Southern Highlands
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$78.9k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$463
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$159
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Southern Highlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$120,391 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
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
Studio (4.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$178)
3 bedrooms (A$96)
2 bedrooms (A$57)
1 bedroom (A$54)
Studio (A$22)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Southern Highlands market averaged 909 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier.
An average Southern Highlands listing earns A$72K/year. High-performing listings earn A$154K, while low-performing listings earn A$31K.
Average occupancy in Southern Highlands is 35%, producing RevPAR of A$152 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Southern Highlands, at A$107K.
Rules vary across Southern Highlands. Bowral: Moderate. Part of Wingecarribee Shire requiring development consent for short-term rentals under 90 days. Code of conduct mandatory. Enforcement increasing with complaint-driven investigations. Mittagong: Moderate. Same Wingecarribee Shire rules as Bowral - development consent needed, code of conduct required. Growing enforcement through community complaints. Kiama: Moderate. Registration required, fire safety compliance, code of conduct mandatory. 90-day exemption for owner-occupied. Moderate enforcement with complaint response system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Southern Highlands Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and April; it is lowest in February and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), Kitchen (95%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+143%), Bbq (+67%), Washing Machine (+64%).
Average daily rate in Southern Highlands is A$517, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in November.
Guests in Southern Highlands book an average of 36 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 102% higher than weekday occupancy.
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