Adelaide
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$59.3k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$281
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$119
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Adelaide market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$17,090 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$170)
3 bedrooms (A$121)
2 bedrooms (A$90)
1 bedroom (A$61)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Adelaide market averaged 3,033 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Adelaide listing earns A$57K/year. High-performing listings earn A$96K, while low-performing listings earn A$24K.
Average occupancy in Adelaide is 50%, producing RevPAR of A$116 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Adelaide, at A$94K.
Rules vary across Adelaide. Adelaide: Moderate. Registration required, safety standards, no owner-occupancy rule. Enforcement increasing with complaints. Glenelg: Moderate. Falls under City of Holdfast Bay - development approval needed for frequent short-term use, planning rules apply. Moderate enforcement. McLaren Vale: Lenient. Falls under City of Onkaparinga - minimal specific STR rules, standard planning laws. Light enforcement, complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Adelaide Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and December; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Air Conditioning (98%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+29%), Pool (+22%), Bbq (+19%).
Average daily rate in Adelaide is A$301, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Adelaide book an average of 32 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 27% higher than weekday occupancy.