Bargara, AU
Part of the Bundaberg market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$46.5k
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
47%
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$265
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$89
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bundaberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$14,379 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Studio (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$124)
3 bedrooms (A$102)
2 bedrooms (A$72)
1 bedroom (A$39)
Studio (A$33)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bundaberg market averaged 1,122 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 8% over two years.
An average Bundaberg listing earns A$45K/year. High-performing listings earn A$79K, while low-performing listings earn A$21K.
Average occupancy in Bundaberg is 43%, producing RevPAR of A$86 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bundaberg, at A$56K.
Rules vary across Bundaberg. Bundaberg: Lenient. No specific STR permits required beyond general business registration. Must comply with local planning schemes. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Bargara: Lenient. Part of Bundaberg Regional Council jurisdiction. No dedicated STR regulations or permits. Planning compliance expected. Minimal enforcement. Agnes Water: Lenient. Gladstone Regional Council area. No STR-specific licensing. Standard development approvals if applicable. Light enforcement, active STR market operates openly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bundaberg Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in July and January; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (95%), TV (95%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+39%), Bbq (+32%), Gym (+29%).
Average daily rate in Bundaberg is A$279, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Bundaberg book an average of 33 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 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 Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.