Torquay
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$55.7k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$439
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$122
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Torquay 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 | — | +$38,577 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Studio (3.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$169)
3 bedrooms (A$122)
2 bedrooms (A$87)
Studio (A$66)
1 bedroom (A$52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Torquay market averaged 2,515 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and down 9% over two years.
An average Torquay listing earns A$44K/year. High-performing listings earn A$96K, while low-performing listings earn A$23K.
Average occupancy in Torquay is 30%, producing RevPAR of A$96 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Torquay, at A$53K.
Rules vary across Torquay. Torquay: Moderate. Registration required with Surf Coast Shire, 60-day annual cap for unhosted rentals. Council actively monitors compliance and issues fines for breaches. Geelong: Moderate. Planning permit needed in some zones, registration with City of Greater Geelong required. Enforcement increasing with neighbor complaints driving action. Lorne: Moderate. Surf Coast Shire registration mandatory, 60-day unhosted cap applies. Active enforcement due to housing pressure and community concerns about availability. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Torquay Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and October.
The most common amenities are TV (97%), Kitchen (96%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+51%), TV (+37%), Washing Machine (+32%).
Average daily rate in Torquay is A$451, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Torquay book an average of 32 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 2-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 63% higher than weekday occupancy.
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