Launceston
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$45.2k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$2••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$89
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Launceston market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 39 (5%) | +$16,930 (+35%) | $65,567 | $48,637 |
| 🔒 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•••• |
| 🔒 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
4+ bedrooms (7.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Studio (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$140)
3 bedrooms (A$97)
2 bedrooms (A$73)
1 bedroom (A$45)
Studio (A$41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
As of May 2026, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie have 840 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Launceston generates A$44K per year. High-performing properties earn A$75K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$23K/year. The wide revenue variance suggests that earnings are heavily tied to specific asset positioning within a market experiencing a contraction in total supply.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Launceston. Average annual revenue is A$44K with 44% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$75K/year. The substantial gap between average and top-tier earners indicates that market share is concentrated among a subset of listings despite the overall decline in available inventory.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Launceston is 44%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$259, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$82 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Launceston, with annual revenue of A$64K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Launceston market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Launceston area. Launceston: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, standard planning rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely under general accommodation laws. Devonport: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system, council approval for commercial use in some zones. Light enforcement, limited compliance monitoring. Burnie: Lenient. No STR-specific registration, standard planning scheme applies. Minimal enforcement, operates under general accommodation framework with little oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Launceston Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in both metrics suggests that the market is adjusting to lower demand by shedding less competitive units.
Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -7% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-August) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Launceston listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (91%), Washing Machine (87%), Air Conditioning (81%), Heating (79%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Internet, Bbq, Parking, with Internet properties earning approximately 19% more (A$57K/year vs A$48K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Launceston over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$2K, July: A$2K, August: A$2K, September: A$2K, October: A$2K, November: A$2K, December: A$3K, January: A$4K, February: A$3K, March: A$3K, April: A$3K. 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 Launceston is A$259, up 13% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$190/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$236/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$276/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$422/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.
Guests in Launceston book an average of 37 days in advance, down 13% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 39 days, 4+ bedroom: 43 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Launceston Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 5%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 13%, and lead time decreased 13%. These shifts reflect a tightening market where higher pricing is failing to fully offset the decline in occupancy volume.
In Launceston, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 25% higher occupancy than weekdays.