Kiama
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$81.9k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$492
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$168
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kiama market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$204,270 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Studio (3.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$207)
3 bedrooms (A$133)
2 bedrooms (A$66)
1 bedroom (A$48)
Studio (A$35)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kiama market averaged 1,697 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and down 6% over two years.
An average Kiama listing earns A$73K/year. High-performing listings earn A$167K, while low-performing listings earn A$33K.
Average occupancy in Kiama is 35%, producing RevPAR of A$155 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kiama, at A$99K.
Rules vary across Kiama. Kiama: Moderate. Registration required with NSW Planning Portal (90 days unhosted/365 hosted). Code of Conduct mandatory. Council monitors complaints but enforcement is complaint-driven rather than proactive. Shellharbour: Moderate. Same NSW state rules apply - registration and Code of Conduct required. Council responds to community complaints. Enforcement exists but not aggressive. Gerringong: Moderate. Part of Kiama Council area, follows same regulations. Registration mandatory, 90-day cap for unhosted properties. Complaint-based enforcement, moderate activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kiama Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in August and November.
The most common amenities are TV (95%), Kitchen (94%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+65%), Hot Tub (+60%), Washing Machine (+55%).
Average daily rate in Kiama is A$533, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kiama book an average of 35 days in advance. Booking windows range from 31 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 Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 75% higher than weekday occupancy.
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