Victor Harbor

As of May 2026, Victor Harbor, Goolwa, McLaren Vale have 1,958 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 0% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Victor Harbor generates A$42K per year. High-performing properties earn A$91K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$22K/year. This wide earnings variance suggests that revenue potential is heavily tied to specific property attributes rather than market-wide demand, as stagnant supply growth fails to prevent a significant revenue gap between top and bottom tiers.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Victor Harbor. Average annual revenue is A$42K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$91K/year. The delta between average and high performance indicates that a small segment of the market captures a disproportionate share of total revenue, highlighting a polarized landscape where standard listings struggle to compete for occupancy.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Victor Harbor is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$334, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$82 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Victor Harbor, with annual revenue of A$51K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Victor Harbor market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Victor Harbor area. Victor Harbor: Moderate. Development approval required for non-hosted STR, planning consent needed. Council monitors complaints, moderate enforcement through planning system. Goolwa: Moderate. Development approval required for non-hosted STR under Alexandrina Council rules. Complaint-based enforcement, some unlicensed operations exist. McLaren Vale: Moderate. Development approval needed for non-hosted STR, planning assessment required. City of Onkaparinga enforces via complaints, moderate compliance levels overall. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Victor Harbor Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 20%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. Stagnant inventory suggests the market is not being overbuilt, yet the decline in revenue per available room points to a broader softening in consumer willingness to pay for short-term rentals.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 1% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-August) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Victor Harbor listings include: Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (96%), Tv (92%), Washing Machine (82%), Heating (69%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Bbq, Internet, with Gym properties earning approximately 26% more (A$79K/year vs A$63K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Victor Harbor over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$2K, July: A$2K, August: A$1K, September: A$2K, October: A$2K, November: A$2K, December: A$4K, January: A$5K, February: A$2K, March: A$3K, April: A$4K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Victor Harbor is A$334, up 4% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$256/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$255/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$297/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$478/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.

Guests in Victor Harbor book an average of 35 days in advance, down 12% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 34 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 39 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Victor Harbor Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 0%, revenue per listing decreased 20%, occupancy fell 21%, average nightly rates increased 4%, and lead time decreased 12%. These metrics reflect a market where hosts are raising prices despite lower demand, resulting in reduced occupancy and a contraction in overall revenue.

In Victor Harbor, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 45% higher occupancy than weekdays.