Launceston
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$48k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$258
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$90
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Launceston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$15,800 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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 (7.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$142)
3 bedrooms (A$96)
2 bedrooms (A$72)
1 bedroom (A$45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Launceston market averaged 867 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Launceston listing earns A$46K/year. High-performing listings earn A$79K, while low-performing listings earn A$24K.
Average occupancy in Launceston is 44%, producing RevPAR of A$88 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Launceston, at A$67K.
Rules vary across Launceston. Launceston: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. General planning and building codes apply. Minimal enforcement of short-term rentals. Devonport: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Standard planning permits for use changes may apply. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Burnie: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. General council rules apply. Minimal active enforcement of STRs. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Launceston Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and March; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (95%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+16%), Internet (+13%), Bbq (+12%).
Average daily rate in Launceston is A$272, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Launceston book an average of 39 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 27% higher than weekday occupancy.