Melbourne
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$51.6k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$246
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$102
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Melbourne 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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1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski | — | +$35,825 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6•• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
1 bedroom (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$181)
3 bedrooms (A$134)
2 bedrooms (A$98)
1 bedroom (A$73)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (84%)
Independent hosts (16%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Melbourne market averaged 10,656 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Melbourne listing earns A$48K/year. High-performing listings earn A$87K, while low-performing listings earn A$18K.
Average occupancy in Melbourne is 48%, producing RevPAR of A$97 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Melbourne, at A$71K.
Rules vary across Melbourne. Melbourne: Moderate. Registration required, 90-day annual cap for non-hosted unless planning permit obtained. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent. Geelong: Moderate. Same state rules apply - 90-day cap without permit. Limited local enforcement, many operate without permits. Mornington Peninsula: Moderate. State 90-day rule plus local planning overlays in some areas. Enforcement sporadic, compliance varies widely across peninsula. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Melbourne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in May and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+37%), Internet (+16%), Hot Tub (+15%).
Average daily rate in Melbourne is A$264, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Melbourne book an average of 34 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 3-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 26% higher than weekday occupancy.