Byron
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$89k
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$525
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$174
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Byron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$89,579 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
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 (6.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$276)
3 bedrooms (A$153)
2 bedrooms (A$103)
1 bedroom (A$59)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Byron market averaged 1,822 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 12% from a year earlier and down 22% over two years.
An average Byron listing earns A$78K/year. High-performing listings earn A$163K, while low-performing listings earn A$36K.
Average occupancy in Byron is 40%, producing RevPAR of A$153 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Byron, at A$124K.
Rules vary across Byron. Byron Bay: Strict. 90-day annual cap for non-hosted, registration required, principal residence only. Active enforcement by Byron Shire Council with significant fines and compliance checks. Ballina: Strict. 90-day cap non-hosted, principal residence requirement, registration mandatory. Active enforcement with monitoring and penalties for violations. Lennox Head: Strict. 90-day annual cap non-hosted, principal residence only, registration required. Ballina Shire enforces actively with compliance audits and fines. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Byron Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Parking (93%), TV (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+80%), Washing Machine (+74%), Hot Tub (+60%).
Average daily rate in Byron is A$534, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Byron book an average of 36 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 40% higher than weekday occupancy.