Margaret River Coast
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$81.6k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$376
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
43 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$161
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Margaret River Coast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$18,497 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•• (+•%) | 🔒 $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 (3.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$183)
3 bedrooms (A$106)
2 bedrooms (A$74)
1 bedroom (A$51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Margaret River Coast market averaged 833 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and down 7% over two years.
An average Margaret River Coast listing earns A$76K/year. High-performing listings earn A$115K, while low-performing listings earn A$41K.
Average occupancy in Margaret River Coast is 49%, producing RevPAR of A$155 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Margaret River Coast, at A$105K.
Rules vary across Margaret River Coast. Margaret River: Moderate. Development approval required, 10-year limit per property, planning scheme compliance. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Dunsborough: Moderate. Development approval needed, part of Busselton Shire regulations, planning compliance required. Enforcement mainly complaint-driven. Busselton: Moderate. Development approval mandatory, local planning scheme adherence, registration with Shire. Moderate enforcement, primarily reactive to neighbor complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Margaret River Coast Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and January; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (91%), TV (88%), Parking (84%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+34%), Bbq (+23%), Internet (+16%).
Average daily rate in Margaret River Coast is A$384, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Margaret River Coast book an average of 43 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 59% higher than weekday occupancy.