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Annual revenue (actual)
A$52.3k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
44%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$278
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$111
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ararat market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$7,560 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$96)
3 bedrooms (A$74)
Studio (A$68)
2 bedrooms (A$61)
1 bedroom (A$33)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (53%)
Professionally managed (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ararat market averaged 472 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Ararat listing earns A$41K/year. High-performing listings earn A$104K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Ararat is 35%, producing RevPAR of A$89 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ararat, at A$76K.
Rules vary across Ararat. Ararat: Lenient. Registration with Northern Grampians Shire required, comply with planning zones. Light enforcement, many operate without formal compliance. Halls Gap: Lenient. Registration with Northern Grampians Shire needed, planning permit if required by zone. Tourism-dependent area with minimal enforcement, hosts commonly operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ararat Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in September and April; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Air Conditioning (96%), Heating (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+17%), Bbq (+16%), Heating (+15%).
Average daily rate in Ararat is A$291, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Ararat book an average of 33 days in advance. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 58% higher than weekday occupancy.
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