Geelong
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$43.8k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$268
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$89
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Geelong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$51,275 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (7.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$155)
3 bedrooms (A$93)
2 bedrooms (A$86)
1 bedroom (A$52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Geelong market averaged 951 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Geelong listing earns A$36K/year. High-performing listings earn A$73K, while low-performing listings earn A$17K.
Average occupancy in Geelong is 34%, producing RevPAR of A$76 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Geelong, at A$46K.
Rules vary across Geelong. Geelong: Moderate. Planning permit required for non-hosted stays over 60 days/year in residential zones. Registration needed. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent - many operate without permits. Torquay: Moderate. Same Greater Geelong rules apply - permit needed for frequent non-hosted rentals. Growing enforcement in tourist areas but compliance gaps remain. Lorne: Moderate. Surf Coast Shire requires permits for commercial short-term rentals. Local complaints trigger enforcement but many unlicensed properties operate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Geelong Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, 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 (97%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+66%), Air Conditioning (+40%), Washing Machine (+38%).
Average daily rate in Geelong is A$288, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Geelong book an average of 29 days in advance, down 6% 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 41% higher than weekday occupancy.