Darwin City
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$62.4k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$281
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↑6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$114
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Darwin City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$26,878 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$8• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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 (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$318)
3 bedrooms (A$171)
2 bedrooms (A$134)
1 bedroom (A$83)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Darwin City market averaged 819 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 80% over two years.
An average Darwin City listing earns A$57K/year. High-performing listings earn A$94K, while low-performing listings earn A$22K.
Average occupancy in Darwin City is 50%, producing RevPAR of A$108 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Darwin City, at A$96K.
Rules vary across Darwin City. Darwin: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required. Operates under standard planning scheme and building codes. Minimal enforcement focused only on nuisance complaints. Palmerston: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or licensing. Falls under general residential zoning and development approval processes. Light enforcement, complaint-driven only. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Darwin City Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, 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%), Internet (94%), Kitchen (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+82%), Parking (+68%), TV (+66%).
Average daily rate in Darwin City is A$292, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Darwin City book an average of 45 days in advance, up 22% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.