Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Byron Bay, Australia?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Byron Bay, Australia?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Byron Bay, Australia?

Australia / Byron Bay

Byron Bay, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Australia

A typical short-term rental listing in Byron Bay is booked for 241 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 66% and an average daily rate of AU$437. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was AU$99K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 1,120 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: AU$99K/yr
Occupancy Rate
66%
Avg Daily Rate
AU$437
Upscale
No. of Listings
1,383
Medium
YoY Revenue Change
0.38%
Best Month
January
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
AU$5,698
Average
AU$7,845
High
AU$10,822



Is Airbnb Profitable in Byron Bay?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 66% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Byron Bay

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Byron Bay. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Byron Bay
A typical listing recorded a 66% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 24.8% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from Australia is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 66%
1,120 Active Listings
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Explore Byron Bay's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Byron Bay for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Byron Bay? Look no further!
  1. Cape Byron Lighthouse
  2. Main Beach
  3. Tallow Beach
  4. Wategos Beach
  5. The Farm
  6. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
  7. Whites Beach
  8. Byron Bay Markets
  9. Nightcap National Park
  10. Julian Rocks Marine Reserve
Top demand Airbnb in Byron Bay
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 1,120 listings.
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (72)
*BRAND NEW* Luxury Cabin Steps from Tallows Beach
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
AU$334
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (26)
Beauty and peace in Byron Bay? Here it is!
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
AU$275
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (271)
Allawah Cottage Farm Stay Byron Bay
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
AU$259
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (32)
Orara Cottage - private & peaceful
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
AU$369
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (30)
Studio 7
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
AU$264
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 5 Bed
⭐5.0 (224)
me and john. 5 bedrooms with pool and spa
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
AU$778
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Byron Bay
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Byron Bay. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
A Perfect Stay934.7$1,23,234
Byron Bay Accom524.4$1,23,234
East Coast Escapes504.5$1,23,234
Your Luxury Escape384.1$1,23,234
Byron Beachside204.6$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Byron Bay
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Byron Bay. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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