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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Northern Community, New Zealand Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
38
Avg. booking lead time
87 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
January
Lowest revenue month
May

The short answer

Northern Community Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the Southland average. Listings averaged NZ$194 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against NZ$270 and 48% for the Southland average.

Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in May, usually the slowest. With only 38 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.

With 38 active listings, Northern Community is the fourth-largest of 8 Southland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 13% while the number of active listings shrank 14%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Northern Community?

Gross bookings per Northern Community listing averaged NZ$22,443 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Southland average: NZ$39,359), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Northern Community listing brings in NZ$3,780 in January, its best month, and NZ$1,400 in May, its slowest. February runs within 5% of January, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 36% 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 3.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn NZ$5,600+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn NZ$3,740 or more, roughly NZ$1,700 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about NZ$2,040 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn NZ$1,030 or less, about half of the median.

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 2.7 times what May does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$2,440. 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.

Northern Community Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

February 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026. Across the past two years, January is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Northern Community, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025NZ$1,58921.0%NZ$185NZ$5352 days5.4 nights
Oct 2025NZ$1,42619.3%NZ$187NZ$4683 days2.9 nights
Nov 2025NZ$2,23332.6%NZ$185NZ$7493 days3.3 nights
Dec 2025NZ$3,05147.1%NZ$189NZ$98118 days4.1 nights
Jan 2026NZ$3,69753.6%NZ$187NZ$119117 days3.3 nights
Feb 2026NZ$4,06269.8%NZ$184NZ$145106 days4.3 nights
Mar 2026NZ$3,25749.8%NZ$189NZ$105118 days2.7 nights
Apr 2026NZ$2,54734.8%NZ$194NZ$85105 days2.6 nights
May 2026NZ$1,25519.0%NZ$194NZ$4060 days4.4 nights
Jun 2026NZ$2,45728.1%NZ$198NZ$8222 days7.9 nights
Jul 2026NZ$3,67835.9%NZ$196NZ$11923 days5.9 nights
Aug 2026NZ$2,90828.1%NZ$197NZ$9432 days2.5 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Northern Community address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Northern Community Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Northern Community Airbnb took in NZ$22,443 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about NZ$1,310 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 NZ$2,420 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the NZ$1,160 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about NZ$1,400 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about NZ$1,130 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.

Northern Community Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Northern Community Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsNZ$21,283NZ$39,030
Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Northern Community bookingsNZ$1,160NZ$2,130
Gross bookingsNZ$22,443NZ$41,160
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 84% of Northern Community listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−NZ$3,040−NZ$5,570
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; NZ$0 if you clean yourself−NZ$1,160−NZ$2,130
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−NZ$1,120−NZ$2,060
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−NZ$450−NZ$820
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−NZ$670−NZ$1,230
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−NZ$220−NZ$220
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−NZ$110−NZ$110
ManagementNZ$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsNZ$0NZ$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeNZ$0NZ$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onNZ$0NZ$0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−NZ$6,770−NZ$12,140
Left for housing costs, then profitNZ$15,673about NZ$1,310 a monthNZ$29,020about NZ$2,420 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Northern Community Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Northern Community'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 Northern Community 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.

How Northern Community's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Northern Community listings are booked on 50% or more of their nights, against 33% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of NZ$170 adds about NZ$1,710 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge NZ$210 a night or more, against a median of NZ$170. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about NZ$2,130 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about NZ$3,780, against NZ$1,400 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Northern Community listings average 4.79 stars, and 42% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 NZ$3,430 a month, against NZ$1,870 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Northern Community?

Northern Community listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 12 percentage points below the Southland average (48%) and 8 points below the New Zealand average (44%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 20% in May to 63% in February.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 64%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 50% or more, roughly three nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 33% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 20% or less, under two nights a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Northern Community, May the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Northern Community?

The average nightly rate in Northern Community, known as ADR (average daily rate), was NZ$194 over the past year, about 28% below the Southland average of NZ$270 and about 42% below the New Zealand average of NZ$335. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about NZ$195 and bottom out in September and October at about NZ$175.

The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge NZ$295+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge NZ$210 or more, about NZ$40 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about NZ$170 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge NZ$130 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

June rates run 13% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$185.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Northern Community?

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 Northern Community it averaged NZ$79 over the past year, from about NZ$45 in a typical May to about NZ$129 in a typical February.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn NZ$156+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn NZ$122 or more, about NZ$55 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about NZ$68 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn NZ$33 or less, about half of the median.

February RevPAR is about 2.9 times May's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$80.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Northern Community

With only 38 active listings, the monthly pattern in Northern Community is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in January and bottom out in May.

Average revenue by month in Northern Community

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, NZ$2,440.

Revenue by month in Northern Community in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Northern Community, by calendar month
MonthRevenue per listing
JanuaryNZ$3,780
FebruaryNZ$3,620
MarchNZ$3,040
AprilNZ$2,230
MayNZ$1,400
JuneNZ$2,070
JulyNZ$2,570
AugustNZ$1,990
SeptemberNZ$1,660
OctoberNZ$1,500
NovemberNZ$2,240
DecemberNZ$3,150

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Northern Community?

Guests book Northern Community stays 87 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 110 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 26 days. A typical December booking is made in late August.

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 87 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Northern Community

None of the 38 active listings in Northern Community 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 Northern Community.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Northern Community

AirROI's area guide picks five Northern Community neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Stewart Island, Gore and Fiordland. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Northern Community
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Stewart IslandKnown for its natural beauty and wildlife, Stewart Island is appealing for eco-tourism and offers a unique experience for visitors looking to explore New Zealand's nature.Rakiura National Park, Ulva Island, Bird watching, Fishing, Cape Ramez
GoreA quaint town that offers a rich history and is a growing destination for visitors exploring Southland's rural charm. It provides an affordable entry point for Airbnb investors.Hokonui Moonshine Museum, Gore's Art Gallery, Gore Historical Museum, The Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre
FiordlandA popular tourist destination with breathtaking scenery, Fiordland attracts visitors for its outdoor activities and natural wonders, making it attractive for short-term rentals.Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Hiking trails, Kayaking
ManapouriNestled near Lake Manapouri and Fiordland, this small town is popular for its access to stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation, appealing to nature lovers.Lake Manapouri, Kepler Track, Manapouri Lake View Track, Water activities
LumsdenA small town with a friendly community, Lumsden offers a quiet escape and is located along major travel routes to Fiordland and Queenstown, making it a strategic location for visitors.Lumsden Village, Riverside attractions, Nearby walking tracks, Local cafes

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Northern Community Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Northern Community is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 42% of listings, against 58% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 45%, ahead of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (37%).

Private rooms are a large share of supply

Northern Community Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 58%
  • Private room 42%
Room types in numbers
Northern Community Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home57.9%22
Private room42.1%16

Listings by property type

Northern Community Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 45%
  • Hotel/Boutique 37%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 13%
  • Others 5%
Property types in numbers
Northern Community Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House44.7%17
Hotel/Boutique36.8%14
Cabin/Outdoor13.2%5
Others5.3%2

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Northern Community Have?

The most common size among Northern Community's 20 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (11 homes).

Northern Community entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Northern Community entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
1 bedroom30.0%6
2 bedrooms15.0%3
3 bedrooms55.0%11

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Northern Community Sleep?

Most Northern Community listings are sized for couples and small families: 66% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 3% take eight or more. Shares are of the 32 listings with a guest capacity on file (84% of the market).

Northern Community listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Northern Community listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listings with a capacity on fileListings
1 guest3.1%1
2 guests40.6%13
3 guests9.4%3
4 guests12.5%4
5 guests9.4%3
6 guests21.9%7
8+ guests3.1%1

How Northern Community Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Northern Community hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing. Only 16% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
10
Beds per listing
2.4
Show exact location
16%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Northern Community Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Northern Community: 97% of listings offer it, and 63% have a backyard.

Share of Northern Community listings with each common amenity

  • Free parking on premises 97%
  • Kitchen 95%
  • Smoke alarm 95%
  • Heating 92%
  • Essentials 92%
  • Dishes and silverware 92%
  • Refrigerator 87%
  • Cooking basics 84%
  • Hot water 82%
  • Microwave 82%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Northern Community?

Northern Community runs on foreign visitors: 79% of guests who left reviews live outside New Zealand. The United States sends the most guests from abroad, with 20% of reviewers, ahead of Australia at 19%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by German and Chinese.

79% of Northern Community guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 79%
  • Domestic 21%

Where Northern Community guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Auckland 6%
  • Sydney 3%
  • Otago 3%
  • Wellington 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Northern Community guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Auckland5.8%
Sydney2.9%
Otago2.9%
Wellington2.2%

Where Northern Community guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • New Zealand 21%
  • United States 20%
  • Australia 19%
  • United Kingdom 9%
  • Germany 4%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Northern Community guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
New Zealand21.3%
United States20.3%
Australia19.0%
United Kingdom9.3%
Germany4.3%

Languages spoken by Northern Community guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 59%
  • German 10%
  • Chinese 10%
  • Spanish 5%
  • French 2%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Northern Community guests
LanguageShare of guests
English58.7%
German10.1%
Chinese9.5%
Spanish4.8%
French2.1%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Northern Community?

Northern Community Airbnbs average 4.79 stars, and 42% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.91 for check-in.

Check-in scores highest in Northern Community; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.84
  • Cleanliness 4.80
  • Communication 4.90
  • Location 4.79
  • Check-in 4.91
  • Value 4.73
Category scores in numbers
Northern Community guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.84
Cleanliness4.80
Communication4.90
Location4.79
Check-in4.91
Value4.73

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Northern Community: Stays, Rules and Fees

84% of Northern Community 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 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Northern Community listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 45%
  • 181-270 days 39%
  • 91-180 days 16%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Northern Community listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days44.7%17
181-270 days39.5%15
91-180 days15.8%6

Days a year Northern Community listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 181-270 days 16%
  • 91-180 days 39%
  • 31-90 days 29%
  • 1-30 days 16%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Northern Community listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
181-270 days15.8%6
91-180 days39.5%15
31-90 days28.9%11
1-30 days15.8%6

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Northern Community?

The average Northern Community booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in June and shortest in April. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Northern Community

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Northern Community Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

More than nine in ten listings in Northern Community accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Northern Community listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 66% 25 listings
  • 2 Nights 26% 10 listings
  • 3 Nights 8% 3 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Northern Community?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Northern Community, used by 66% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 34% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Northern Community listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 21% 8 listings
  • Moderate 13% 5 listings
  • Firm 66% 25 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Northern Community?

Nearly four in ten Northern Community listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about NZ$82. Spread over the average stay of 4.1 nights, that adds roughly NZ$20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
NZ$82
Average cleaning fee
NZ$82
Listings charging a fee
36.8%
Share of gross revenue
5.2%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Northern Community

The top-grossing Airbnb in Northern Community, a three-bedroom home, took in NZ$83,300 over the past year, about 3.7 times the city's average of NZ$22,400.

Solitude Lodge Solitude Lodge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
NZ$83,260
Occupancy
38.4%
Daily rate
NZ$565
Little Breck Lodge - Luxury close to Queenstown Little Breck Lodge - Luxury close to Queenstown Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Revenue
NZ$62,342
Occupancy
55.1%
Daily rate
NZ$317
Mataura Lodge Athol | Your Private Rural Retreat Mataura Lodge Athol | Your Private Rural Retreat Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
NZ$50,404
Occupancy
48.1%
Daily rate
NZ$270
Toia te Manawa "Place to draw breath" Toia te Manawa "Place to draw breath" Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
NZ$44,525
Occupancy
44.4%
Daily rate
NZ$274
Castlemaine Cottage Castlemaine Cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
NZ$44,298
Occupancy
58.4%
Daily rate
NZ$215
Comfortable, Clean, Super cosy,
Fast free Wifi ! Comfortable, Clean, Super cosy, Fast free Wifi ! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
NZ$43,189
Occupancy
62.3%
Daily rate
NZ$197

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Northern Community?

Fewer than 1% of Northern Community listings are classed as professionally managed. 55% 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 84% of listings.

Superhosts
55.3%
Professional management
0.0%
Cohosted listings
18.4%
Instant Book enabled
52.6%
Simplified Pricing
84.2%

Nearby markets

Northern Community vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 78 km, Queenstown (72 km away) earned the most per listing, about 4.8 times as much as Northern Community.

Airbnb markets near Northern Community: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Fiordland Community 65 km350NZ$49,875NZ$30755%
Te Anau 65 km149NZ$40,572NZ$33156%
Jacks Point 69 km276NZ$57,362NZ$49954%
Queenstown 72 km2,616NZ$107,977NZ$62858%
Arthurs Point 76 km40NZ$65,380NZ$46953%
Lower Shotover 77 km38NZ$66,419NZ$50552%
Lake Hayes Estate 77 km46NZ$37,038NZ$34353%
Lake Hayes 78 km52NZ$57,499NZ$50255%

Other Airbnb Markets in Southland

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Markets Similar to Northern Community

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FAQ

Northern Community Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Northern Community?

An active Northern Community Airbnb grossed NZ$22,443 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 38 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in NZ$3,740 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Northern Community?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Northern Community listings earn between NZ$1,030 and NZ$3,740 in a typical month, and the top tenth NZ$5,600 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Northern Community?

Listings in Northern Community were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the Southland average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Northern Community?

The average booked night in Northern Community cost NZ$194 before fees. Half of listings charge between NZ$130 and NZ$210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Northern Community?

None of the active Northern Community 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.

Is Airbnb profitable in Northern Community?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Northern Community Airbnb grossed NZ$22,443 in the 12 months to September 2026, 43% below the Southland average of NZ$39,359. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, NZ$15,673 a year (about NZ$1,310 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 NZ$2,420 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Northern Community?

January usually pays best, averaging NZ$3,780 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Northern Community?

Each night a Northern Community listing was open to book earned NZ$79 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 NZ$156 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Northern Community?

Northern Community stays were booked 87 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Northern Community?

The average Northern Community Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Northern Community rated?

Guests rate Northern Community Airbnbs 4.79 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Northern Community?

Stewart Island, Gore and Fiordland draw the most short-term rental interest in Northern Community. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Northern Community?

AirROI counted 38 active Airbnb listings in Northern Community as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Fiordland Community, 65 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Northern Community?

In Northern Community, nearly four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about NZ$82.

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About This Data

Figures on this page cover 38 active Airbnb listings in Northern Community 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 New Zealand dollars at NZ$1.71 per US$, 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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