Barwon Heads, AU
Part of the Torquay market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$54.4k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$437
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$119
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Torquay 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:
0
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$34,949 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $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 (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$166)
3 bedrooms (A$118)
2 bedrooms (A$86)
Studio (A$76)
1 bedroom (A$51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Torquay market averaged 2,533 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and down 8% over two years.
An average Torquay listing earns A$44K/year. High-performing listings earn A$95K, while low-performing listings earn A$24K.
Average occupancy in Torquay is 29%, producing RevPAR of A$93 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Torquay, at A$54K.
Rules vary across Torquay. Torquay: Moderate. Registration required, planning permits for some zones, 60-day unhosted cap. Enforcement increasing with complaints. Geelong: Moderate. Planning permits needed in residential zones, registration required. Complaint-based enforcement, some hosts operate without permits. Lorne: Moderate. Planning permits required, 60-day unhosted limit in residential zones. Enforcement active during peak season due to housing pressure. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Torquay Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and October.
The most common amenities are TV (97%), Kitchen (97%), Air Conditioning (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+47%), Washing Machine (+37%), TV (+26%).
Average daily rate in Torquay is A$448, up 5% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Torquay book an average of 32 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 2-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 61% higher than weekday occupancy.