Thirroul, AU
Part of the Wollongong market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$64.7k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$353
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$120
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Wollongong 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$40,613 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$201)
3 bedrooms (A$109)
2 bedrooms (A$79)
1 bedroom (A$50)
Studio (A$41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Wollongong market averaged 415 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier and down 17% over two years.
An average Wollongong listing earns A$60K/year. High-performing listings earn A$122K, while low-performing listings earn A$27K.
Average occupancy in Wollongong is 42%, producing RevPAR of A$114 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Wollongong, at A$97K.
Rules vary across Wollongong. Wollongong: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning rules. Must comply with fire safety if commercial operation. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Kiama: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required. Standard DA rules apply for change of use. Light enforcement, active STR market. Shellharbour: Lenient. No specific STR licensing system. General zoning and neighbor complaint-based enforcement only. Hosts operate with minimal oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Wollongong Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in September and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (97%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+58%), TV (+40%), Bbq (+35%).
Average daily rate in Wollongong is A$378, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Wollongong book an average of 31 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.