Solitude Lodge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- NZ$83,260
- Occupancy
- 38.4%
- Daily rate
- NZ$565
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Northern Community brought in NZ$22,443 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 43% less than the Southland average of NZ$39,359.
The short answer
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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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.
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.
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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | NZ$1,589 | 21.0% | NZ$185 | NZ$53 | 52 days | 5.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | NZ$1,426 | 19.3% | NZ$187 | NZ$46 | 83 days | 2.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | NZ$2,233 | 32.6% | NZ$185 | NZ$74 | 93 days | 3.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | NZ$3,051 | 47.1% | NZ$189 | NZ$98 | 118 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | NZ$3,697 | 53.6% | NZ$187 | NZ$119 | 117 days | 3.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | NZ$4,062 | 69.8% | NZ$184 | NZ$145 | 106 days | 4.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | NZ$3,257 | 49.8% | NZ$189 | NZ$105 | 118 days | 2.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | NZ$2,547 | 34.8% | NZ$194 | NZ$85 | 105 days | 2.6 nights |
| May 2026 | NZ$1,255 | 19.0% | NZ$194 | NZ$40 | 60 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | NZ$2,457 | 28.1% | NZ$198 | NZ$82 | 22 days | 7.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | NZ$3,678 | 35.9% | NZ$196 | NZ$119 | 23 days | 5.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | NZ$2,908 | 28.1% | NZ$197 | NZ$94 | 32 days | 2.5 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
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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | NZ$21,283 | NZ$39,030 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Northern Community bookings | NZ$1,160 | NZ$2,130 |
| Gross bookings | NZ$22,443 | NZ$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 bookings | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | NZ$0 | NZ$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 profit | NZ$15,673about NZ$1,310 a month | NZ$29,020about NZ$2,420 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
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
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.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | NZ$3,780 |
| February | NZ$3,620 |
| March | NZ$3,040 |
| April | NZ$2,230 |
| May | NZ$1,400 |
| June | NZ$2,070 |
| July | NZ$2,570 |
| August | NZ$1,990 |
| September | NZ$1,660 |
| October | NZ$1,500 |
| November | NZ$2,240 |
| December | NZ$3,150 |
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
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
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.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart Island | Known 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 |
| Gore | A 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 |
| Fiordland | A 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 |
| Manapouri | Nestled 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 |
| Lumsden | A 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 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
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 57.9% | 22 |
| Private room | 42.1% | 16 |
Listings by property type
Northern Community Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 44.7% | 17 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 36.8% | 14 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 13.2% | 5 |
| Others | 5.3% | 2 |
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
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 30.0% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.0% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.0% | 11 |
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 | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 3.1% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 40.6% | 13 |
| 3 guests | 9.4% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 12.5% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 9.4% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 21.9% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 3.1% | 1 |
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.
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
Guests
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
Where Northern Community guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 5.8% |
| Sydney | 2.9% |
| Otago | 2.9% |
| Wellington | 2.2% |
Where Northern Community guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 21.3% |
| United States | 20.3% |
| Australia | 19.0% |
| United Kingdom | 9.3% |
| Germany | 4.3% |
Languages spoken by Northern Community guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 58.7% |
| German | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| French | 2.1% |
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
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.80 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.79 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
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
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 44.7% | 17 |
| 181-270 days | 39.5% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 15.8% | 6 |
Days a year Northern Community listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 15.8% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 39.5% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 28.9% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 15.8% | 6 |
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.
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
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
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.
Top earners
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 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Little Breck Lodge - Luxury close to Queenstown Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Mataura Lodge Athol | Your Private Rural Retreat Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Toia te Manawa "Place to draw breath" Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Castlemaine Cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Comfortable, Clean, Super cosy, Fast free Wifi ! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86 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.
Nearby 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.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiordland Community 65 km | 350 | NZ$49,875 | NZ$307 | 55% |
| Te Anau 65 km | 149 | NZ$40,572 | NZ$331 | 56% |
| Jacks Point 69 km | 276 | NZ$57,362 | NZ$499 | 54% |
| Queenstown 72 km | 2,616 | NZ$107,977 | NZ$628 | 58% |
| Arthurs Point 76 km | 40 | NZ$65,380 | NZ$469 | 53% |
| Lower Shotover 77 km | 38 | NZ$66,419 | NZ$505 | 52% |
| Lake Hayes Estate 77 km | 46 | NZ$37,038 | NZ$343 | 53% |
| Lake Hayes 78 km | 52 | NZ$57,499 | NZ$502 | 55% |
See all 8 Southland Airbnb markets
Markets elsewhere in New Zealand with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Northern Community:
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The average Northern Community Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Northern Community Airbnbs 4.79 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Stewart Island, Gore and Fiordland draw the most short-term rental interest in Northern Community. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 38 active Airbnb listings in Northern Community as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Fiordland Community, 65 km away.
In Northern Community, nearly four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about NZ$82.
Method
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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.