Blue Mountains
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$62.5k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$349
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$132
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Blue Mountains market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$51,924 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (3.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$158)
3 bedrooms (A$99)
2 bedrooms (A$72)
1 bedroom (A$41)
Studio (A$38)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (55%)
Professionally managed (45%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Blue Mountains market averaged 1,565 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier.
An average Blue Mountains listing earns A$57K/year. High-performing listings earn A$108K, while low-performing listings earn A$28K.
Average occupancy in Blue Mountains is 37%, producing RevPAR of A$123 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Blue Mountains, at A$76K.
Rules vary across Blue Mountains. Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath: Moderate. All fall under Blue Mountains City Council requiring development consent for STRs over 60 days/year. Fire safety compliance mandatory. No owner-occupancy rule or rental caps. Enforcement is complaint-driven rather than proactive; many hosts operate without consent. Council issues occasional fines but monitoring is limited. Growing local pressure for stricter rules due to housing concerns. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Blue Mountains Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, 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 Ev Charger (+80%), Hot Tub (+53%), Washing Machine (+32%).
Average daily rate in Blue Mountains is A$368, up 15% 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 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 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 85% higher than weekday occupancy.
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