Bass Coast
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$45.5k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$344
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 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 Bass Coast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$39,456 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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 (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$114)
3 bedrooms (A$88)
2 bedrooms (A$65)
1 bedroom (A$39)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bass Coast market averaged 1,186 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier.
An average Bass Coast listing earns A$35K/year. High-performing listings earn A$80K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Bass Coast is 27%, producing RevPAR of A$72 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bass Coast, at A$43K.
Rules vary across Bass Coast. Phillip Island: Moderate. Planning permit required for non-hosted stays, must comply with Bass Coast Shire regulations. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based investigations. Inverloch: Moderate. Planning permit needed, part of Bass Coast Shire rules. Some hosts operate informally. Enforcement mainly complaint-driven. Wonthaggi: Moderate. Planning permit required under Bass Coast regulations. Limited active enforcement, primarily responds to neighbor complaints rather than proactive monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bass Coast Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (97%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+66%), Pool (+42%), Heating (+20%).
Average daily rate in Bass Coast is A$354, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bass Coast book an average of 29 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 2-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% higher than weekday occupancy.