Great Western, AU
Part of the Ararat market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$51.4k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$273
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$105
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ararat 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | — | +$9,569 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$81)
3 bedrooms (A$75)
Studio (A$68)
2 bedrooms (A$63)
1 bedroom (A$39)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ararat market averaged 473 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Ararat listing earns A$40K/year. High-performing listings earn A$103K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Ararat is 34%, producing RevPAR of A$85 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ararat, at A$76K.
Rules vary across Ararat. I don't have reliable, current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Ararat and Halls Gap (both in Victoria, Australia). Without verified data on their specific permit requirements, restrictions, and actual enforcement practices, I recommend contacting the Northern Grampians Shire Council (Ararat) and the local council for Halls Gap directly for current regulations and enforcement information. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ararat Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and July; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (97%), Kitchen (96%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+22%), Bbq (+21%), TV (+16%).
Average daily rate in Ararat is A$287, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Ararat book an average of 33 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 56% higher than weekday occupancy.