Sydney
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$77.7k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$351
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$159
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sydney 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$29,681 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
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 (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$234)
3 bedrooms (A$159)
2 bedrooms (A$115)
1 bedroom (A$81)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (84%)
Independent hosts (16%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sydney market averaged 8,841 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 10% over two years.
An average Sydney listing earns A$68K/year. High-performing listings earn A$128K, while low-performing listings earn A$32K.
Average occupancy in Sydney is 51%, producing RevPAR of A$142 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sydney, at A$107K.
Rules vary across Sydney. Sydney: Moderate. Registration required with NSW Fair Trading, 180-day cap for non-hosted unless development consent obtained. Code of Conduct mandatory. Moderate enforcement through complaints and data matching. Bondi Beach: Moderate. Same NSW rules apply - registration, 180-day cap for entire properties, development consent for longer. Waverley Council monitors actively due to housing pressure. Moderate-to-strict enforcement. Manly: Moderate. NSW registration required, 180-day annual cap for non-hosted. Northern Beaches Council enforces via complaints. Moderate enforcement reality. Parramatta: Moderate. NSW registration mandatory, 180-day limit applies. Council complaint-driven enforcement. Moderate enforcement in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sydney Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+40%), Hot Tub (+27%), Pool (+22%).
Average daily rate in Sydney is A$366, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Sydney book an average of 34 days in advance, down 6% 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 24% higher than weekday occupancy.