Kiama
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$80.5k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$481
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$160
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kiama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$160,944 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$217)
3 bedrooms (A$138)
2 bedrooms (A$68)
1 bedroom (A$49)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kiama market averaged 1,684 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and down 7% over two years.
An average Kiama listing earns A$73K/year. High-performing listings earn A$165K, while low-performing listings earn A$33K.
Average occupancy in Kiama is 35%, producing RevPAR of A$151 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kiama, at A$100K.
Rules vary across Kiama. Kiama: Moderate. Part of NSW statewide registration (NSW Planning Portal), 180-day cap for non-hosted unless development consent. Code of Conduct required. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Shellharbour: Moderate. NSW registration mandatory, 180-day unhosted cap without consent, Code of Conduct compliance. Enforcement complaint-driven, some hosts exceed limits. Gerringong: Moderate. Under Kiama Council jurisdiction, same NSW registration and 180-day rules apply. Light enforcement, primarily reactive to neighbor complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kiama Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are TV (94%), Kitchen (93%), Parking (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+69%), Washing Machine (+65%), Hot Tub (+65%).
Average daily rate in Kiama is A$526, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kiama book an average of 34 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 72% higher than weekday occupancy.