Rural views next to town Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- A$168,312
- Occupancy
- 69.5%
- Daily rate
- A$664
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Nimbin brought in A$29,801 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 36% less than the New South Wales average of A$46,850.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the New South Wales average. Listings averaged A$234 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against A$445 and 41% for the New South Wales average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Nimbin is the 216th-largest of 305 New South Wales markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Nimbin listing averaged A$29,801 over the 12 months to September 2026 (New South Wales average: A$46,850), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Nimbin listing brings in A$3,790 in July, its best month, and A$1,920 in February, its slowest. June runs within 5% of July, 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 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July 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$3,010. 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 and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$3,154 | 44.0% | A$206 | A$105 | 38 days | 2.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,308 | 41.9% | A$213 | A$107 | 54 days | 3.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$3,181 | 45.5% | A$207 | A$106 | 37 days | 2.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$3,471 | 42.2% | A$219 | A$112 | 34 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$3,401 | 41.0% | A$209 | A$110 | 23 days | 5.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$1,816 | 31.7% | A$201 | A$65 | 23 days | 3.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$2,665 | 35.2% | A$211 | A$86 | 17 days | 4.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,609 | 42.8% | A$234 | A$120 | 41 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,311 | 36.8% | A$259 | A$107 | 54 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$3,586 | 42.6% | A$247 | A$120 | 25 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$4,533 | 50.0% | A$252 | A$146 | 27 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$3,493 | 38.7% | A$251 | A$113 | 26 days | 1.7 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.
The typical Nimbin listing earns about A$2,350 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Nimbin Airbnb took in A$29,801 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,730 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$3,060 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$1,540 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about A$1,860 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about A$1,500 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$28,261 | A$49,470 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Nimbin bookings | A$1,540 | A$2,700 |
| Gross bookings | A$29,801 | A$52,170 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 84% of Nimbin listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$4,020 | −A$7,040 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$1,540 | −A$2,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,490 | −A$2,610 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$600 | −A$1,040 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$890 | −A$1,570 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$300 | −A$300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −A$150 | −A$150 |
| 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$8,990 | −A$15,410 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$20,811about A$1,730 a month | A$36,760about A$3,060 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Nimbin'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 Nimbin home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income 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$4,350 a month, against A$2,480 for the average one.
Occupancy
Nimbin listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the New South Wales average (41%) and 7 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 49% in July and falls to 35% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Nimbin, March 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 Nimbin, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$234 over the past year, about 47% below the New South Wales average of A$445 and about 39% below the Australia average of A$385. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in May and July at about A$230 and bottom out in September and November at about A$190.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 21% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$211. The 12-month ADR of A$234 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 Nimbin it averaged A$94 over the past year, from about A$68 in a typical February to about A$122 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July 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$99.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Nimbin is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Nimbin
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$3,010.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | A$2,880 |
| February | A$1,920 |
| March | A$2,430 |
| April | A$3,140 |
| May | A$3,050 |
| June | A$3,630 |
| July | A$3,790 |
| August | A$3,410 |
| September | A$2,900 |
| October | A$2,830 |
| November | A$2,930 |
| December | A$3,210 |
Guests book Nimbin stays 36 days ahead on average (about five weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 58 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
All 31 active listings in Nimbin display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Nimbin.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Nimbin neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Nimbin Village, Rainbow Region and Nimbin River. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nimbin Village | The heart of Nimbin, known for its vibrant alternative lifestyle, arts scene, and cultural festivals. Ideal for tourists looking to experience the unique bohemian culture of the area. | Nimbin Markets, Nimbin Candle Factory, Nimbin Museum, Nimbin Hemp Embassy, Nimbin Rock |
| Rainbow Region | A beautiful area surrounding Nimbin, featuring lush hinterland and natural beauty. Popular with nature lovers and those seeking relaxation in a peaceful setting. | Nightcap National Park, Channon Markets, Uki Village, Minyon Falls, Mount Warning |
| Nimbin River | Scenic location along the river, great for outdoor activities like swimming, kayaking, and picnicking. Attracts families and nature enthusiasts. | Nimbin River Swimming Holes, Picnic Areas, Walking Trails, Fishing Spots, Bushwalking Tracks |
| Nimbin Cultural Centre | A center for workshops, art exhibitions, and cultural events. A hub for community engagement and creativity, attracting both locals and tourists. | Art Workshops, Film Screenings, Community Events, Local Artisans, Craft Markets |
| Wollumbin National Park | A stunning natural park home to the iconic Wollumbin (Mount Warning). Ideal for hikers and those seeking adventure in nature. | Summit Hiking Trails, Scenic Lookouts, Biodiversity, Camping Areas, Wildlife Viewing |
| Local Vineyards | The area is home to several vineyards producing unique wines. Popular for wine tastings and tours, attracting food and wine enthusiasts. | Nimbin Valley Wines, Local Winery Tours, Wine Tastings, Gourmet Food Experiences, Scenic Views |
| Nimbin Eco Village | A sustainable living community showcasing eco-friendly practices. Attracts visitors interested in sustainability and alternative lifestyles. | Eco Tours, Sustainable Living Workshops, Organic Gardens, Community Events, Natural Building Workshops |
| Nearby Beaches | Nimbin is a short drive from beautiful beaches like Byron Bay and Lennox Head, making it a great base for beachgoers and surfers. | Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Wategos Beach, Swimming Spots, Surfing Lessons |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 77% of listings in Nimbin, alongside 6 private-room listings (19%). Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 42% of listings, ahead of houses (32%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Nimbin Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 77.4% | 24 |
| Private room | 19.4% | 6 |
| Hotel room | 3.2% | 1 |
Cabins lead the property mix
Nimbin Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 41.9% | 13 |
| House | 32.3% | 10 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 16.1% | 5 |
| Others | 6.5% | 2 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.2% | 1 |
The most common size among Nimbin's 24 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (13 homes).
Nimbin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.2% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 54.2% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 4.2% | 1 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.3% | 2 |
Most Nimbin listings are sized for couples and small families: 62% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 15% take eight or more. Shares are of the 26 listings with a guest capacity on file (84% of the market).
Nimbin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 34.6% | 9 |
| 3 guests | 7.7% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 19.2% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 7.7% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 11.5% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 3.8% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 15.4% | 4 |
Nimbin hosts set up an average of 2.3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a quarter of listings (26%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Nimbin: 48% of listings have one, and 90% offer free parking on site.
Share of Nimbin listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Nimbin guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 16% of those who left reviews live outside Australia, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
84% of Nimbin guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Nimbin guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 8.0% |
| Sydney | 4.6% |
| Gold Coast | 4.2% |
| Croftby | 3.4% |
| Brisbane City | 3.1% |
Where Nimbin guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 83.9% |
| United Kingdom | 5.1% |
| New Zealand | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | 1.8% |
| United States | 1.5% |
Languages spoken by Nimbin guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 67.7% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Italian | 2.3% |
Nimbin Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 68% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.78, against 4.94 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 92 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Nimbin; 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 | 4.83 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Nimbin listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 29% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 26% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Nimbin listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 45.2% | 14 |
| 181-270 days | 29.0% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 25.8% | 8 |
Days a year Nimbin listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.2% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 25.8% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 25.8% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 22.6% | 7 |
| 1-30 days | 22.6% | 7 |
The average Nimbin booking lasts 3.7 nights, longest in March and shortest in September. Listings took about 27 bookings each over the year. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Nimbin
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
94% of listings in Nimbin accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Nimbin 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 Nimbin, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 52% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Nimbin listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Nimbin listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$48, and some higher fees lift the average to A$63. Spread over the average stay of 3.7 nights, that adds roughly A$13 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 Nimbin, a five-bedroom home, took in A$168,000 over the past year, about 5.6 times the city's average of A$29,800. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Rural views next to town Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Gorswen - Amazing views, spacious and next to town Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Martin Bales - farm and hill views close to town Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.93
Contained in Nimbin - Wollumbin Cottage Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96
Freighter House Truck Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.92
Contained in Nimbin - NIGHTCAP Cottage Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98 Fewer than 1% of Nimbin listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 55% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 29% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 84% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 33 km, Byron Shire Council (26 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.4 times as much as Nimbin. Lismore City Council was the busiest, booked on 46% of nights against 36% in Nimbin.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore City Council 17 km | 68 | A$41,798 | A$294 | 46% |
| Byron Shire Council 26 km | 174 | A$72,543 | A$679 | 43% |
| Mullumbimby 26 km | 62 | A$31,322 | A$309 | 43% |
| Bangalow 30 km | 95 | A$56,972 | A$641 | 38% |
| Ewingsdale 31 km | 48 | A$69,636 | A$850 | 40% |
| Brunswick Heads 32 km | 115 | A$51,706 | A$470 | 42% |
| Ocean Shores 32 km | 85 | A$29,490 | A$339 | 40% |
| New Brighton 33 km | 38 | A$36,929 | A$485 | 35% |
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FAQ
An active Nimbin Airbnb grossed A$29,801 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in A$4,110 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Nimbin listings earn between A$1,290 and A$4,110 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$6,520 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 Nimbin were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the New South Wales average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Nimbin cost A$234 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$150 and A$250, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
All active Nimbin listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Nimbin Airbnb grossed A$29,801 in the 12 months to September 2026, 36% below the New South Wales average of A$46,850. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$20,811 a year (about A$1,730 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$3,060 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging A$3,790 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 Nimbin listing was open to book earned A$94 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$176 or more.
Nimbin stays were booked 36 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Nimbin Airbnb stay lasted 3.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 27 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Nimbin Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Nimbin Village, Rainbow Region and Nimbin River draw the most short-term rental interest in Nimbin. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Nimbin as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Lismore City Council, 17 km away.
In Nimbin, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$48, and some higher fees lift the average to A$63.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Nimbin 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.
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