Darwin City
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$65.6k
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
57%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$294
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
49 days
12 mo avg
↑13 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$125
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Darwin City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$23,979 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
Studio (6.8 nights)
1 bedroom (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$310)
3 bedrooms (A$173)
2 bedrooms (A$132)
Studio (A$90)
1 bedroom (A$83)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Darwin City market averaged 826 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 82% over two years.
An average Darwin City listing earns A$57K/year. High-performing listings earn A$93K, while low-performing listings earn A$20K.
Average occupancy in Darwin City is 50%, producing RevPAR of A$111 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Darwin City, at A$94K.
Rules vary across Darwin City. Darwin: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Operates under standard accommodation rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Palmerston: Lenient. Falls under Northern Territory regulations with no dedicated STR licensing system. Standard planning and safety rules apply. Light enforcement, largely unregulated market. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Darwin City Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (93%), Internet (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+69%), TV (+51%), Parking (+40%).
Average daily rate in Darwin City is A$297, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Darwin City book an average of 46 days in advance, up 28% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 55 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.
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