How much more can I earn on Airbnb vs a long-term lease?

It ranges from 20 % to 80 % net uplift, depending on location, seasonality and management fees. Enter your address above to see the exact figure.

Is the calculator accurate for my suburb?

We pull live booking data for your postcode, then adjust it with an average 70 % occupancy rate to reflect realistic performance.

What fees are included?

The tool deducts typical Airbnb/OTA platform fees and cleaning fees (20 %) and average short-term rental management fees (20 %) before showing your net income.

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Income Calculator

Fee assumptions

Short-Term Rental fees

Management fees
Channel or platform fee (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.)
Cleaning & linen turnover
Consumables & guest amenities
Utilities, Wi-Fi & streaming services
Short-stay insurance cover
Local registration / levy (state or council based)
Ongoing maintenance & compliance checks

Traditional Long-Term Lease costs

Ongoing property-management fee
Leasing fee when a new tenant moves in
Lease-renewal fee
Advertising & marketing costs
Routine inspection surcharge
Maintenance coordination or trade mark-up
Landlord insurance

Your property details

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Your monthly net short-term rental estimate

$0/month

+0% compared to long-term

Rental type	Net income	Gross income
Long-term rental	$0	$0
Short-term rental	$0	$0
Potential uplift	$0

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