Cardinia Reservoir
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$56.8k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$315
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$117
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cardinia Reservoir 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.
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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 | — | +$19,400 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9•• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $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 (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Studio (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$151)
3 bedrooms (A$93)
Studio (A$53)
2 bedrooms (A$52)
1 bedroom (A$39)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (65%)
Professionally managed (35%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cardinia Reservoir market averaged 684 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 6% over two years.
An average Cardinia Reservoir listing earns A$47K/year. High-performing listings earn A$99K, while low-performing listings earn A$23K.
Average occupancy in Cardinia Reservoir is 36%, producing RevPAR of A$98 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cardinia Reservoir, at A$68K.
Rules vary across Cardinia Reservoir. I don't have specific, verified information about short-term rental regulations for Emerald, Belgrave, and Gembrook (which appear to be small localities in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, Australia), including their enforcement realities. To provide accurate information about permits, owner-occupancy rules, rental caps, and actual enforcement levels for these specific areas, I'd need to research current Shire of Cardinia and Shire of Yarra Ranges regulations, plus local enforcement data I don't currently have access to. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cardinia Reservoir Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and September; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Heating (96%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+28%), Washing Machine (+26%), Hot Tub (+24%).
Average daily rate in Cardinia Reservoir is A$331, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in October.
Guests in Cardinia Reservoir book an average of 31 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 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 74% higher than weekday occupancy.
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