Three Sisters Retreat - Ocean Views & Privacy Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$89,805
- Occupancy
- 65.9%
- Daily rate
- A$374
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Penguin brought in A$35,744 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 20% less than the Tasmania average of A$44,866.
The short answer
Penguin is priced below the Tasmania average. Listings averaged A$251 a night, about 13% less than that average of A$290, and were booked on 49% of available nights, close to its 50% occupancy.
January, usually the best month, brings in about 89% more per listing than August, usually the slowest.
With 60 active listings, Penguin is the 18th-largest of 61 Tasmania markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 25%.
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Gross bookings per Penguin listing averaged A$35,744 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Tasmania average: A$44,866), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Penguin listing brings in A$5,110 in January, its best month, and A$2,710 in August, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.6 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 1.9 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$3,620. 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 and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$2,932 | 50.9% | A$231 | A$98 | 59 days | 4.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,655 | 54.2% | A$239 | A$118 | 80 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,440 | 52.1% | A$239 | A$115 | 74 days | 2.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$4,167 | 53.9% | A$245 | A$134 | 85 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$5,011 | 67.2% | A$244 | A$162 | 73 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$3,184 | 53.8% | A$235 | A$114 | 69 days | 3.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,338 | 61.7% | A$248 | A$140 | 91 days | 2.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,436 | 49.2% | A$249 | A$115 | 65 days | 3.2 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,154 | 42.4% | A$258 | A$102 | 41 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,309 | 43.1% | A$258 | A$110 | 34 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,232 | 52.9% | A$260 | A$137 | 42 days | 5.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,961 | 38.6% | A$258 | A$96 | 41 days | 2.2 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.
The typical Penguin listing earns about A$3,520 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb revenue calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Penguin Airbnb took in A$35,744 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,040 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$2,850 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$2,080 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,210 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,760 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$33,664 | A$46,710 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Penguin bookings | A$2,080 | A$2,890 |
| Gross bookings | A$35,744 | A$49,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Penguin listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$5,090 | −A$7,070 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$2,080 | −A$2,890 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,790 | −A$2,480 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$710 | −A$990 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,070 | −A$1,490 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$360 | −A$360 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$11,280 | −A$15,460 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$24,464about A$2,040 a month | A$34,140about A$2,850 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Penguin'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 Penguin 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$4,130 a month, against A$2,980 for the average one.
Occupancy
Penguin listings were booked on 49% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Tasmania average and 6 percentage points above the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 39% in August to 68% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
January is usually the busiest month in Penguin, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 49% 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 Penguin, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$251 over the past year, about 13% below the Tasmania average of A$290 and about 35% below the Australia average of A$385. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about A$225 and A$245.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Penguin
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$241.
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 Penguin it averaged A$116 over the past year, from about A$87 in a typical August to about A$165 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 1.9 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$119.
Seasonality
Penguin has one high season, December through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in August and September and slows again in May and June. A listing earns about 36% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Penguin
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$3,620.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | A$5,110 |
| February | High season | A$3,670 |
| March | High season | A$4,440 |
| April | Shoulder season | A$3,390 |
| May | Low season | A$2,930 |
| June | Low season | A$3,180 |
| July | Shoulder season | A$3,670 |
| August | Low season | A$2,710 |
| September | Low season | A$2,880 |
| October | Shoulder season | A$3,750 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$3,460 |
| December | High season | A$4,220 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–March | A$4,360 | 63% | A$241 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, July, October–November | A$3,570 | 52% | A$240 |
| Low seasonMay–June, August–September | A$2,930 | 44% | A$241 |
Guests book Penguin stays 65 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 94 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 35 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
Permits
88% of the 60 active listings in Penguin 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 Penguin.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Penguin neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Penguin Main Beach, Penguin Village and Mount Montgomery. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Main Beach | A popular destination for both locals and tourists, known for its beautiful sand beach, swimming, and family-friendly atmosphere. Ideal for guests looking for a relaxing coastal experience. | Penguin Beach, Penguin Foreshore Walking Path, Penguin Market, Penguin Surf Life Saving Club, The Big Penguin |
| Penguin Village | Charming coastal village atmosphere with cafes, shops, and proximity to the beach. Attracts visitors looking for a quaint, local experience. | Penguin General Store, Penguin Bakery, Local art galleries, Penguin Visitor Information Centre, Penguin Sunday Market |
| Mount Montgomery | Offers stunning views and hiking opportunities. Perfect for guests seeking nature and adventure with scenic vistas. | Mount Montgomery Walking Trail, Scenic Lookouts, Nature reserves, Wildlife spotting, Photography opportunities |
| Black River | A serene area known for its river and recreational activities. Ideal for those who enjoy fishing, kayaking, and connecting with nature. | Black River Beach, Fishing spots, Kayaking excursions, Scenic picnic areas, Wildlife areas |
| Gawler | A small suburb near Penguin, known for its quiet residential areas and community feel. Great for longer stays or family-oriented visits. | Gawler parks, Local shops, Community events, Nature walks, Close to Penguin attractions |
| West Penguin | An emerging area with growing amenities and access to nature. Attracts guests looking for a blend of rural and coastal experience. | West Penguin Beaches, Nature trails, Birdwatching, Community parks, Mildura River access |
| Penguin Golf Course | A scenic golf course that attracts golf enthusiasts. A great option for guests who enjoy sporting activities and relaxation in nature. | 18-hole golf course, Clubhouse, Scenic views, Golf lessons, Community events |
| Penguin Historic Village | Rich in history with well-preserved buildings and local heritage. Attracts history buffs and families looking for educational experiences. | Historic buildings, Local museums, Heritage walks, Educational tours, Annual festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Nine in ten Airbnbs in Penguin are entire homes (90%), with private rooms at 7%. Houses are the most common property type at 28%, ahead of apartments and condos (27%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Penguin Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 90.0% | 54 |
| Private room | 6.7% | 4 |
| Hotel room | 3.3% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Penguin Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 28.3% | 17 |
| Apartment/Condo | 26.7% | 16 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 21.7% | 13 |
| Unique stay | 11.7% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 8.3% | 5 |
| Others | 3.3% | 2 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Penguin (40% of entire homes), and 33% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 52 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Penguin entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 40.4% | 21 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.1% | 12 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.8% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Penguin earned A$24,500 over the past year, against A$45,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 21 | A$24,500 | A$32,300 | A$262 | 41% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | A$41,600 | A$34,700 | A$212 | 54% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12 | A$45,000 | A$52,800 | A$283 | 62% |
The most common capacity in Penguin is two guests (25% of listings), and 37% of listings sleep six or more.
Penguin listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 24.6% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 12.3% | 7 |
| 4 guests | 19.3% | 11 |
| 5 guests | 7.0% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 22.8% | 13 |
| 7 guests | 1.8% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 12.3% | 7 |
Penguin hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. Only 17% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Penguin: 45% of listings offer it, and 90% offer free parking on site.
Share of Penguin listings with each common amenity
Guests
Penguin draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Australia. No single city dominates: Hobart is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews. Of the 13% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United States and the United Kingdom.
88% of Penguin guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Penguin guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Hobart | 6.1% |
| Melbourne | 4.8% |
| Launceston | 3.6% |
| Sydney | 3.3% |
Where Penguin guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 87.5% |
| United States | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | 2.2% |
| China | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | 1.5% |
Languages spoken by Penguin guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 68.8% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| German | 2.8% |
Penguin Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 67% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.83. Listings here carry long review histories, about 125 reviews each on average.
Location scores highest in Penguin; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.87 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.94 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.83 |
Booking patterns
55% of Penguin listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 47% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Penguin listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 31.7% | 19 |
| 181-270 days | 23.3% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 38.3% | 23 |
| 31-90 days | 6.7% | 4 |
Days a year Penguin listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.7% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 40.0% | 24 |
| 91-180 days | 21.7% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 23.3% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 8.3% | 5 |
The average Penguin booking lasts 3.7 nights, longest in July and shortest in August. Listings took about 35 bookings each over the year, some 2,100 in all. About 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 Penguin
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than nine in ten listings in Penguin accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Penguin 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 Penguin, used by 47% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 85% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 15% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Penguin listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than seven in ten Penguin listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$50, and some higher fees lift the average to A$73. Spread over the average stay of 3.7 nights, that adds roughly A$14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Penguin, a one-bedroom unit, took in A$89,800 over the past year, about 2.5 times the city's average of A$35,700. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Three Sisters Retreat - Ocean Views & Privacy Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Novo Luxury Apartment Penguin Accommodation Itas Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Beachside Bliss | 3BR Getaway Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Three Sisters Retreat - privacy and luxury Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Romantic Farmlet Escape - Mini Goats & Firepit Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.94
‘Farmlet by the Sea’-FarmStay in Penguin Tasmania Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92 Only 12% of Penguin listings are classed as professionally managed. 73% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 62% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 90% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 74 km, Kentish (36 km away, 70 listings) earned the most per listing, about 44% more than Penguin. Ulverstone, Kentish and West Tamar were the busiest, each booked on 53% of nights against 49% in Penguin.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverstone 9 km | 34 | A$32,450 | A$206 | 53% |
| Burnie 17 km | 45 | A$32,267 | A$203 | 50% |
| Devonport 27 km | 90 | A$31,499 | A$212 | 50% |
| Kentish 36 km | 70 | A$51,550 | A$288 | 53% |
| Latrobe 38 km | 38 | A$30,396 | A$260 | 44% |
| Waratah-Wynyard 42 km | 34 | A$51,109 | A$313 | 48% |
| Sisters Beach 48 km | 30 | A$37,241 | A$279 | 44% |
| West Tamar 74 km | 54 | A$50,976 | A$300 | 53% |
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FAQ
An active Penguin Airbnb grossed A$35,744 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 60 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,890 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Penguin listings earn between A$1,830 and A$4,890 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$6,550 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 Penguin were booked on 49% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 50% for the Tasmania average. January is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Penguin cost A$251 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$175 and A$275, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Penguin, 88% of active 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Penguin Airbnb grossed A$35,744 in the 12 months to September 2026, 20% below the Tasmania average of A$44,866. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$24,464 a year (about A$2,040 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$2,850 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging A$5,110 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 Penguin listing was open to book earned A$116 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$193 or more.
Penguin stays were booked 65 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Penguin Airbnb stay lasted 3.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 35 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Penguin Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Penguin Main Beach, Penguin Village and Mount Montgomery draw the most short-term rental interest in Penguin. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 60 active Airbnb listings in Penguin as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Ulverstone, 9 km away.
In Penguin, more than seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$50, and some higher fees lift the average to A$73.
Method
Figures on this page cover 60 active Airbnb listings in Penguin from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Australian dollars at A$1.44 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.