Preston Lux House 5 bed 5 bath Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- A$60,388
- Occupancy
- 51.0%
- Daily rate
- A$504
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Preston brought in A$20,512 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 44% less than the Victoria average of A$36,652.
The short answer
Preston is cheaper but busier than the Victoria average. Listings averaged A$196 a night and were booked on 51% of available nights, against A$360 and 40% for the Victoria average.
Timing matters: in June, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.7 times as much as in September, the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Preston is the 131st-largest of 199 Victoria markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Preston listing averaged A$20,512 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Victoria average: A$36,652), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Preston listing brought in A$3,360 in June, its best month, and A$1,250 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 3.1 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.
June earned about 2.7 times what September did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$2,650.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$1,255 | 39.7% | A$220 | A$42 | 22 days | 10.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$1,967 | 53.7% | A$223 | A$63 | 20 days | 6.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$1,868 | 59.7% | A$217 | A$62 | 24 days | 7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$3,203 | 51.9% | A$223 | A$103 | 32 days | 8.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$2,922 | 49.4% | A$218 | A$94 | 28 days | 9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,548 | 52.3% | A$210 | A$91 | 26 days | 8.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$3,101 | 53.1% | A$216 | A$100 | 41 days | 8.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$2,842 | 49.7% | A$207 | A$95 | 37 days | 6.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$2,665 | 45.1% | A$191 | A$86 | 20 days | 7.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,358 | 61.3% | A$193 | A$112 | 22 days | 7.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$3,341 | 50.7% | A$197 | A$108 | 35 days | 9.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$2,678 | 50.0% | A$195 | A$86 | 26 days | 11.1 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 Preston listing earns about A$2,310 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 Preston Airbnb took in A$20,512 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,160 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$1,890 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$1,470 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,280 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,000 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$19,042 | A$30,750 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Preston bookings | A$1,470 | A$2,370 |
| Gross bookings | A$20,512 | A$33,120 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 83% of Preston listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$2,750 | −A$4,440 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$1,470 | −A$2,370 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,030 | −A$1,660 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$410 | −A$660 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$620 | −A$990 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$210 | −A$210 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$100 | −A$100 |
| 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$6,590 | −A$10,430 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$13,922about A$1,160 a month | A$22,690about A$1,890 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Preston'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 Preston 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$2,760 a month, against A$1,710 for the average one.
Occupancy
Preston listings were booked on 51% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points above the Victoria average (40%) and 8 points above the Australia average (43%). Occupancy climbs to 61% in June and falls to 40% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
June was the busiest month in Preston, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Preston, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$196 over the past year, about 46% below the Victoria average of A$360 and about 49% below the Australia average of A$385. Rates peak in October and December at about A$225 and bottom out in May and June at about A$190.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
October rates ran 16% above May's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$209. The 12-month ADR of A$196 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Preston it averaged A$93 over the past year, from about A$42 in September to about A$112 in June.
Per open night, by tier:
June RevPAR was about 2.7 times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$87. The 12-month RevPAR of A$93 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Preston is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in June and bottomed out in September.
Guests book Preston stays 27 days ahead on average (about four weeks). March stays are booked furthest out, about 41 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical March booking is made in early February.
March stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 30 active listings in Preston 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 Preston.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Preston neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Preston Central, Regent and Northland. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Central | Preston Central is the vibrant heart of Preston with a bustling shopping precinct, diverse dining options, and excellent public transport. It attracts a mix of tourists and locals looking for convenience and lifestyle amenities. | Preston Market, Northland Shopping Centre, High Street restaurants and cafes, Preston Train Station, Crisp Street Reserve |
| Regent | Regent is a newly developing area with great potential, offering affordable accommodation and proximity to public transport. It's becoming increasingly popular for both short and long-term stays. | Edwardes Lake Park, Regent Train Station, Northcote Golf Course, local cafes and bakeries |
| Northland | Northland is home to one of the largest shopping centers in Melbourne, making it a significant draw for visitors and shoppers. It also connects well with surrounding suburbs. | Northland Shopping Centre, Latrobe Golf Park, Plenty Road dining options, Bundoora Park |
| Bell | Bell is an emerging neighborhood with a mix of families and young professionals. Its community feel and greenery attract visitors looking for a quieter stay while still close to the city. | Bell Railway Station, local parks, great coffee shops, short distance to Melbourne CBD |
| Thornbury | Thornbury is known for its lively arts scene and eclectic vibe. It attracts a diverse group of visitors, from artists to families, looking for a unique local experience. | Thornbury Theatre, local markets, art galleries, popular eateries, Thornbury Village |
| Darebin Parklands | This area offers a blend of nature and urban living, appealing to those who want to enjoy outdoor activities while being close to local amenities. | Darebin Parklands, walking trails, local wildlife, picnic spots |
| High Street | High Street is lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops, making it a popular destination for foodies and shoppers alike. It remains a vibrant hub within Preston. | High Street cafes, local boutique shops, live music venues, art galleries |
| Preston West | Preston West is characterized by its spacious parks and family-friendly environment, which is appealing for visitors looking for a relaxed atmosphere close to the city. | Merri Creek Trail, local playgrounds, family-friendly cafes, nature reserves |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 67% of listings in Preston, alongside 10 private-room listings (33%). Houses are the most common property type at 57%, about 1.5 times the share of apartments and condos (37%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Preston Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 66.7% | 20 |
| Private room | 33.3% | 10 |
Listings by property type
Preston Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 56.7% | 17 |
| Apartment/Condo | 36.7% | 11 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.7% | 2 |
Among Preston's 19 entire homes with a bedroom count, two- and three-bedroom homes are equally common (6 homes each).
Preston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 26.3% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.6% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.3% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% | 1 |
Most Preston listings are sized for couples and small families: 67% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 10% take eight or more. Shares are of the 21 listings with a guest capacity on file (70% of the market).
Preston listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 4.8% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 19.0% | 4 |
| 3 guests | 14.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 28.6% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 4.8% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 19.0% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 9.5% | 2 |
Preston hosts set up an average of 2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Preston: 97% of listings have one, and 60% offer free parking on site.
Share of Preston listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Preston guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 28% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
72% of Preston guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Preston guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 11.6% |
| Sydney | 3.5% |
| Perth | 2.5% |
| London | 2.0% |
Where Preston guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 71.8% |
| United Kingdom | 6.1% |
| New Zealand | 5.6% |
| United States | 4.2% |
| China | 1.9% |
Languages spoken by Preston guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 61.9% |
| French | 7.2% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
Preston Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.78.
Check-in scores highest in Preston; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
About eight in ten Preston listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 20% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 53% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Preston listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 26.7% | 8 |
| 181-270 days | 53.3% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 16.7% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 3.3% | 1 |
Days a year Preston listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.3% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 16.7% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 53.3% | 16 |
| 31-90 days | 16.7% | 5 |
| 1-30 days | 10.0% | 3 |
The average Preston booking lasts 8.9 nights, longest in August and shortest in April. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year. About seven in ten 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 Preston
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
About half of listings in Preston accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Preston 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 Preston, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 20% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Preston listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than nine in ten Preston listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$76, and some higher fees lift the average to A$136. Spread over the average stay of 8.9 nights, that adds roughly A$9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Preston, a five-bedroom home, took in A$60,400 over the past year, about three times the city's average of A$20,500.
Preston Lux House 5 bed 5 bath Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.89
La Jasmine, Preston Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Renovated Bungalow in Preston Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98
Modern Minimalist Townhouse in Preston Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.64
Comfortable & Stylish Family Stay in Preston Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Little Gem Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Only 13% of Preston listings are classed as professionally managed. 63% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 20% 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 83% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 9 km, Fitzroy (7 km away, 43 listings) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Preston. Fitzroy and Collingwood were the busiest, each booked on 56% of nights against 51% in Preston.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick East 4 km | 34 | A$20,475 | A$171 | 52% |
| Brunswick 5 km | 36 | A$27,184 | A$245 | 55% |
| Fitzroy 7 km | 43 | A$42,649 | A$290 | 56% |
| Collingwood 7 km | 41 | A$39,892 | A$266 | 56% |
| Carlton 7 km | 86 | A$22,422 | A$209 | 43% |
| North Melbourne 8 km | 62 | A$24,698 | A$189 | 53% |
| Richmond 9 km | 79 | A$30,817 | A$291 | 51% |
| West Melbourne 9 km | 58 | A$27,842 | A$253 | 50% |
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FAQ
An active Preston Airbnb grossed A$20,512 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$3,740 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Preston listings earn between A$1,170 and A$3,740 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$5,140 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 Preston were booked on 51% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Victoria average. June was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Preston cost A$196 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$93 and A$285, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Preston 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 Preston Airbnb grossed A$20,512 in the 12 months to September 2026, 44% 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$13,922 a year (about A$1,160 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$1,890 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
June paid best over the past year, at A$3,360 per active listing, and September paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Preston listing was open to book earned A$93 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$164 or more.
Preston stays were booked 27 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 Preston Airbnb stay lasted 8.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Preston Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Preston Central, Regent and Northland draw the most short-term rental interest in Preston. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Preston as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Brunswick East, 4 km away.
In Preston, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$76, and some higher fees lift the average to A$136.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Preston 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.