Sydney
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$76.4k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
58%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$357
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$165
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sydney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$30,235 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3•• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
Studio (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$239)
3 bedrooms (A$158)
2 bedrooms (A$117)
1 bedroom (A$80)
Studio (A$77)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Sydney market averaged 9,083 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 13% over two years.
An average Sydney listing earns A$67K/year. High-performing listings earn A$127K, while low-performing listings earn A$31K.
Average occupancy in Sydney is 51%, producing RevPAR of A$145 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sydney, at A$105K.
Rules vary across Sydney. Sydney: Moderate. Registration required, 180-day annual cap for non-hosted rentals, fire safety standards mandatory. Code of Conduct enforced with penalties. Bondi Beach: Moderate. Same NSW rules apply - registration, 180-day cap, fire compliance. Active enforcement in high-density areas. Manly: Moderate. NSW registration and 180-day limit apply. Northern Beaches Council monitors compliance actively. Parramatta: Moderate. Standard NSW requirements - registration, 180-day cap, safety standards. Growing enforcement focus. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sydney Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in June and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (96%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+41%), Hot Tub (+26%), Washing Machine (+23%).
Average daily rate in Sydney is A$369, up 5% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in June.
Guests in Sydney book an average of 34 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 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 Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 25% higher than weekday occupancy.
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