Mountain Bay Retreat near Goughs Bay Sleeps 10 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- A$108,963
- Occupancy
- 35.9%
- Daily rate
- A$812
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Goughs Bay brought in A$32,782 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 11% less than the Victoria average of A$36,652.
The short answer
Goughs Bay earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged A$456 a night and were booked on 26% of available nights, against A$360 and 40% for the Victoria average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in October, usually the slowest. With only 32 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 32 active listings, Goughs Bay is the 125th-largest of 199 Victoria markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 8% while the number of active listings shrank 6%.
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Gross bookings per Goughs Bay listing averaged A$32,782 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Victoria average: A$36,652), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Goughs Bay listing brings in A$6,510 in July, its best month, and A$2,770 in October, its slowest. January runs within 1% of July, so either can come out on top 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 three 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.
July earns about 2.3 times what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,980. 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.
July 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$2,580 | 24.9% | A$467 | A$86 | 35 days | 2.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$2,388 | 16.7% | A$475 | A$77 | 38 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,427 | 23.9% | A$472 | A$114 | 28 days | 2.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$4,427 | 30.7% | A$489 | A$143 | 126 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$5,666 | 35.2% | A$489 | A$183 | 94 days | 3.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,022 | 18.1% | A$462 | A$72 | 135 days | 2.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$3,139 | 20.2% | A$467 | A$101 | 55 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,389 | 26.3% | A$475 | A$113 | 60 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,047 | 18.2% | A$458 | A$131 | 18 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,482 | 24.6% | A$492 | A$116 | 31 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$6,627 | 44.6% | A$493 | A$214 | 39 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,499 | 28.7% | A$487 | A$113 | 23 days | 3.3 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 Goughs Bay address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Goughs Bay Airbnb took in A$32,782 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,700 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$2,870 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$4,050 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,040 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,460 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$28,732 | A$48,070 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Goughs Bay bookings | A$4,050 | A$6,780 |
| Gross bookings | A$32,782 | A$54,850 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Goughs Bay listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,570 | −A$7,640 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$4,050 | −A$6,780 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,640 | −A$2,740 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$660 | −A$1,100 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$980 | −A$1,650 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$330 | −A$330 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$160 | −A$160 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$12,390 | −A$20,400 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$20,392about A$1,700 a month | A$34,450about A$2,870 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Goughs Bay'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 Goughs Bay 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$4,570 a month, against A$2,730 for the average one.
Occupancy
Goughs Bay listings were booked on 26% of the nights they were open over the past year, 14 percentage points below the Victoria average (40%) and 17 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 15% in May to 47% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Goughs Bay, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Goughs Bay, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$456 over the past year, about 27% above the Victoria average of A$360 and about 18% above the Australia average of A$385. In a typical year, rates barely change through the year, staying between about A$450 and A$485.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Goughs Bay
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$470.
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 Goughs Bay it averaged A$116 over the past year, from about A$89 in a typical October to about A$210 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.3 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$131. The 12-month RevPAR of A$116 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 32 active listings, the monthly pattern in Goughs Bay is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in October.
Average revenue by month in Goughs Bay
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$3,980.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | A$6,460 |
| February | A$3,000 |
| March | A$3,590 |
| April | A$4,170 |
| May | A$2,920 |
| June | A$3,170 |
| July | A$6,510 |
| August | A$3,320 |
| September | A$3,050 |
| October | A$2,770 |
| November | A$3,490 |
| December | A$5,350 |
Guests book Goughs Bay stays 59 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 99 days ahead, and August stays closest to arrival, about 24 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
The 12-month figure of 59 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 32 active listings in Goughs Bay 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 Goughs Bay.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Goughs Bay neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Goughs Bay Village, Lake Eildon National Park and Merton. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goughs Bay Village | A picturesque lakeside village offering serenity and natural beauty, ideal for families and couples looking for a relaxing getaway. | Lake Eildon, Goughs Bay Marina, Fishing spots, Hiking trails, Camping grounds |
| Lake Eildon National Park | A stunning natural park perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and holidaymakers wanting adventure and stunning landscapes. | Camping sites, Hiking trails, Fishing spots, Biking paths, Wildlife viewing |
| Merton | A small town close to Goughs Bay, popular for its proximity to Lake Eildon and the surrounding bushland. | Local wineries, Bushwalking trails, Eildon Lake, Wildlife |
| Yea | A quaint country town with a rich history and lovely scenery, perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat. | Yea Wetlands, Local markets, Historical buildings, Walking trails, Parks |
| Dandongadale | A small locality known for its stunning views and access to outdoor adventures, appealing to tourists seeking tranquility and beauty. | Mount Buller access, Fishing spots, Picnic areas, Scenic lookouts, Hiking opportunities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Goughs Bay is an entire home: all 32 listings rent the whole place. Houses account for 97% of the stock; other property types come next at 3%.
Every listing rents the whole place
Goughs Bay Airbnb listings by room type
Houses dominate the property mix
Goughs Bay Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 96.9% | 31 |
| Others | 3.1% | 1 |
Most Goughs Bay homes are built for groups: 81% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (42%).
Goughs Bay entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.5% | 2 |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% | 13 |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.3% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% | 2 |
A typical three-bedroom home in Goughs Bay earned A$20,800 over the past year, against A$43,200 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 13 | A$20,800 | A$21,700 | A$413 | 22% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | A$43,200 | A$56,000 | A$596 | 30% |
Goughs Bay 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%).
Goughs Bay listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 3.1% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 3.1% | 1 |
| 5 guests | 3.1% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 18.8% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 3.1% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 68.8% | 22 |
Goughs Bay hosts set up an average of 5.7 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 22% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Lake access is common in Goughs Bay: 59% of listings offer it, and 78% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Goughs Bay listings with each common amenity
Guests
Goughs Bay draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Melbourne alone accounts for 27% of reviews.
98% of Goughs Bay guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Goughs Bay guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 27.2% |
| Hampton | 2.5% |
| Wollert | 2.5% |
Where Goughs Bay guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 97.6% |
| Greece | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% |
Languages spoken by Goughs Bay guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 74.2% |
| Tamil | 6.5% |
| Hindi | 3.2% |
| Italian | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
Goughs Bay Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 44% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.93 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Goughs Bay; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Goughs Bay listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 69% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Goughs Bay listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 84.4% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 12.5% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 3.1% | 1 |
Days a year Goughs Bay listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 6.3% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 9.4% | 3 |
| 31-90 days | 68.8% | 22 |
| 1-30 days | 15.6% | 5 |
The average Goughs Bay booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in December and shortest in October. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year. More than half 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 Goughs Bay
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly nine in ten listings in Goughs Bay accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Goughs Bay 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 Goughs Bay, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 50% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Goughs Bay listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three-quarters of Goughs Bay listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$206. Spread over the average stay of 4.1 nights, that adds roughly A$50 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Goughs Bay, a four-bedroom home, took in A$109,000 over the past year, about 3.3 times the city's average of A$32,800.
Mountain Bay Retreat near Goughs Bay Sleeps 10 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Hazel's Lakehouse - Unbeatable sunset views! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Honey Bee Lodge at Goughs Bay Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.79
The Lake House Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.91
High Country Sanctuary - Pool - Lake Eildon Views Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Dogtrot House: A superb 3 bedroom Villa. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.76 Only 13% of Goughs Bay listings are classed as professionally managed, though 31% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 53% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 34 km, Shire of Mansfield (11 km away, 81 listings) earned the most per listing, about 60% more than Goughs Bay. Shire of Mansfield and Mansfield were the busiest, each booked on 31% of nights against 26% in Goughs Bay.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire of Mansfield 11 km | 81 | A$52,416 | A$587 | 31% |
| Mansfield 13 km | 135 | A$45,006 | A$470 | 31% |
| Jamieson 14 km | 42 | A$32,665 | A$424 | 27% |
| Eildon 16 km | 38 | A$31,071 | A$300 | 30% |
| Merrijig 22 km | 48 | A$52,310 | A$668 | 28% |
| Bonnie Doon 24 km | 30 | A$50,089 | A$569 | 28% |
| Sawmill Settlement 27 km | 82 | A$42,199 | A$576 | 28% |
| Mount Buller 34 km | 124 | A$41,081 | A$859 | 25% |
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FAQ
An active Goughs Bay Airbnb grossed A$32,782 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 32 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,620 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Goughs Bay listings earn between A$1,540 and A$4,620 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$8,430 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Goughs Bay were booked on 26% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Victoria average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Goughs Bay cost A$456 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$300 and A$570, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Goughs Bay 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 Goughs Bay Airbnb grossed A$32,782 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% 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$20,392 a year (about A$1,700 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$2,870 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging A$6,510 per active listing over the past two years, and October usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Goughs Bay 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$230 or more.
Goughs Bay stays were booked 59 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 Goughs Bay Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Goughs Bay Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Goughs Bay Village, Lake Eildon National Park and Merton draw the most short-term rental interest in Goughs Bay. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 32 active Airbnb listings in Goughs Bay as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Shire of Mansfield, 11 km away.
In Goughs Bay, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$206.
Method
Figures on this page cover 32 active Airbnb listings in Goughs Bay 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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