Spacious Castlemaine Garden Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77 - Revenue
- A$211,119
- Occupancy
- 77.0%
- Daily rate
- A$722
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Shire of Mount Alexander brought in A$40,088 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 9% more than the Victoria average of A$36,652.
The short answer
Rates are in line with the Victoria average, but bookings trail it. Listings averaged A$344 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against A$360 and 40% for the Victoria average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 43 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 43 active listings, Shire of Mount Alexander is the 102nd-largest of 199 Victoria markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 25% while the number of active listings shrank 9%.
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Gross bookings per Shire of Mount Alexander listing averaged A$40,088 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 Mount Alexander listing brings in A$4,780 in January, its best month, and A$2,430 in February, its slowest. July runs within 4% of January, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% 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 3.2 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 twice 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$3,800. 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. Across the past two years, January is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$3,550 | 37.4% | A$292 | A$118 | 29 days | 3.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,915 | 39.0% | A$292 | A$126 | 42 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,864 | 42.1% | A$290 | A$129 | 64 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$4,275 | 37.6% | A$308 | A$138 | 80 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$5,442 | 40.6% | A$309 | A$176 | 61 days | 3.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$2,265 | 25.8% | A$301 | A$81 | 51 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$4,009 | 34.1% | A$304 | A$129 | 56 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$4,937 | 44.5% | A$311 | A$165 | 65 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,910 | 31.7% | A$343 | A$126 | 32 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$5,107 | 41.0% | A$353 | A$170 | 38 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$5,606 | 45.3% | A$364 | A$181 | 52 days | 3.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$4,852 | 42.5% | A$360 | A$157 | 37 days | 2.7 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Shire of Mount Alexander home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the short-term rental calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnb took in A$40,088 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$2,280 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$3,820 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$2,780 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$2,510 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,960 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$37,308 | A$62,030 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Shire of Mount Alexander bookings | A$2,780 | A$4,620 |
| Gross bookings | A$40,088 | A$66,650 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 84% of Shire of Mount Alexander listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$5,400 | −A$8,970 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$2,780 | −A$4,620 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$2,000 | −A$3,330 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$800 | −A$1,330 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$1,200 | −A$2,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$400 | −A$400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$200 | −A$200 |
| 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$12,780 | −A$20,850 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$27,308about A$2,280 a month | A$45,800about A$3,820 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 Mount Alexander'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 Mount Alexander 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$5,550 a month, against A$3,340 for the average one.
Occupancy
Shire of Mount Alexander listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Victoria average (40%) and 7 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in April and falls to 29% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
April is usually the busiest month in Shire of Mount Alexander, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% 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 Mount Alexander, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$344 over the past year, about the same as the Victoria average (A$360) and about 11% below the Australia average of A$385. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and July at about A$330 and bottom out in March and April at about A$300.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 11% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$314. The 12-month ADR of A$344 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 Mount Alexander it averaged A$127 over the past year, from about A$87 in a typical February to about A$154 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 1.8 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$125.
Seasonality
With only 43 active listings, the monthly pattern in Shire of Mount Alexander is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in January and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Shire of Mount Alexander
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$3,800.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | A$4,780 |
| February | A$2,430 |
| March | A$3,720 |
| April | A$4,390 |
| May | A$3,360 |
| June | A$3,930 |
| July | A$4,600 |
| August | A$3,790 |
| September | A$3,310 |
| October | A$3,600 |
| November | A$3,460 |
| December | A$4,200 |
Guests book Shire of Mount Alexander stays 48 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 72 days ahead, and August stays closest to arrival, about 31 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 43 active listings in Shire of Mount Alexander 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 Mount Alexander.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Shire of Mount Alexander neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Newstead, Taradale and Chewton. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newstead | A small village known for its friendly community and beautiful landscapes, attracting nature lovers and those looking for a peaceful retreat. | Newstead Cemetery, Burke and Wills Track, Loddon River, local wineries, Newstead Arts Hub |
| Taradale | A scenic village close to historic goldfields, popular for its vineyards and rural charm, ideal for guests seeking tranquility and country experiences. | Taradale viaduct, local wineries, Hanging Rock, Taradale Market, nature trails |
| Chewton | A historic township near Castlemaine known for its gold mining history and picturesque scenery, appealing to visitors interested in gold rush heritage and nature walks. | Chewton Mine Recreation Reserve, local art galleries, historic sites, nature walks, community events |
| Campbells Creek | A growing township close to Castlemaine, loved for its outdoor activities and affordability, attracting a mix of families and tourists. | local parks, nature reserves, walking trails, community events, proximity to Castlemaine |
| Baringhup | A quiet rural area offering a serene atmosphere and agricultural charm, perfect for those looking to escape city life and immerse themselves in nature. | Baringhup Stream, local farms, nature trails, community gatherings |
| Lyal | An ultra-small town with a peaceful environment, often chosen by nature enthusiasts and those looking for quiet getaways, with nearby natural attractions. | local trails, natural landscapes, proximity to Mount Alexander, rural experiences |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Shire of Mount Alexander is an entire home: 95% of listings, with private rooms at 5%. Houses are the most common property type at 67%, about 3.6 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (19%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 95.3% | 41 |
| Private room | 4.7% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 67.4% | 29 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 18.6% | 8 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.0% | 3 |
| Apartment/Condo | 4.7% | 2 |
| Others | 2.3% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Shire of Mount Alexander (34% of entire homes), and 34% have three or more bedrooms.
Shire of Mount Alexander entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.9% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 34.1% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.5% | 8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% | 6 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Shire of Mount Alexander earned A$22,200 over the past year, against A$13,600 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14 | A$22,200 | A$25,300 | A$233 | 40% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11 | A$13,600 | A$25,100 | A$265 | 35% |
Most Shire of Mount Alexander listings are sized for couples and small families: 63% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 17% take eight or more.
Shire of Mount Alexander listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 26.8% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 2.4% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 34.1% | 14 |
| 5 guests | 7.3% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 7.3% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 4.9% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 17.1% | 7 |
Shire of Mount Alexander hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 19% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Shire of Mount Alexander: 60% of listings have one, and 42% have a fire pit.
Share of Shire of Mount Alexander listings with each common amenity
Guests
Shire of Mount Alexander draws mostly domestic guests: 92% of those who left reviews live in Australia. Melbourne alone accounts for 23% of reviews. Of the 8% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and the United States.
92% of Shire of Mount Alexander guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Shire of Mount Alexander guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 23.3% |
| Geelong | 2.4% |
| Brunswick | 1.5% |
| Adelaide | 1.5% |
Where Shire of Mount Alexander guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 92.4% |
| United Kingdom | 2.6% |
| United States | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Shire of Mount Alexander guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 66.2% |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| French | 5.7% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 53% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.78, against 4.95 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 88 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Shire of Mount Alexander; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.86 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
84% of Shire of Mount Alexander 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 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Shire of Mount Alexander listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 39.5% | 17 |
| 181-270 days | 44.2% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 14.0% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 2.3% | 1 |
Days a year Shire of Mount Alexander listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.3% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 14.0% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 44.2% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 25.6% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 14.0% | 6 |
The average Shire of Mount Alexander booking lasts 3.6 nights, longest in April and shortest in November. Listings took about 28 bookings each over the year, some 1,160 in all. 56% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Shire of Mount Alexander
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Shire of Mount Alexander accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Shire of Mount Alexander 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 Shire of Mount Alexander, used by 35% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 40% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Shire of Mount Alexander listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three-quarters of Shire of Mount Alexander listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about A$72. Spread over the average stay of 3.6 nights, that adds roughly A$20 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 Shire of Mount Alexander, a four-bedroom home, took in A$211,000 over the past year, about 5.3 times the city's average of A$40,100.
Spacious Castlemaine Garden Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Hillplains Estate – Off-Grid House & Cottage Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Fassway Farm Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
CHARTER FARM - FIND YOUR HAPPY HAMLET Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Hillplains House – Off-Grid Luxury, Mountain Views Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Granny Thomas' Cottage Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Only 7% of Shire of Mount Alexander listings are classed as professionally managed. Six in ten 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 84% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 39 km, Trentham (33 km away, 66 listings) earned the most per listing, about 25% more than Shire of Mount Alexander. Castlemaine was the busiest, booked on 44% of nights against 36% in Shire of Mount Alexander.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine 4 km | 111 | A$42,126 | A$320 | 44% |
| Maldon 19 km | 33 | A$35,810 | A$328 | 35% |
| Kyneton 25 km | 47 | A$40,693 | A$320 | 42% |
| Shire of Hepburn 27 km | 254 | A$48,354 | A$448 | 36% |
| Daylesford 29 km | 455 | A$49,714 | A$432 | 36% |
| Trentham 33 km | 66 | A$50,193 | A$397 | 41% |
| Bendigo 37 km | 275 | A$31,946 | A$271 | 41% |
| Woodend 39 km | 56 | A$42,127 | A$326 | 40% |
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FAQ
An active Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnb grossed A$40,088 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 43 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$5,050 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 Mount Alexander listings earn between A$1,540 and A$5,050 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$8,450 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 Shire of Mount Alexander were booked on 36% 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 Mount Alexander cost A$344 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$170 and A$330; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
None of the active Shire of Mount Alexander 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 Mount Alexander Airbnb grossed A$40,088 in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% above 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$27,308 a year (about A$2,280 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$3,820 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging A$4,780 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 Mount Alexander listing was open to book earned A$127 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$222 or more.
Shire of Mount Alexander stays were booked 48 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnb stay lasted 3.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 28 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Shire of Mount Alexander Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Newstead, Taradale and Chewton draw the most short-term rental interest in Shire of Mount Alexander. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 43 active Airbnb listings in Shire of Mount Alexander as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Castlemaine, 4 km away.
In Shire of Mount Alexander, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about A$72.
Method
Figures on this page cover 43 active Airbnb listings in Shire of Mount Alexander 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.