Rosebery Retreat | Saltwater Pool | 5 Bedrooms Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- A$114,180
- Occupancy
- 60.9%
- Daily rate
- A$476
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Palmerston brought in A$29,422 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 35% less than the Northern Territory average of A$45,385.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Northern Territory average. Listings averaged A$264 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, against A$320 and 48% for the Northern Territory average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Palmerston is the fifth-largest of 6 Northern Territory markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 12%.
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Gross bookings per Palmerston listing averaged A$29,422 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Northern Territory average: A$45,385), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Palmerston listing brings in A$6,780 in July, its best month, and A$2,550 in November, its slowest. 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 4.1 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 2.7 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$3,880. 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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A$4,656 | 47.1% | A$255 | A$155 | 73 days | 5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | A$3,948 | 48.4% | A$233 | A$127 | 18 days | 5.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | A$2,193 | 33.3% | A$222 | A$73 | 18 days | 4.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | A$3,580 | 40.7% | A$229 | A$115 | 53 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | A$2,871 | 38.7% | A$221 | A$93 | 20 days | 8.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | A$4,169 | 57.7% | A$217 | A$149 | 28 days | 13.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | A$2,401 | 36.1% | A$221 | A$77 | 41 days | 10.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | A$3,447 | 50.4% | A$235 | A$115 | 39 days | 8.2 nights |
| May 2026 | A$3,980 | 43.3% | A$263 | A$128 | 26 days | 8.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | A$5,396 | 52.5% | A$291 | A$180 | 69 days | 8.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | A$7,619 | 68.6% | A$311 | A$246 | 71 days | 6.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | A$5,179 | 49.6% | A$295 | A$167 | 57 days | 6.6 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 Palmerston home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Palmerston Airbnb took in A$29,422 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about A$1,690 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$3,130 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the A$2,000 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$1,460 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$27,422 | A$50,270 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Palmerston bookings | A$2,000 | A$3,670 |
| Gross bookings | A$29,422 | A$53,940 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 77% of Palmerston listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −A$3,730 | −A$6,840 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; A$0 if you clean yourself | −A$2,000 | −A$3,670 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −A$1,470 | −A$2,700 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −A$590 | −A$1,080 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −A$880 | −A$1,620 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −A$290 | −A$290 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −A$9,110 | −A$16,350 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | A$20,312about A$1,690 a month | A$37,590about A$3,130 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Palmerston'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 Palmerston home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about A$4,500 a month, against A$2,450 for the average one.
Occupancy
Palmerston listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Northern Territory average (48%) and 2 points below the Australia average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 36% in March to 66% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Palmerston, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 41% 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 Palmerston, known as ADR (average daily rate), was A$264 over the past year, about 18% below the Northern Territory average of A$320 and about 31% below the Australia average of A$385. In a typical year, rates peak in July at about A$285 and bottom out in February and March at about A$210.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 37% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$236. The 12-month ADR of A$264 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 Palmerston it averaged A$113 over the past year, from about A$85 in a typical November to about A$219 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.6 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, A$128. The 12-month RevPAR of A$113 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Palmerston is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Palmerston
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$3,880.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | A$2,740 |
| February | A$3,430 |
| March | A$2,700 |
| April | A$3,480 |
| May | A$3,420 |
| June | A$4,690 |
| July | A$6,780 |
| August | A$5,310 |
| September | A$4,450 |
| October | A$3,190 |
| November | A$2,550 |
| December | A$3,840 |
Guests book Palmerston stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 69 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 31 active listings in Palmerston 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 Palmerston.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Palmerston neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by CBD Palmerston, Rosebery and Berrimah. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBD Palmerston | The central business district of Palmerston, close to shopping centers, restaurants and government facilities. Popular for both leisure and business travelers. | Palmerston Shopping Centre, Palmerston City Green, Palmerston Golf & Country Club, Goyder Square, Youth Engagement Centre |
| Rosebery | A quiet suburban area with family-friendly environments and parks. Ideal for visitors looking for a peaceful stay while being close to city amenities. | Rosebery Village shopping center, Palmerston Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Parks and play areas, Family-friendly cafes |
| Berrimah | Situated close to both Darwin and Palmerston, Berrimah is ideal for those traveling for work in the region. It's also near industrial areas and commercial businesses. | Berrimah Road Business District, Nearby natural reserves, Proximity to industrial sites |
| Woodroffe | A residential suburb characterized by its parks and green spaces. Great for families visiting the area, offering a home-like experience. | Woodroffe Park, Local playgrounds, Family-friendly amenities |
| Moulden | Close to local amenities, Moulden is a community-focused area with a relaxed vibe, suitable for visitors looking for a local experience. | Moulden Park, Community events, Convenient local shops |
| Driver | A more residential suburb known for its spacious homes and parks. Attracts families and groups looking for larger accommodation. | Driver Park, Local eateries, Parks and recreation facilities |
| Gray | A growing suburb with new residential developments, popular among families and those looking for affordable lodging close to Palmerston services. | Gray shopping center, Local schools, Community parks |
| Lacey Street | A vibrant area within close proximity to various attractions in Palmerston. It's a good spot for visitors interested in the local lifestyle and events. | Local markets, Cultural events, Restaurants and bars nearby |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 68% of listings in Palmerston, alongside 10 private-room listings (32%). Houses account for 81% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 10%.
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Palmerston Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 67.7% | 21 |
| Private room | 32.3% | 10 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Palmerston Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 80.6% | 25 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.7% | 3 |
| Apartment/Condo | 6.5% | 2 |
| Others | 3.2% | 1 |
The most common size among Palmerston's 21 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (9 homes).
Palmerston 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 | 4.8% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% | 1 |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.3% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% | 3 |
Palmerston is a group-trip market: 33% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (29%). Shares are of the 21 listings with a guest capacity on file (68% of the market).
Palmerston 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 | 4.8% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 19.0% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 4.8% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 28.6% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 9.5% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 33.3% | 7 |
Palmerston hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a third of listings (32%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Palmerston: 97% of listings have one, and 94% offer free parking on site.
Share of Palmerston listings with each common amenity
Guests
Palmerston draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Australia. No single city dominates: Katherine is the largest source, at about 8% of reviews. Of the 12% from abroad, most come from New Zealand and the Netherlands.
88% of Palmerston guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Palmerston guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Katherine | 7.6% |
| Darwin | 5.1% |
| Port Hedland | 2.5% |
| Brisbane | 2.5% |
Where Palmerston guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Australia | 87.6% |
| New Zealand | 5.0% |
| Netherlands | 1.7% |
| United States | 1.7% |
| France | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Palmerston guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 72.5% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| Hindi | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2.0% |
Palmerston Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 35% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.74, against 4.91 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Palmerston; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.79 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
More than three-quarters of Palmerston listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 29% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Palmerston listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 51.6% | 16 |
| 181-270 days | 25.8% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 16.1% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 6.5% | 2 |
Days a year Palmerston listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.5% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 16.1% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 25.8% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 22.6% | 7 |
| 1-30 days | 29.0% | 9 |
The average Palmerston booking lasts 7.2 nights, longest in February and shortest in September. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Palmerston
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
55% of listings in Palmerston accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Palmerston listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Palmerston, used by 32% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 55% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 32% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Palmerston listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Palmerston listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is A$117, and some higher fees lift the average to A$175. Spread over the average stay of 7.2 nights, that adds roughly A$16 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 Palmerston, a five-bedroom home, took in A$114,000 over the past year, about 3.9 times the city's average of A$29,400.
Rosebery Retreat | Saltwater Pool | 5 Bedrooms Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Welcome to Your Tropical Getaway! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Banksia House | 3 Bed, 2 Bth | Pet Friendly Yard Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.85
ZenLux: Tropical Retreat Pool ~ BBQ ~ Golf Course! Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Redmond Place Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.73
Modern Tropical Home | Pet Friendly Yard Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92 Only 6% of Palmerston listings are classed as professionally managed, though 26% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 55% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 77% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the three nearby markets in the table, all within 74 km, Darwin Waterfront Precinct Municipality (16 km away, 74 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Palmerston.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Waterfront Precinct Municipality 16 km | 74 | A$73,814 | A$437 | 52% |
| Darwin 17 km | 574 | A$43,344 | A$309 | 48% |
| Dundee Beach 74 km | 40 | A$38,928 | A$389 | 36% |
Markets elsewhere in Australia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Palmerston:
FAQ
An active Palmerston Airbnb grossed A$29,422 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$5,930 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Palmerston listings earn between A$1,410 and A$5,930 in a typical month, and the top tenth A$9,250 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 Palmerston were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the Northern Territory average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Palmerston cost A$264 before fees. Half of listings charge between A$95 and A$385, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Palmerston 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 Palmerston Airbnb grossed A$29,422 in the 12 months to September 2026, 35% below the Northern Territory average of A$45,385. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, A$20,312 a year (about A$1,690 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$3,130 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging A$6,780 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Palmerston listing was open to book earned A$113 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.
Palmerston stays were booked 53 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Palmerston Airbnb stay lasted 7.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Palmerston Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
CBD Palmerston, Rosebery and Berrimah draw the most short-term rental interest in Palmerston. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Palmerston as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Darwin Waterfront Precinct Municipality, 16 km away.
In Palmerston, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is A$117, and some higher fees lift the average to A$175.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Palmerston 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.