Malmsbury, AU
Part of the Mount Macedon market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$50.1k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$320
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$99
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mount Macedon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$20,158 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$9•• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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 (5.6 nights)
Studio (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$97)
3 bedrooms (A$64)
2 bedrooms (A$50)
1 bedroom (A$38)
Studio (A$0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (65%)
Professionally managed (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mount Macedon market averaged 358 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 7% over two years.
An average Mount Macedon listing earns A$45K/year. High-performing listings earn A$90K, while low-performing listings earn A$19K.
Average occupancy in Mount Macedon is 34%, producing RevPAR of A$88 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mount Macedon, at A$68K.
Rules vary across Mount Macedon. Mount Macedon: Moderate. Part of Macedon Ranges Shire requiring planning permits for non-hosted STR. Local amenity concerns trigger complaints. Enforcement reactive to neighbor issues. Daylesford: Moderate. Hepburn Shire requires planning permits, 60-day unhosted limit in some zones. Growing STR market with complaint-driven enforcement, not proactive monitoring. Woodend: Moderate. Macedon Ranges planning permit needed for unhosted rentals. Enforcement complaint-based. Many operate without permits until reported by neighbors. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mount Macedon Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and July; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (95%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+37%), Pool (+32%), Internet (+31%).
Average daily rate in Mount Macedon is A$337, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Mount Macedon book an average of 31 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 63% higher than weekday occupancy.