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Annual revenue (actual)
A$41.2k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
49%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$221
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$88
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ballarat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$44,449 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.2 nights)
Studio (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$101)
3 bedrooms (A$74)
2 bedrooms (A$50)
1 bedroom (A$40)
Studio (A$17)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (68%)
Professionally managed (32%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ballarat market averaged 469 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier.
An average Ballarat listing earns A$39K/year. High-performing listings earn A$73K, while low-performing listings earn A$14K.
Average occupancy in Ballarat is 42%, producing RevPAR of A$83 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ballarat, at A$62K.
Rules vary across Ballarat. Ballarat: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, standard planning rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely under general accommodation provisions. Daylesford: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or permits. Planning scheme applies for change of use. Light enforcement, thriving STR market operates with minimal oversight. Bendigo: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing or registration. Standard planning permits if required. Minimal active enforcement, hosts self-regulate under existing accommodation frameworks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ballarat Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and April; it is lowest in February and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+46%), Air Conditioning (+39%), Washing Machine (+35%).
Average daily rate in Ballarat is A$245, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.
Guests in Ballarat book an average of 32 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 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 41% higher than weekday occupancy.
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