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Overview
Annual Rev
A$41.4k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$217
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$85
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ballarat 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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1
2
3
4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +$58,232 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$102)
3 bedrooms (A$75)
2 bedrooms (A$50)
1 bedroom (A$40)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ballarat market averaged 466 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and down 5% over two years.
An average Ballarat listing earns A$40K/year. High-performing listings earn A$74K, while low-performing listings earn A$15K.
Average occupancy in Ballarat is 42%, producing RevPAR of A$81 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ballarat, at A$64K.
Rules vary across Ballarat. Ballarat: Lenient. Planning permit required for non-hosted STR over 60 days/year. Limited enforcement, many operate without permits. Daylesford: Lenient. Planning permit needed for non-hosted STR. High tourism area with widespread informal operation, minimal enforcement action. Bendigo: Lenient. Planning permit required for non-hosted STR exceeding 60 days annually. Light enforcement, hosts commonly operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ballarat Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, 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 (97%), TV (97%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+44%), Washing Machine (+40%), Parking (+29%).
Average daily rate in Ballarat is A$243, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.
Guests in Ballarat book an average of 32 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 42% higher than weekday occupancy.