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Overview
Annual Rev
A$43.2k
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$2••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$101
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ararat market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | 277 (80%) | +$7,518 (+18%) | $50,235 | $42,717 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$95)
3 bedrooms (A$79)
2 bedrooms (A$63)
Studio (A$44)
1 bedroom (A$40)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
As of May 2026, Ararat, Halls Gap have 469 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ararat generates A$38K per year. High-performing properties earn A$100K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$16K/year. This massive disparity suggests that revenue outcomes in Ararat are highly polarized, likely driven by specific asset features that capture disproportionate market share despite an overall contraction in total annual revenue.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ararat. Average annual revenue is A$38K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$100K/year. The performance gap indicates that while the broader market is experiencing a revenue decline, the top tier maintains significant yield potential, suggesting a decoupling of high-end performance from market-wide trends.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ararat is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$272, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$78 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ararat, with annual revenue of A$71K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ararat market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ararat area. Ararat: Lenient. Registration required with local council, planning permit needed in some zones. Light enforcement, many hosts operate informally. Halls Gap: Lenient. Planning permit required for short-term rentals, must comply with zoning. Minimal enforcement, tourism-dependent area with widespread informal hosting. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Ararat Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue suggests that market demand is softening at a rate that currently outpaces the reduction in available inventory.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -38% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Ararat listings include: Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (93%), Tv (87%), Washing Machine (79%), Heating (67%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Internet, Tv, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 24% more (A$50K/year vs A$40K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ararat over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$2K, July: A$3K, August: A$2K, September: A$2K, October: A$2K, November: A$2K, December: A$3K, January: A$3K, February: A$2K, March: A$3K, April: A$3K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Ararat is A$272, up 3% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$220/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$234/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$277/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$490/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in May.
Guests in Ararat book an average of 31 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 34 days, 4+ bedroom: 38 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Ararat Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 4%, revenue per listing decreased 17%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 3%, and lead time decreased 21%. These metrics imply a shift toward shorter booking windows and price resistance, as rising rates fail to offset the impact of declining occupancy.
In Ararat, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 47% higher occupancy than weekdays.