Bendigo
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$57.4k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$363
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$117
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bendigo 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 | — | +$34,554 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $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
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$132)
3 bedrooms (A$76)
2 bedrooms (A$54)
1 bedroom (A$37)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bendigo market averaged 1,796 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and down 12% over two years.
An average Bendigo listing earns A$54K/year. High-performing listings earn A$97K, while low-performing listings earn A$23K.
Average occupancy in Bendigo is 35%, producing RevPAR of A$111 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bendigo, at A$79K.
Rules vary across Bendigo. Bendigo: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, standard planning rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely under general accommodation provisions. Castlemaine: Lenient. Part of Mount Alexander Shire, no dedicated STR regulations. Planning permits needed only for intensification. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Echuca: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing or registration. Standard planning overlays apply. Minimal enforcement, tourism-friendly approach with hosts operating without restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bendigo Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and July; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are TV (94%), Parking (94%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+24%), Hot Tub (+21%), Parking (+17%).
Average daily rate in Bendigo is A$374, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Bendigo book an average of 33 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 86% higher than weekday occupancy.