Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Newcastle Nsw, Australia

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Newcastle Nsw, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Newcastle Nsw Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,008 65% A$301 A$73,694

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Newcastle Nsw Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Newcastle Nsw

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,008 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Newcastle Nsw. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
'The Boathouse' Waterfront Studio, Swansea Heads.
Studio BR · Entire guest suite · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
639 reviews
84% A$202 A$45,091 View listing
#2 90
Cedar Cottage on Lake Macquarie, Australia
1 BR · Entire cottage · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
361 reviews
79% A$286 A$76,820 View listing
#3 90
Watersedge Boathouse B&B, Lake Macquarie
1 BR · Entire cottage · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
334 reviews
85–100% A$230 A$67,917 View listing
#4 90
Little Sea Sea, Waterfront Beachside Apartment
2 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
304 reviews
82% A$396 A$120,351 View listing
#5 90
Spacious studio in private coastal retreat setting
Studio BR · Entire guest suite · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
297 reviews
85–100% A$216 A$69,279 View listing
#6 90
The Tiny Room by the Lake
1 BR · Private room · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
220 reviews
85–100% A$130 A$43,959 View listing
#7 90
PELICAN LAKE HOUSE-New 2BR, everything you need!
2 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
171 reviews
85–100% A$264 A$50,073 View listing
#8 90
Selby Lakeside Cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
157 reviews
85–100% A$216 A$63,521 View listing
#9 90
Cottage Charm on Harris
3 BR · Entire cottage · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
130 reviews
85–100% A$286 A$79,242 View listing
#10 90
Fully Renovated “Artist's Retreat by the Lake”
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
109 reviews
85–100% A$374 A$57,866 View listing
#11 90
Sunshine Hideaway
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
97 reviews
85% A$140 A$39,752 View listing
#12 90
Comfortable downstairs studio unit with pool
1 BR · Private room · Newcastle Nsw
4.8
85 reviews
85–100% A$140 A$28,638 View listing
#13 90
Lake Macquarie Views
2 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
78 reviews
85–100% A$170 A$48,631 View listing
#14 90
Beachfront Escape with Spa near Caves Beach
4 BR · Entire vacation home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
57 reviews
85–100% A$785 A$216,263 View listing
#15 90
Breezeway Lake Forest House
3 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
16 reviews
83% A$556 A$171,096 View listing
#16 90
Sea and sky
1 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% A$382 A$65,175 View listing
#17 89
Serenity by the Lake - Romantic Waterfront Getaway
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
241 reviews
78% A$335 A$86,697 View listing
#18 89
My Summerland Home
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
182 reviews
76% A$206 A$58,421 View listing
#19 89
Burward Cottage beautiful peaceful & location
3 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
148 reviews
78% A$193 A$45,433 View listing
#20 89 5.0
138 reviews
77% A$85 A$20,970 View listing
#21 89
Sally on Rees a delightful, intimate lake cottage
1 BR · Entire cottage · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
132 reviews
77% A$167 A$45,019 View listing
#22 89
Lakeside Retreat Coal Point
3 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
129 reviews
78% A$472 A$94,600 View listing
#23 89
Caves Beach . Home With Amazing Views.
2 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
58 reviews
76% A$367 A$34,875 View listing
#24 89
Swansea Guesthouse
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
32 reviews
77% A$182 A$50,066 View listing
#25 88
Salty Dog Cottage Belmont
2 BR · Entire cottage · Newcastle Nsw
4.8
281 reviews
75% A$244 A$69,504 View listing
#26 88
Sunshine On The Water Absolute Waterfront & Jetty
3 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
65 reviews
74% A$371 A$94,006 View listing
#27 88
Explore Lake Macquarie and Newcastle
2 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
4.9
48 reviews
75% A$297 A$61,686 View listing
#28 88
Lakeside Escape
4 BR · Entire home · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
16 reviews
75% A$442 A$61,068 View listing
#29 87
The Pool House at Caves Beach
Studio BR · Entire bungalow · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
430 reviews
72% A$219 A$46,857 View listing
#30 87
The Wangi Buoy, 1 bedroom home close to everything
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Newcastle Nsw
5.0
150 reviews
72% A$176 A$39,619 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Newcastle Nsw Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Newcastle Nsw?

    'The Boathouse' Waterfront Studio, Swansea Heads. ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 639 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 84% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from A$20,970 to A$216,263, with a median of A$59,744, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Newcastle Nsw.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 80%, compared with 65% across Newcastle Nsw during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Newcastle Nsw →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.