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Annual revenue (actual)
A$51.5k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
55%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$251
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$106
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Melbourne market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +$9,968 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6•• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (6.9 nights)
1 bedroom (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
Studio (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$177)
3 bedrooms (A$134)
2 bedrooms (A$97)
1 bedroom (A$72)
Studio (A$62)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Melbourne market averaged 10,738 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 17% over two years.
An average Melbourne listing earns A$48K/year. High-performing listings earn A$87K, while low-performing listings earn A$17K.
Average occupancy in Melbourne is 49%, producing RevPAR of A$100 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Melbourne, at A$71K.
Rules vary across Melbourne. Melbourne: Lenient. No specific short-term rental registration or permits required at state level. Some planning permit requirements for certain properties. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Geelong: Lenient. Falls under Victorian state rules with minimal specific regulations. No registration system. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-based. Mornington Peninsula: Moderate. Planning permits required in some zones, 60-day unhosted rental cap in residential areas. Moderate enforcement through complaints and investigations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Melbourne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in May and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+37%), Internet (+20%), Pool (+15%).
Average daily rate in Melbourne is A$268, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in May.
Guests in Melbourne book an average of 35 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 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 28% higher than weekday occupancy.
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