Hobart
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$57.6k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$273
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$114
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hobart 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 | — | +$13,263 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $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 (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$129)
3 bedrooms (A$87)
2 bedrooms (A$68)
1 bedroom (A$48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Hobart market averaged 2,020 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Hobart listing earns A$58K/year. High-performing listings earn A$95K, while low-performing listings earn A$26K.
Average occupancy in Hobart is 48%, producing RevPAR of A$115 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Hobart, at A$86K.
Rules vary across Hobart. Hobart: Moderate. Registration required, planning approval needed for non-owner-occupied properties. Some enforcement through complaints, but many operate informally. Richmond: Moderate. Falls under Clarence Council rules - planning permits required for commercial STR use. Complaint-based enforcement, limited proactive monitoring. Port Arthur: Lenient. Tasman Council has minimal specific STR regulations beyond standard accommodation rules. Very light enforcement in tourist-heavy area. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Hobart Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (95%), Parking (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+28%), Hot Tub (+20%), Internet (+16%).
Average daily rate in Hobart is A$300, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Hobart book an average of 43 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 40 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 35% higher than weekday occupancy.