- Derby Airbnb data 83 listings
- Kingborough Airbnb data 83 listings
- Sorell Airbnb data 81 listings
See all 62 Tasmania Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Central Highlands
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Central Highlands:
- Port Lincoln Airbnb data SA · A$275/night · 47.3%
- Hervey Bay Airbnb data QLD · A$270/night · 47.2%
- Rockingham Airbnb data WA · A$259/night · 46.4%
- Albury Airbnb data NSW · A$266/night · 47.5%
- Bellingen Airbnb data NSW · A$295/night · 43.6%
- Canberra Airbnb data ACT · A$255/night · 46.7%
FAQ
Central Highlands Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Central Highlands?
An active Central Highlands Airbnb grossed A$35,303 on average in the 12 months to August 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,820 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Central Highlands?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Central Highlands listings earn between A$1,880 and A$4,820 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$7,560 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 Central Highlands?
Listings in Central Highlands were booked on 45% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 50% for the Tasmania average. January was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Central Highlands?
The average booked night in Central Highlands cost A$279 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$190 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 Central Highlands?
All active Central Highlands listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Central Highlands?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Central Highlands Airbnb grossed A$35,303 in the 12 months to August 2026, 27% below the Tasmania average of A$48,678, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$23,973 a year (about A$2,000 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$3,190 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Central Highlands?
January paid best over the past year, at A$5,080 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Central Highlands?
Each night a Central Highlands listing was open to book earned A$127 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$214 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Central Highlands?
Central Highlands stays were booked 69 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Central Highlands?
The average Central Highlands Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 33 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Central Highlands rated?
Guests rate Central Highlands Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Central Highlands?
Freycinet National Park, Strahan and Swansea draw the most short-term rental interest in Central Highlands. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Central Highlands?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Central Highlands as of August 2026. The closest tracked market is Maydena, 63 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Central Highlands?
In Central Highlands, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$95.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Central Highlands from September 2025 to August 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Australian dollars at A$1.44 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.