Free tool
Adelaide Airbnb income calculator.
Estimate what your property could earn as a short-term rental - at low, mid and high occupancy - and compare it against a long-term lease.
Your numbers
| Occupancy | Nights / month | Revenue | Profit (STR) | vs long-term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (40%) | 12 | $3,360 | $960 | -$1,457 |
| Low–Mid (55%) | 17 | $4,760 | $2,360 | -$57 |
| Mid (70%) | 21 | $5,880 | $3,480 | +$1,063 |
| High (85%) | 26 | $7,280 | $4,880 | +$2,463 |
Estimates only. Not financial advice. Actual returns depend on seasonality, listing quality, reviews, pricing strategy and local regulations.
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How short-term rental income works in Adelaide
Adelaide's short-term rental market behaves very differently to long-term leasing. Nightly rates flex with demand - weekends, school holidays, LIV Golf, the Adelaide Fringe and Gather Round all push prices up - and a well-priced listing in a desirable suburb typically lands between 65% and 80% occupancy on a 12-month average.
At Host Solutions, we maintain just under an 80% occupancy rate across our properties. We achieve this through dynamic pricing, professional listing optimisation and fast guest response times - the same systems we apply to every property we manage.
Read more about how we run pricing, photography and guest communication on our services page, or see how the strategy plays out in specific suburbs like Glenelg and Henley Beach.
New to short-term rentals? Start with our complete guide to Airbnb property management.
FAQ
- How accurate is the calculator?
- A realistic planning estimate based on the rate and occupancy you enter. Actual returns vary with seasonality, listing quality and pricing strategy.
- Is Airbnb more profitable than long-term rental in Adelaide?
- Across our portfolio, well-presented properties typically earn 10–40% more on Airbnb than as a long-term rental after all costs.
- What expenses are included?
- Cleaning per turnover, consumables, platform fees, operating costs, utilities and a maintenance buffer. Override the monthly expense figure to match your own numbers.
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