Canberra
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$45.4k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$225
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$89
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Canberra 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:
0
1
2
3
4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | — | +$10,730 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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 (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$147)
3 bedrooms (A$110)
2 bedrooms (A$85)
1 bedroom (A$64)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (81%)
Independent hosts (19%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Canberra market averaged 1,459 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 28% over two years.
An average Canberra listing earns A$44K/year. High-performing listings earn A$64K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Canberra is 50%, producing RevPAR of A$88 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Canberra, at A$82K.
Rules vary across Canberra. Canberra: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Standard planning and zoning laws apply. Minimal enforcement - operates under general residential use provisions. No caps, permits, or owner-occupancy rules for short-term rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Canberra Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and October; it is lowest in May and February.
The most common amenities are TV (98%), Washing Machine (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+41%), Internet (+27%), Air Conditioning (+26%).
Average daily rate in Canberra is A$228, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.
Guests in Canberra book an average of 31 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.