Geelong
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$43.2k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$271
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$91
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Geelong 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 | — | +$48,075 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (7.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Studio (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$152)
3 bedrooms (A$88)
2 bedrooms (A$84)
1 bedroom (A$53)
Studio (A$46)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Geelong market averaged 958 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Geelong listing earns A$36K/year. High-performing listings earn A$72K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Geelong is 34%, producing RevPAR of A$78 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Geelong, at A$44K.
Rules vary across Geelong. Geelong: Moderate. Planning permit required for non-hosted stays over 60 days/year. Local laws require registration. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Torquay: Moderate. Part of Surf Coast Shire requiring planning permits for frequent short-term rentals. Registration needed. Enforcement complaint-based, many operate without permits. Lorne: Moderate. Surf Coast Shire rules apply - planning permit for non-hosted rentals. Local resistance to overtourism but enforcement remains complaint-driven rather than proactive. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Geelong Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in May and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (96%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+51%), Air Conditioning (+41%), Parking (+35%).
Average daily rate in Geelong is A$291, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Geelong book an average of 30 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 42% higher than weekday occupancy.
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