Orbost
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$38k
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
32%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$304
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$80
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Orbost 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | — | +$13,116 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $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 (4.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$106)
3 bedrooms (A$80)
2 bedrooms (A$60)
Studio (A$33)
1 bedroom (A$31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Orbost market averaged 855 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 6% over two years.
An average Orbost listing earns A$33K/year. High-performing listings earn A$68K, while low-performing listings earn A$15K.
Average occupancy in Orbost is 29%, producing RevPAR of A$74 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Orbost, at A$48K.
Rules vary across Orbost. Orbost: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning permits. Minimal enforcement in small rural town. Lakes Entrance: Lenient. Registration required but minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, tourism-focused area with many STRs operating. Bairnsdale: Lenient. Basic planning compliance needed. Limited enforcement, STRs common and generally accepted. Metung: Lenient. No special STR requirements beyond planning rules. Very light enforcement in small lakeside village heavily reliant on tourism. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Orbost Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are TV (94%), Parking (92%), Kitchen (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+34%), Washing Machine (+28%), Air Conditioning (+15%).
Average daily rate in Orbost is A$317, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Orbost book an average of 32 days in advance, up 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ 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 40% higher than weekday occupancy.
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