Blue Mountains
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$61.8k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$338
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$125
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Blue Mountains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$52,048 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$157)
3 bedrooms (A$100)
2 bedrooms (A$72)
1 bedroom (A$43)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Blue Mountains market averaged 1,555 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier.
An average Blue Mountains listing earns A$58K/year. High-performing listings earn A$109K, while low-performing listings earn A$29K.
Average occupancy in Blue Mountains is 37%, producing RevPAR of A$119 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Blue Mountains, at A$77K.
Rules vary across Blue Mountains. Katoomba: Moderate. NSW strata scheme approval needed if applicable, fire safety compliance required. Code of Conduct registration mandatory. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Leura: Moderate. Same NSW regulations apply - Code of Conduct registration, strata approval if relevant, fire safety standards. Enforcement complaint-driven, not proactive. Blackheath: Moderate. NSW Code of Conduct registration required, fire safety compliance, strata approval needed. Light enforcement, mainly reactive to neighbor complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Blue Mountains Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and April; it is lowest in February and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (93%), TV (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+55%), Washing Machine (+29%), Bbq (+24%).
Average daily rate in Blue Mountains is A$364, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Blue Mountains book an average of 36 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 84% higher than weekday occupancy.