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We find, check and secure Hawkesbury homes that can earn as short stays, then set them up for their first guest. Fixed fee, pay monthly if you like.

Buying in Hawkesbury

Buying an Airbnb in Hawkesbury

Quick answer

What does it cost to buy in Hawkesbury?

**Can I buy an Airbnb in the Hawkesbury?** Yes, within the NSW rules. The home must be on the NSW STRA Register, and as the Hawkesbury is in Greater Sydney a non-hosted Airbnb is capped at 180 nights a year, with stays of 21 nights or more not counted. Parts of the area are flood-prone, so get council flood advice first. Over the past 12 months, 3-bedroom houses sold for a median $945,000 in Bligh Park (53 sales) and $975,000 in Richmond, and 4-bedroom houses for $1,355,000 in North Richmond (49 sales).

3-bed house, median
$860,000
2-bed unit, median
$630,000
3-bed house rent
$650 / wk
Gross yield, 3-bed house
3.9%

Before you buy in Hawkesbury

Four checks we make on every Hawkesbury property

  • Flood advice firstParts of the Hawkesbury are flood-prone and council maps the flood extents. We get council flood advice for the exact lot before you commit.
  • 180 nights plus longer staysWith a 180-night cap, we test returns on short stays plus bookings of 21 nights or more, which don't count toward the cap.
  • Rural lots and thin salesBilpin, Wisemans Ferry and Kurrajong Hills had solely a few sales each, so we check comparable sales, access and bushfire exposure property by property.
  • Long-term rent as a backstopWe check rent and vacancy for the exact suburb and bedroom count, such as 3-bed houses in Richmond at a median $660 a week.

Why buy in Hawkesbury

Why buy in Hawkesbury

  • 11 of 30suburbs with house vacancy under 1%A tight long-term rental market: a strong fallback if plans change.
  • +3.6% to +10.8%a year, 3-bed house prices over 5 yearsKurrajong to Grose Vale, in the 14 suburbs with 5 or more 3-bed house sales.
  • 2.4% to 5.0%gross yield, 3-bed housesKurmond to Bilpin (3 sales).
  • $200 · 51%typical nightly rate and occupancyAbout $37,206 per short-stay listing over 12 months; 3-bedroom homes $38,729 (IntelliHost).

Sources: Stash Property (last 12 months, to October 2026); IntelliHost Market Data (computed 16 October 2026). Figures from the tables on this page.

Before you make an offer

What could this Hawkesbury home earn?

Found a property you like? Enter its address and see what similar short-stay homes nearby are earning, so you know whether the price stacks up before you offer.

  • Yearly gross estimate from homes like it nearby
  • Nightly rate and occupancy across the year
  • Compared with long-term rent so you see the fallback

Free. The next step asks for your name and email so we can send the estimate.

What it costs to buy

Hawkesbury prices by suburb and bedrooms

Median sale prices and weekly long-term rents over the last 12 months. Pick a bedroom count, or turn on Compare and add as many as you like.

Bedrooms

3-bedroom house in North Richmond · turn on Compare to add more bedroom counts

3 bedrooms

$860,000
Sales, 12 months
25
Long-term rent
$650 / wk
Rent a year
$33,800
Gross yield
3.9%
Price growth, 5 yrs
+5.0% a yr
See every bedroom count in one table
HousesUnits
BedroomsMedian priceSalesRent / weekMedian priceSalesRent / week
9——————
8——————
7——————
6——————
5$1,460,00028$995———
4$1,355,00049$850———
3$860,00025$650—0$580
2$720,0003$535$630,0003$525
1————0$502

* Fewer than 5 sales, so treat the median as a rough guide. Source: Stash Property, publicly available listing data, 12 months from 1 October 2025. Figures in AUD.

Area profile

Who lives here, and how the market is moving

The figures a buyer should check before choosing a suburb. The Market card follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above; People and Housing cover the whole suburb.

Market · 3-bed houses

Median price
$860,000
Sales, 12 months
25
Price growth, 12 months
+1.2%
Price growth, 5 years
+5.0% a yr
Days on market
23 days
Leases, 12 months
47
Days to lease
13 days
Rental vacancy, all houses
0.6%
Houses for sale, all sizes (Sep 2026)
58

People · whole suburb

Population
6,358+11.3% over 5 years
Aged 65 and over
22%
Median household income
$1,724 / week
Advantage ranking
61st percentileof Australian suburbs (SEIFA)
Distance to Sydney
57 km

Housing · whole suburb

Owner occupied
67%
Rented
32%
Social housing
3.2%
New homes approved, 12 months
7966 houses · 13 units
Median rent, 2021 Census
$408 / week
Reading it as a short-stay buyer
  • Rental vacancy under 1% means a strong long-term rental fallback if you ever stop short-stay letting.
  • A low owner-occupier share and lots of new approvals can mean more competing rentals. Check both.
  • Days on market shows how quickly you could sell. Fewer days means an easier exit.

ABS Census 2021, ABS Estimated Resident Population, ABS Building Approvals (last 12 months) and ABS SEIFA 2021, via Stash Property

The number an Airbnb has to beat

Long-term rent is your fallback

A 3-bedroom house in Hawkesbury rents for $32,240 to $62,400 a year long term, depending on the suburb. A short stay makes sense when it clears that comfortably after cleaning, platform and management costs, which is why we test both before you buy.

Follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above. With several bedroom counts picked, each suburb shows the sales-weighted average of those sizes. Your suburb is shown first, then the 4 highest gross yields.

WTP short-stay target$100k–$150kGross a year we aim for on a modern 3-bedroom holiday home
SuburbVacancyall housesRent a year3-bedGross yield
North Richmond0.6%$33,800$650/wk3.9%
Bilpin1.8%$62,400$1,200/wk5.0%
Pitt Town1.4%$46,800$900/wk4.1%
Windsor1.2%$35,360$680/wk4.1%
Kurrajong Heights6.7%$39,000$750/wk4.0%
See all 30 suburbs25 more
Agnes Banks1.0%$57,200$1,100/wk3.9%
McGraths Hill2.5%$39,000$750/wk3.8%
Ebenezer1.7%$33,800$650/wk3.7%
South Windsor0.6%$34,320$660/wk3.7%
East Kurrajong2.9%$37,960$730/wk3.7%
Oakville1.8%$39,000$750/wk3.7%
Wisemans Ferry2.0%$32,240$620/wk3.7%
Bligh Park0.7%$33,800$650/wk3.6%
Hobartville0.9%$34,840$670/wk3.5%
Richmond0.7%$34,320$660/wk3.5%
Bowen Mountain1.4%$32,344$622/wk3.5%
Glossodia1.2%$33,800$650/wk3.4%
Freemans Reach1.8%$39,000$750/wk3.3%
Grose Vale1.1%$48,100$925/wk3.2%
Wilberforce0.7%$41,340$795/wk3.2%
Kurrajong1.5%$34,840$670/wk3.2%
Yarramundi1.1%$40,560$780/wk2.6%
Kurmond2.5%$37,544$722/wk2.4%
Vineyard1.1%$34,840$670/wk2.4%
Blaxlands Ridge0.0%——
Cattai0.7%$34,840$670/wk—
Colo Heights0.0%——
Kurrajong Hills0.8%——
Tennyson0.5%——
Windsor Downs1.1%——

Rules that change what you should buy

Hawkesbury short-stay rules for buyers

Taken from the same verified rules as our Hawkesbury management page, checked against official sources on 2 October 2026. We build the approval strategy into the purchase.

Open a question for the detail and the official source

The current state, council and property checks, with official sources. Tap a topic to open it.

01Owner checksOwnership, finance, insurance and authority to operate
  • Confirm ownership, finance, insurance and authority to operate the property as short-term accommodation.
02Do I need a New South Wales Airbnb registration or listing number?YES

Every hosted and non-hosted residential STRA property must be registered on the NSW Planning Portal before it is advertised.

The PID-STRA registration number must be displayed on the listing and the registration must be renewed annually.

  • Initial registration fee: $65
  • Annual renewal fee: $25
  • Registration applies to both hosted and non-hosted residential STRA
  • Approved traditional tourist accommodation categories are dealt with separately

Official sources: Official government source

03Is there a New South Wales short-stay levy or tax?NO

No current New South Wales tax or levy specifically imposed on ordinary Airbnb or short-stay bookings has been identified.

Official sources: Official government source

04Are there different rules for hosted and unhosted Airbnbs?YES

HOSTED AIRBNB

Hosted STRA can operate for up to 365 days, subject to registration, fire-safety, planning and property requirements.

UNHOSTED AIRBNB

Non-hosted STRA day limits depend on the location. The ordinary limit is 180 days in Greater Sydney, Ballina and specified mapped areas, 60 days in most of Byron Shire, and up to 365 days outside prescribed areas or within an applicable mapped exception.

Bookings of 21 or more consecutive days to the same person or group are not counted toward the applicable non-hosted annual cap.

Any council-specific approval or operating requirement belongs under the council-level section.

Official sources: Code of conduct for the short-term rental accommodation industry

05Is there a minimum stay or annual night cap?YES

NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL

YES — LOCATION AND HOSTING STATUS DEPENDENT

  • Hosted STRA: no annual day cap below 365 days
  • Non-hosted STRA: 180-day cap in Greater Sydney, Ballina and specified mapped areas
  • Most of Byron Shire: 60-day cap, subject to mapped 365-day precincts
  • Other NSW areas: up to 365 days under the exempt pathway
  • Bookings of 21 or more consecutive days are excluded from cap counting
  • No universal NSW minimum number of nights per booking

HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL LEVEL

NO

No published Hawkesbury City Council rule has been identified that imposes a universal Airbnb-specific minimum stay or annual booking-night cap on ordinary private residential properties. Property-specific approvals can still impose conditions.

Any minimum rental periods applying to council-owned accommodation, staff housing, campsites or other authority-provided accommodation are service conditions. They are not private Airbnb restrictions.

Official sources: Official government source

06Do I need Hawkesbury City Council approval or a DA?NO

USUALLY NO DA — eligible residential STRA can use the NSW Housing SEPP exempt pathway if every standard, registration requirement and applicable day limit is met. DA/consent review is required outside that pathway. Fee is statutory/proposal-specific. Approval is never assured.

Hawkesbury City Council checks:

  • Check — Hosted or unhosted treatment: The NSW Code of Conduct and STRA fire-safety standard apply to hosted and non-hosted residential STRA.
  • No — Guest limit: No general statewide STRA guest cap.
  • No — Parking plan or condition: No statewide STRA parking quota.
  • Check — Noise management: Mandatory Code of Conduct applies.
  • No — Property or management plan: No statewide management-plan requirement for every exempt STRA.
  • No — Neighbour notification or contact: No statewide rule requiring direct neighbour contact details for every STRA.
  • No — Waste plan: No statewide STRA waste-management plan.
  • Check — Fire or evacuation requirements: Statewide STRA fire standard: evacuation plan/information, interconnected smoke alarms and required fire equipment; registration confirms compliance.

General noise, nuisance, parking, building, fire, strata, title, lease and insurance requirements still apply even when there is no blanket authority approval.

Official sources: Official government source

07Is there a Hawkesbury Airbnb development-application fee?NO

There is no standard Hawkesbury Airbnb development-application fee applying to every owner.

VARIABLE — where a DA is required, the statutory NSW fee is calculated under Schedule 4 of the EP&A Regulation and invoiced through the portal; exact fee depends on application type/cost.

If an individual property requires a development application, solely the fee applying to that specific application should be shown.

Official sources: Official government source

08Do I need a Hawkesbury registration or permit number?NO

Hawkesbury City Council does not have a published Airbnb-specific registration or permit-number scheme separate from any state or territory requirement and from a property-specific development approval.

Official sources: Official government source

09Does Hawkesbury charge an Airbnb registration or renewal fee?NO

No published Hawkesbury Airbnb-specific registration, listing, annual renewal, inspection or operating-permit fee has been identified. General authority fees unrelated to Airbnb must not be displayed as short-stay fees.

Official sources: Official government source

10Is there a Hawkesbury short-stay levy or tax?NO

No Hawkesbury City Council tax or levy specifically charged on Airbnb or short-stay bookings has been identified.

This is separate from the state or territory levy answer under number 03.

Official sources: Official government source

What a Hawkesbury short stay needs before it takes guests

What a Hawkesbury short stay needs before it takes guests

  1. 1

    Use Hawkesbury City Council's property and planning services to confirm zoning and approval history

    View the council resource
  2. 2

    Retain written council advice relied upon for the exact address

    View the council resource

See every Hawkesbury short-stay requirement →

Areas we buy in

Areas we buy in across Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury65 areas

Agnes Banks (part), Berambing (part), Bilpin, Blaxlands Ridge, Bligh Park, Bowen Mountain, Bucketty (part), Cattai (part), Central Colo, Central Macdonald, Clarendon, Colo, Colo Heights, Cornwallis, Cumberland Reach, East Kurrajong, Ebenezer, Fernances, Freemans Reach, Glossodia, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Higher Macdonald, Hobartville, Kurmond, Kurrajong, Kurrajong Heights, Kurrajong Hills, Leets Vale (part), Lower Macdonald, Lower Portland (part), Maraylya (part), McGraths Hill, Mellong, Mogo Creek, Mountain Lagoon, Mulgrave, North Richmond, Oakville, Perrys Crossing, Pitt Town, Pitt Town Bottoms, Putty (part), Richmond, Richmond Lowlands, Sackville, Scheyville, South Windsor, St Albans, Ten Mile Hollow (part), Tennyson, The Devils Wilderness, The Slopes, Upper Colo, Upper Macdonald, Vineyard (part), Webbs Creek, Wheeny Creek, Wilberforce, Windsor, Windsor Downs, Wisemans Ferry (part), Womerah, Wrights Creek, Yarramundi.

After settlement

Buy through us and WTP can manage the home from settlement day: listing, pricing, guests, cleaners and any local contact the council requires. Airbnb management in Hawkesbury →

How we buy

From brief to first booking

  1. 1Brief

    Budget, suburbs, bedrooms, and how much you will use it yourself.

  2. 2Shortlist

    On-market and off-market homes, each with a short-stay revenue check.

  3. 3Rules check

    Planning, council approval category, by-laws, pool and fire compliance.

  4. 4Negotiate

    Price, conditions and settlement terms, with approval risk built in.

  5. 5Launch

    Setup, listing and pricing so it can take bookings soon after settlement.

The price

Airbnb buyers agent fees, worked out for your purchase

Pick your price range or type your budget. You see the fee, the retainer and every way to pay, straight away. All prices include GST.

What do you expect to pay for the property?

Your fee: $18,600 0.98% of the price, GST included. If you buy for more or less, it’s worked out again on the price you actually pay.

While we searchNo interestAfter you buyOn what’s left
When you signRetainer, comes off your fee$1,500 onceto start the search$18,600 feeretainer included, GST included
Pay at settlementNothing added$0 a monthnothing until you buy$17,100 at settlementno interest, ever
3 monthsInterest-free$5,700.00 a monthfor 3 months$0 leftpaid off, no interest
12 months0.5% a month, after you buy$1,425.00 a monthfor the first 3 months$1,489.13 a monthfor 9 months · $577 interest
24 months0.5% a month, after you buy$712.50 a monthfor the first 3 months$787.31 a monthfor 21 months · $1,571 interest
36 months0.5% a month, after you buy$475.00 a monthfor the first 3 months$553.38 a monthfor 33 months · $2,586 interest

No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, interest is charged on what’s still owing, nothing more. Pay it off at any time and the interest stops: you just pay what’s left of the fee.

Included

  • Your own buyers agent · One person who knows your brief from start to finish.
  • Strategy session and 20-year plan · Where this property fits in your bigger plan.
  • Airbnb data software · Real occupancy and nightly-rate data for every area we test.
  • Unlimited reviews and negotiations · As many properties as it takes to get the right one.
  • Off-market and pre-market access · Where available.
  • Airbnb course access · Learn how the business works, free.

Good to know

  • The retainer comes off your fee, never on top of it.
  • Pay the balance at settlement, or spread it with a monthly payment plan.
  • Airbnb course access is included with every purchase.
  • All fees include GST.
The fee scale and retainer
Purchase priceFee
Up to $1.8M$18,000 fixed
$1.8M to $2M+0.6% on the part over $1.8M
$2M to $5M+0.57% on the part over $2M
$5M to $10M+0.525% on the part over $5M
Over $10M+0.375% on the part over $10M
Estimated purchase priceRetainer
Up to $1M$1,000
$1M to $2M$1,500
$2M to $5M$2,000
$5M to $10M$3,000
Over $10M$5,000

Each rate applies to the part of the price inside its band, not the whole price. All amounts include GST.

Download the brochure (PDF). After you buy, full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months, then a share of what the home earns. How do buyers agent fees compare? See buyers agent fees in Australia.

Pay monthly: see how the payment plans work3 to 36 months

Payment plans

Pay your Airbnb buyers agent fee monthly, not all at once

A buyers agent fee usually falls due at settlement, right when the deposit, stamp duty, furniture and setup costs land. We let you spread it. You start with a retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, then choose how to pay the rest.

  • Pay at settlement

    Nothing more until you buy. The balance is paid at settlement, with nothing added.

  • 3 months, interest-free

    Split the balance into three monthly payments, with no interest at any point.

  • 12, 24 or 36 months

    Smaller monthly payments. No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, 0.5% a month applies to what is still owing.

  • Pay it off early, any time

    Clear the balance whenever you like and the interest stops. You pay what is left of the fee, nothing more.

  • Worked out on the price you pay

    Payments start on your estimated price. When you buy, the fee is worked out again on the actual price, and anything paid over is refunded.

  • More cash to set the home up

    Spreading the fee keeps more of your cash for the deposit, furniture and setup, so the home can start taking bookings sooner.

Illustrative example: on a $1.5M Airbnb purchase our fee is $18,000, GST included. After a $1,500 retainer you could pay the $16,500 balance at settlement, as $5,500 a month for 3 months with no interest, or from $687.50 a month on the 24-month plan. Use the Airbnb buyers agent fee calculator to see every option for your price.

Why us: what our Airbnb buyers agent checks before you offer
  • Areas where guests want to stay

    Occupancy, nightly rates, seasons and demand checked with Airbnb data before we look at a single house.

  • Rules checked first

    Council short-term rental rules and strata by-laws checked so you never buy a home you can’t let.

  • Income modelled

    Expected bookings, rates and costs worked out for each property before you offer.

  • A long-term rental fallback

    We check normal rent and vacancy too, so the property still works if plans change.

  • Search, inspect, negotiate

    On-market and off-market properties, unlimited reviews and negotiation on your behalf.

  • Set up after settlement

    Course access is included, and we can set up and manage the home for you.

Free tools: quick answers before you call

Short-stay market data

The Hawkesbury Airbnb market in numbers

What short stays within 15 km of Hawkesbury earned over the last 12 months. Pick your bedroom count, or several to see them side by side.

How many bedrooms? Pick one or more

All 408 Hawkesbury listings, every size: $200 a night · 51% occupancy · $101 per available night · $37,206 per listing a year · booked 22 days ahead (median).

Revenue per listing each monthHover or tap a month for the detail

Source: IntelliHost Market Data, 408 short-stay listings within 15 km of Hawkesbury, computed 16 October 2026. Market estimates, not booking records. Figures in AUD.

Each month against the 12-month averagefollows your pick
See every bedroom count in one table
SizeRevenue, 12 monthsNightly rateOccupancyPer available nightListings
9 bedrooms————0
8 bedrooms————0
7 bedrooms————0
6 bedrooms————6
5 bedrooms$52,020$33442%$14054
4 bedrooms$53,215$29849%$14564
3 bedrooms$38,729$21149%$10355
2 bedrooms$32,950$17352%$9071
1 bedroom$26,052$13353%$71110
Studio$18,718$8362%$5143

Grey rows: fewer than 10 listings, so no figures are reported.

Asking rate by day of the week
Mon$246
Tue$246
Wed$246
Thu$246
Fri$268
Sat$269
Sun$246

Forward asking rates across all Hawkesbury listings (not split by bedroom count).

Who books in Hawkesbury3 guest groups

Family holiday groups

35% of trips · typical stay 5 nights

Extended and multi-generational families wanting a roomy, quiet home for time together over school holidays and special occasions.

  • Several bedrooms and bathrooms for a big group
  • A fully equipped kitchen for family meals
  • A safe, quiet street with parks nearby

Often missing: Dishwasher, Dryer, Heating, Washer

Special occasion stays

25% of trips · typical stay 2 nights

Couples and small groups booking for weddings, birthdays, honeymoons and anniversaries who care about atmosphere and a helpful host.

  • A charming or heritage home that photographs well
  • A host who helps with special requests
  • A peaceful, romantic setting with views or outdoor space

Often missing: Private entrance, Heating, Hot water, Wifi

Work and longer-stay travellers

20% of trips · typical stay 14 nights

Solo professionals, relocating families and remote workers after practical, affordable rentals for stays of one to three months.

  • Close to the train, buses, shops and supermarkets
  • Reliable wifi and self check-in
  • A working washer and dryer

Often missing: Free parking on premises, Air conditioning, Washer, Wifi

From guest reviews in the IntelliHost market report.

See the full Hawkesbury Airbnb market report: month by month, by bedroom count and who books →

What our clients say on Google

4.9 from 40 reviews
  • ★★★★★

    I’ve bought two properties through Scott and both have been excellent buys. He found great value in strong locations, and the growth has been solid. Because of the results from those first two, I’m now in a position to buy another two investment properties and I’ll definitely be using Scott again.

    Dean Erickson · Google review · 2025

  • ★★★★★

    Scott has been awesome throughout my journey. We bought our first investment property with Scott’s help and professional guidance. Would recommend him to any new buyers looking to kick start their investment portfolio.

    Jessica Wills · Google review · 2023

  • ★★★★★

    Thanks for helping me Scott. You made buying in another state easy and I wouldn’t had the time to do it myself

    Derek Farmer · Google review · 2022

Common questions

Buying an Airbnb in Hawkesbury: questions buyers ask

Can I run an Airbnb in the Hawkesbury?

Yes, if the home is registered on the NSW STRA Register, meets the NSW fire safety standard and stays within 180 non-hosted nights a year. Some property types are outside the exempt pathway, and flood-prone lots need extra checks.

Which Hawkesbury suburbs are best for an Airbnb investment?

It depends on what guests come for and your budget. Bligh Park, South Windsor and Richmond are the busiest house markets, with 3-bedroom medians of $945,000, $927,500 and $975,000. Bilpin, Wisemans Ferry and Kurrajong Hills are small rural markets with few sales, so each property needs its own check.

How much does an Airbnb earn in the Hawkesbury?

We don’t publish a short-stay income figure for the Hawkesbury on this page because we solely show sourced numbers. Earnings depend on the street, the bedroom count, the 180-night cap and how the home is set up, so WTP prepares an estimate for the specific property before you buy.

Does a buyer’s agent need a licence in NSW?

Yes. A buyer’s agent in NSW must be licensed. Wealth Through Property is licensed in NSW and Queensland, and works through licensed partners in other states.

What are WTP’s buyer’s agent fees?

We don’t list a fee on this page. Contact WTP for our current buyer’s agent fees for your purchase.

What if I rent the home long term instead?

Over the past 12 months, 3-bedroom houses leased for a median $650 a week in Bligh Park and $660 in Richmond, with house vacancy of 0.7% in both. A 4-bedroom house in North Richmond leased for a median $850 a week, with house vacancy of 0.6%.

Aaron’s Beachside Boat House, Marcoola, QLD, a holiday home managed by Wealth Through Property

Find a Hawkesbury home that can earn before you buy it

Talk to us about your budget, the Hawkesbury suburbs you’re open to and the kind of short-stay home you want. We’ll tell you where the numbers work.

Ready now? Start your buying brief