Spacious retreat in Macedon Ranges Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- A$136,208
- Occupancy
- 53.7%
- Daily rate
- A$654
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Shire of Macedon Ranges brought in A$33,220 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 9% less than the Victoria average of A$36,652.
The short answer
Bookings in Shire of Macedon Ranges trail the Victoria average, at prices about 5% lower. Listings averaged A$342 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights, against A$360 and 40% for the Victoria average.
December, usually the best month, brings in about 65% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 69 active listings, Shire of Macedon Ranges is the 67th-largest of 199 Victoria markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings shrank 17%.
Browse the live Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb market See Every Shire of Macedon Ranges ListingRevenue
Gross bookings per Shire of Macedon Ranges listing averaged A$33,220 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges listing brings in A$4,530 in December, its best month, and A$2,740 in February, its slowest. April runs within 3% of December, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 28% 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 3.3 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.
December earns about 1.7 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,850. 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 rates peaked in April 2026 and bookings in June 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, December is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$3,208 | 33.7% | A$383 | A$107 | 46 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,468 | 35.5% | A$385 | A$112 | 45 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,261 | 36.3% | A$388 | A$109 | 61 days | 4.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$3,900 | 39.0% | A$394 | A$126 | 71 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$3,648 | 34.8% | A$399 | A$118 | 35 days | 3.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,696 | 24.9% | A$389 | A$96 | 57 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$3,503 | 32.7% | A$397 | A$113 | 67 days | 2.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,089 | 38.1% | A$405 | A$136 | 41 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | A$4,214 | 36.7% | A$382 | A$136 | 26 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$4,773 | 42.0% | A$389 | A$159 | 27 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,925 | 37.1% | A$395 | A$159 | 36 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,779 | 37.8% | A$395 | A$122 | 27 days | 2.8 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Shire of Macedon Ranges market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb took in A$33,220 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,990 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$3,560 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$1,500 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,110 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,720 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$31,720 | A$56,270 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Shire of Macedon Ranges bookings | A$1,500 | A$2,650 |
| Gross bookings | A$33,220 | A$58,920 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 74% of Shire of Macedon Ranges listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,070 | −A$7,210 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$1,500 | −A$2,650 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,660 | −A$2,950 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$660 | −A$1,180 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,000 | −A$1,770 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$330 | −A$330 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$170 | −A$170 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$9,390 | −A$16,260 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$23,830about A$1,990 a month | A$42,660about A$3,560 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Shire of Macedon Ranges'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 Shire of Macedon Ranges 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$4,910 a month, against A$2,770 for the average one.
Occupancy
Shire of Macedon Ranges listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Victoria average (40%) and 10 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 43% in April and falls to 26% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
April is usually the busiest month in Shire of Macedon Ranges, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 33% 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$342 over the past year, about 5% below the Victoria average of A$360 and about 11% 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$375 and A$405.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Shire of Macedon Ranges
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$385. The 12-month ADR of A$342 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges it averaged A$114 over the past year, from about A$98 in a typical February to about A$147 in a typical April.
Per open night, by tier:
April RevPAR is about 1.5 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$127. The 12-month RevPAR of A$114 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Revenue in Shire of Macedon Ranges peaks several times a year, in April, July and December, a moderately seasonal pattern. Business is slowest in February, with a midwinter lull in August as well.
Average revenue by month in Shire of Macedon Ranges
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$3,850.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | A$4,110 |
| February | Low season | A$2,740 |
| March | Shoulder season | A$3,670 |
| April | High season | A$4,400 |
| May | Shoulder season | A$3,720 |
| June | Shoulder season | A$4,120 |
| July | High season | A$4,230 |
| August | Low season | A$3,280 |
| September | Shoulder season | A$3,690 |
| October | Shoulder season | A$3,890 |
| November | Shoulder season | A$3,850 |
| December | High season | A$4,530 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril, July, December | A$4,390 | 40% | A$391 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary, March, May–June, September–November | A$3,860 | 36% | A$383 |
| Low seasonFebruary, August | A$3,010 | 30% | A$385 |
Guests book Shire of Macedon Ranges stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 64 days ahead, and August stays closest to arrival, about 28 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-October.
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 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 69 active listings in Shire of Macedon Ranges 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Shire of Macedon Ranges neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Malmsbury, Gisborne and Romsey. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Malmsbury | A quaint township with picturesque stone bridges and historic buildings. Attracts visitors interested in heritage and countryside charm. | Malmsbury Viaduct, Malmsbury Botanical Gardens, Malmsbury Aqueduct, Malmsbury Reservoir, Gordon and Hadfield's Stone Bridge |
| Gisborne | A vibrant town known for its community spirit and proximity to both the Macedon Ranges and Melbourne. Ideal for families and weekend getaways. | Gisborne Peak Winery, Gisborne Botanic Gardens, Dalton Park, Gisborne Olde Time Market, Mount Gisborne |
| Romsey | A small, friendly town that offers a taste of rural life while still being close to Melbourne. Great for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. | Romsey Park, Hanging Rock Vineyards, Romsey Mechanics Institute, Romsey Historical Society, local farms and markets |
| Riddells Creek | A tranquil town with a strong community feel, surrounded by nature. Perfect for visitors seeking outdoor activities and a peaceful retreat. | Riddells Creek Railway Station, Riddells Creek Reserve, Forest Glade Gardens, local walking trails, Riddells Creek Farmers Market |
| Macedon | A picturesque mountain village known for its stunning gardens and the well-known Hanging Rock. Attracts nature lovers and those searching for scenic beauty. | Hanging Rock Reserve, Macedon Railway Station, Macedon Regional Park, Macedon Ranges Heritage Trail, local wineries |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Shire of Macedon Ranges, alongside 9 private-room listings (13%). Houses are the most common property type at 48%, about twice the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (23%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 87.0% | 60 |
| Private room | 13.0% | 9 |
Listings by property type
Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 47.8% | 33 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 23.2% | 16 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 18.8% | 13 |
| Others | 7.2% | 5 |
| Unique stay | 2.9% | 2 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Shire of Macedon Ranges (39% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (32%). Shares are of the 59 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Shire of Macedon Ranges 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 | 39.0% | 23 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.3% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Shire of Macedon Ranges earned A$24,900 over the past year, against A$36,800 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 23 | A$24,900 | A$21,100 | A$216 | 30% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | A$36,800 | A$35,500 | A$312 | 39% |
Most Shire of Macedon Ranges listings are sized for couples and small families: 66% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 13% take eight or more.
Shire of Macedon Ranges listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 32.8% | 22 |
| 3 guests | 6.0% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 26.9% | 18 |
| 5 guests | 9.0% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 10.4% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 13.4% | 9 |
Shire of Macedon Ranges hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Shire of Macedon Ranges: 62% of listings have one, and 68% have a backyard.
Share of Shire of Macedon Ranges listings with each common amenity
Guests
Shire of Macedon Ranges draws mostly domestic guests: 93% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Melbourne alone accounts for 28% of reviews. Of the 7% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and the United States.
93% of Shire of Macedon Ranges guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Shire of Macedon Ranges guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 28.1% |
| Bendigo | 1.3% |
| Hawthorn | 1.3% |
| Adelaide | 1.1% |
Where Shire of Macedon Ranges guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 93.5% |
| United Kingdom | 1.5% |
| United States | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | 0.9% |
| Singapore | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Shire of Macedon Ranges guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 65.5% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Malay | 2.8% |
Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 55% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.77, against 4.96 for host communication and check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 112 reviews each on average.
Communication and check-in score highest in Shire of Macedon Ranges; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.90 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.96 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
86% of Shire of Macedon Ranges listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 16% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Shire of Macedon Ranges listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 47.8% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 37.7% | 26 |
| 91-180 days | 13.0% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 1.4% | 1 |
Days a year Shire of Macedon Ranges listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.4% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 14.5% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 40.6% | 28 |
| 31-90 days | 24.6% | 17 |
| 1-30 days | 18.8% | 13 |
The average Shire of Macedon Ranges booking lasts 3.6 nights, longest in April and shortest in March. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 1,550 in all. Check-in is split almost evenly between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Shire of Macedon Ranges
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Shire of Macedon Ranges accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Shire of Macedon Ranges 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 20% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Shire of Macedon Ranges listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About seven in ten Shire of Macedon Ranges listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$50, and some higher fees lift the average to A$69. Spread over the average stay of 3.6 nights, that adds roughly A$14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Shire of Macedon Ranges, a four-bedroom home, took in A$136,000 over the past year, about 4.1 times the city's average of A$33,200.
Spacious retreat in Macedon Ranges Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Sweeping views of Hanging Rock and Cobaw Ranges Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Mount Macedon Romantic forest retreat getaway Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Cottage by the Lake Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
The Cottage at Camp David Farm Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
The Stonehouse Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Only 10% of Shire of Macedon Ranges listings are classed as professionally managed. 62% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 74% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, Trentham (24 km away, 66 listings) earned the most per listing, about 51% more than Shire of Macedon Ranges. Kyneton was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 33% in Shire of Macedon Ranges.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodend 5 km | 56 | A$42,127 | A$326 | 40% |
| Kyneton 19 km | 47 | A$40,693 | A$320 | 42% |
| Trentham 24 km | 66 | A$50,193 | A$397 | 41% |
| Wallan 35 km | 32 | A$19,265 | A$307 | 27% |
| Daylesford 39 km | 455 | A$49,714 | A$432 | 36% |
| Shire of Hepburn 39 km | 254 | A$48,354 | A$448 | 36% |
| Shire of Moorabool 40 km | 35 | A$36,642 | A$277 | 36% |
| Shire of Mount Alexander 44 km | 43 | A$40,088 | A$344 | 36% |
See all 199 Victoria Airbnb markets
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Shire of Macedon Ranges:
FAQ
An active Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb grossed A$33,220 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 69 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$5,020 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Shire of Macedon Ranges listings earn between A$1,510 and A$5,020 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$8,540 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Victoria average. April is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Shire of Macedon Ranges cost A$342 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$225 and A$420, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Shire of Macedon Ranges 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb grossed A$33,220 in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% 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$23,830 a year (about A$1,990 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$3,560 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
December usually pays best, averaging A$4,530 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Shire of Macedon Ranges listing was open to book earned A$114 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$240 or more.
Shire of Macedon Ranges stays were booked 53 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 Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnb stay lasted 3.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Shire of Macedon Ranges Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Malmsbury, Gisborne and Romsey draw the most short-term rental interest in Shire of Macedon Ranges. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 69 active Airbnb listings in Shire of Macedon Ranges as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Woodend, 5 km away.
In Shire of Macedon Ranges, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$50, and some higher fees lift the average to A$69.
Method
Figures on this page cover 69 active Airbnb listings in Shire of Macedon Ranges 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.