Kangaroo Island
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$59.3k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$336
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$118
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kangaroo Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$152,422 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9•• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$122)
3 bedrooms (A$84)
2 bedrooms (A$75)
1 bedroom (A$51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kangaroo Island market averaged 377 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Kangaroo Island listing earns A$57K/year. High-performing listings earn A$131K, while low-performing listings earn A$31K.
Average occupancy in Kangaroo Island is 40%, producing RevPAR of A$112 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kangaroo Island, at A$76K.
Rules vary across Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general tourism accommodation standards. Minimal enforcement, operates under SA planning rules. Kingscote: Lenient. Falls under Kangaroo Island Council jurisdiction. Development approval may be needed for intensive use. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Penneshaw: Lenient. Same Kangaroo Island Council rules apply. Tourism-friendly area with minimal STR-specific restrictions. Light enforcement, self-regulation common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kangaroo Island Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), TV (96%), Heating (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+63%), Parking (+42%), Internet (+35%).
Average daily rate in Kangaroo Island is A$374, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Kangaroo Island book an average of 45 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 43 days for 2-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday.