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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Capel Sound brought in A$28,776 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 21% less than the Victoria average of A$36,652.
The short answer
Capel Sound earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged A$441 a night and were booked on 35% of available nights, against A$360 and 40% for the Victoria average.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.3 times as much as in May, the slowest. With only 48 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 48 active listings, Capel Sound is the 86th-largest of 199 Victoria markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Capel Sound listing averaged A$28,776 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Victoria average: A$36,652), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Capel Sound listing brought in A$7,240 in January, its best month, and A$3,170 in May, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 3.8 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 earned about 2.3 times what May did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$4,820.
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$4,724 | 47.6% | A$428 | A$157 | 38 days | 5.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$4,297 | 33.6% | A$434 | A$139 | 60 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$5,920 | 44.0% | A$442 | A$197 | 53 days | 6.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$6,525 | 42.2% | A$449 | A$210 | 29 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$7,237 | 48.3% | A$488 | A$233 | 30 days | 5.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,356 | 35.1% | A$408 | A$156 | 39 days | 3.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,481 | 35.1% | A$419 | A$145 | 29 days | 4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,409 | 30.0% | A$418 | A$114 | 31 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,168 | 22.4% | A$430 | A$102 | 45 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$4,371 | 26.9% | A$431 | A$146 | 23 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$5,485 | 37.0% | A$430 | A$177 | 17 days | 5.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,907 | 37.2% | A$430 | A$126 | 28 days | 3.5 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 Capel Sound address, run it through the Airbnb revenue calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Capel Sound Airbnb took in A$28,776 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,460 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$2,710 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$4,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,850 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,260 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$24,076 | A$44,270 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Capel Sound bookings | A$4,700 | A$8,640 |
| Gross bookings | A$28,776 | A$52,910 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 67% of Capel Sound listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,260 | −A$6,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$4,700 | −A$8,640 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,440 | −A$2,650 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$580 | −A$1,060 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$860 | −A$1,590 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$290 | −A$290 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$140 | −A$140 |
| 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$11,270 | −A$20,370 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$17,506about A$1,460 a month | A$32,540about A$2,710 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Capel Sound'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 Capel Sound 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$4,410 a month, against A$2,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
Capel Sound listings were booked on 35% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Victoria average (40%) and 8 points below the Australia average (43%). Occupancy swings from 22% in May to 48% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
January was the busiest month in Capel Sound, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Capel Sound, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$441 over the past year, about 23% above the Victoria average of A$360 and about 15% above the Australia average of A$385. Rates peak in January at about A$490 and bottom out in February at about A$410.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates ran 20% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$434.
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 Capel Sound it averaged A$155 over the past year, from about A$102 in May to about A$233 in January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR was about 2.3 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$158.
Seasonality
With only 48 active listings, the monthly pattern in Capel Sound is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in May.
Guests book Capel Sound stays 30 days ahead on average (about four weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 60 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 17 days. A typical October booking is made in mid-August.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 30 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 48 active listings in Capel Sound 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 Capel Sound.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks four Capel Sound neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Capel Sound Beach, Shoreham and Merricks Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Sound Beach | A tranquil beachside location offering beautiful sandy beaches and family-friendly amenities. It's a popular spot for families and beach lovers looking to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle. | Capel Sound Beach, Sunnymead Beach, Rye Foreshore, Capel Sound Park |
| Shoreham | A picturesque coastal village known for its scenic beauty and relaxed vibe. Ideal for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. | Shoreham Beach, Shoreham Jetty, Shoreham Reserve |
| Merricks Beach | A premium beach location famous for its serenity and close-knit community. Perfect for those wanting to escape to a quieter part of the Mornington Peninsula. | Merricks Beach, Merricks Creek, Merricks General Wine Store |
| Red Hill | Nestled in the hinterland, Red Hill offers a unique escape with wineries and beautiful scenery, attracting guests looking for a rural experience close to the coast. | Red Hill Strawberry Farm, Red Hill Market, Pioneer Park, local wineries and vineyards |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Capel Sound is an entire home: all 48 listings rent the whole place. Houses account for 81% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 17%.
Every listing rents the whole place
Capel Sound Airbnb listings by room type
Houses dominate the property mix
Capel Sound Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 81.3% | 39 |
| Apartment/Condo | 16.7% | 8 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.1% | 1 |
Most Capel Sound homes are built for groups: 68% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (40%).
Capel Sound entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.8% | 6 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Capel Sound earned A$15,000 over the past year, against A$16,600 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | A$15,000 | A$22,400 | A$377 | 39% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | A$16,600 | A$28,400 | A$409 | 33% |
Capel Sound is a group-trip market: 40% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (27%).
Capel Sound listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 8.3% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 10.4% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 27.1% | 13 |
| 7 guests | 10.4% | 5 |
| 8+ guests | 39.6% | 19 |
Capel Sound hosts set up an average of 4.9 beds per listing. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Capel Sound: 98% of listings offer it, and 90% have a washer.
Share of Capel Sound listings with each common amenity
Guests
Capel Sound draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Melbourne alone accounts for 32% of reviews. Of the 12% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United States and Singapore.
88% of Capel Sound guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Capel Sound guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 31.8% |
| Geelong | 1.5% |
| Doreen | 1.5% |
| Sydney | 1.1% |
Where Capel Sound guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 88.1% |
| United States | 2.2% |
| Singapore | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | 1.4% |
Languages spoken by Capel Sound guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 67.0% |
| Chinese | 8.7% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
| Hindi | 2.6% |
Capel Sound Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 31% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.93 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Capel Sound; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.84 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Capel Sound listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Capel Sound listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 75.0% | 36 |
| 181-270 days | 22.9% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 2.1% | 1 |
Days a year Capel Sound listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.1% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 27.1% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 35.4% | 17 |
| 1-30 days | 35.4% | 17 |
The average Capel Sound booking lasts 4.7 nights, longest in November and shortest in May. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Capel Sound
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
94% of listings in Capel Sound accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Capel Sound listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Capel Sound, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. 44% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 50% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Capel Sound listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Capel Sound listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$257, and some higher fees lift the average to A$344. Spread over the average stay of 4.7 nights, that adds roughly A$55 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 Capel Sound, a five-bedroom home, took in A$152,000 over the past year, about 5.3 times the city's average of A$28,800.
Summerhouse • Newly Built • Beach & Hot Springs Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Truemans Escape—All-Season Stay near Hot Springs Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Sandy Shores Estate - New build 5m walk to beach Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cape Cod in Capel Sound Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
*Tropical oasis/beach tranquility* Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Weeping Willows Retreat house & separate flat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run 23% of Capel Sound listings and owners run the rest, though 29% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 52% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 21% 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 67% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, Mount Martha (16 km away, 47 listings) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Capel Sound. Mornington was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 35% in Capel Sound.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud 3 km | 68 | A$29,763 | A$441 | 31% |
| Rye 5 km | 114 | A$44,214 | A$561 | 34% |
| Blairgowrie 8 km | 55 | A$40,843 | A$539 | 33% |
| Dromana 9 km | 41 | A$40,440 | A$531 | 36% |
| Sorrento 12 km | 42 | A$53,828 | A$670 | 33% |
| Mount Martha 16 km | 47 | A$56,558 | A$788 | 36% |
| Mornington 22 km | 33 | A$34,306 | A$524 | 42% |
| Queenscliff 22 km | 97 | A$35,471 | A$442 | 30% |
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FAQ
An active Capel Sound Airbnb grossed A$28,776 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 48 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$7,060 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Capel Sound listings earn between A$1,850 and A$7,060 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$9,370 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 Capel Sound were booked on 35% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Victoria average. January was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Capel Sound cost A$441 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$290 and A$510, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Capel Sound 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 Capel Sound Airbnb grossed A$28,776 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% below the Victoria average of A$36,652. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$17,506 a year (about A$1,460 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$2,710 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January paid best over the past year, at A$7,240 per active listing, and May paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Capel Sound listing was open to book earned A$155 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$276 or more.
Capel Sound stays were booked 30 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Capel Sound Airbnb stay lasted 4.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Capel Sound Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Capel Sound Beach, Shoreham and Merricks Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Capel Sound. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 48 active Airbnb listings in Capel Sound as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Rosebud, 3 km away.
In Capel Sound, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$257, and some higher fees lift the average to A$344.
Method
Figures on this page cover 48 active Airbnb listings in Capel Sound 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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