Kangaroo Island
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$56.6k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$3••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$118
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kangaroo Island market data as of June 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 | 6 (2%) | +$116,091 (+196%) | $175,191 | $59,100 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
Studio (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$120)
3 bedrooms (A$86)
2 bedrooms (A$75)
1 bedroom (A$51)
Studio (A$46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
As of June 2026, Kangaroo Island, Kingscote, Penneshaw have 354 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kangaroo Island generates A$55K per year. High-performing properties earn A$125K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$32K/year. Despite declining supply and revenue year-over-year, the market's 42% occupancy rate and significant performance gap suggest uneven demand distribution rather than capacity constraints—indicating competitive pressure where property positioning determines outcomes.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kangaroo Island. Average annual revenue is A$55K with 42% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$125K/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest a contracting market, while the significant gap between average and top performers indicates considerable variance in property performance and pricing strategies.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kangaroo Island is 42%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$351, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$105 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kangaroo Island, with annual revenue of A$70K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kangaroo Island market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kangaroo Island area. Kangaroo Island: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business registration. Council awareness but minimal active enforcement of existing planning rules. Kingscote: Lenient. Part of Kangaroo Island Council jurisdiction. Development approval theoretically required for commercial accommodation use. Light enforcement in practice. Penneshaw: Lenient. Also under Kangaroo Island Council. Same minimal regulatory framework. High STR density tolerated given tourism economy. Complaints-based enforcement only. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Kangaroo Island Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 8%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($55,375) and top performer revenue ($124,938) suggests substantial performance variation, while the 42% occupancy rate reflects moderate utilization across the market.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -59% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-August) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Kangaroo Island listings include: Kitchen (100%), Tv (88%), Air Conditioning (84%), Washing Machine (76%), Heating (66%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Washing Machine, Air Conditioning, with Gym properties earning approximately 20% more (A$74K/year vs A$62K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kangaroo Island over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$2K, July: A$2K, August: A$2K, September: A$3K, October: A$3K, November: A$4K, December: A$3K, January: A$4K, February: A$4K, March: A$5K, April: A$5K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Kangaroo Island is A$351, up 14% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$289/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$293/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$311/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$510/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.
Guests in Kangaroo Island book an average of 45 days in advance, down 16% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 44 days, 2-bedroom: 44 days, 3-bedroom: 46 days, 4+ bedroom: 47 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Kangaroo Island Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 2%, revenue per listing decreased 8%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 14%, and lead time decreased 16%. The 15% occupancy drop despite higher nightly rates suggests weakening demand relative to supply, while the wide gap between average revenue ($55,375) and top performers ($124,938) indicates significant performance stratification in a contracting market.
In Kangaroo Island, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday.