Burra
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$45.1k
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$3••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$101
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Burra market data as of May 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 | 22 (5%) | +$38,996 (+66%) | $97,650 | $58,654 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $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
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Studio (2.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$130)
3 bedrooms (A$70)
2 bedrooms (A$52)
Studio (A$44)
1 bedroom (A$43)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
As of May 2026, Burra, Clare, Adelaide have 486 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Burra generates A$47K per year. High-performing properties earn A$80K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$21K/year. This significant spread highlights a bifurcated market where top-tier assets capture outsized earnings despite a broader 17% revenue contraction.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Burra. Average annual revenue is A$47K with 37% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$80K/year. The performance gap suggests that current revenue potential is heavily concentrated in specific listings rather than distributed evenly across the existing supply.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Burra is 37%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$319, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$92 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Burra, with annual revenue of A$81K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Burra market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Burra area. Burra: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations beyond standard tourism accommodation rules. Minimal enforcement in rural area. Clare: Lenient. Council requires development approval for commercial tourist accommodation but enforcement light. Many operate informally. Adelaide: Moderate. Planning consent required for non-hosted rentals, noise/parking compliance needed. Code of Conduct exists but enforcement inconsistent, complaints-driven. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Burra Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics, suggesting that the recent revenue dip stems from weakening guest demand rather than an overabundance of local inventory.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak fall season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -19% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Burra listings include: Air Conditioning (97%), Kitchen (95%), Tv (83%), Heating (74%), Washing Machine (70%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Internet, Heating, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 23% more (A$62K/year vs A$50K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Burra over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$3K, July: A$3K, August: A$3K, September: A$3K, October: A$3K, November: A$3K, December: A$3K, January: A$3K, February: A$2K, March: A$4K, April: A$4K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Burra is A$319, up 5% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$242/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$291/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$331/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$537/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in May.
Guests in Burra book an average of 39 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 38 days, 3-bedroom: 42 days, 4+ bedroom: 43 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Burra Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 3%, revenue per listing decreased 17%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 5%, and lead time decreased 19%. These indicators reveal a shift toward shorter booking windows and price sensitivity, signaling a more reactive operating environment.
In Burra, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 57% higher occupancy than weekdays.