Wollongong
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$64.3k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
48%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$359
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$123
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Wollongong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$35,768 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $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 (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$198)
3 bedrooms (A$108)
2 bedrooms (A$81)
1 bedroom (A$50)
Studio (A$41)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (71%)
Professionally managed (29%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Wollongong market averaged 416 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 9% from a year earlier and down 17% over two years.
An average Wollongong listing earns A$60K/year. High-performing listings earn A$123K, while low-performing listings earn A$27K.
Average occupancy in Wollongong is 43%, producing RevPAR of A$117 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Wollongong, at A$97K.
Rules vary across Wollongong. Wollongong: Moderate. Registration required, 180-day cap for non-hosted, fire safety compliance. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Kiama: Moderate. Code of Conduct registration mandatory, 180-day limit for unhosted rentals. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven. Shellharbour: Moderate. Registration required, 180-day annual cap for non-hosted properties, fire safety standards. Light to moderate enforcement, mostly reactive to neighbor complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Wollongong Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in May and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (96%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+52%), Parking (+34%), Pool (+33%).
Average daily rate in Wollongong is A$384, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in November.
Guests in Wollongong book an average of 31 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 48% higher than weekday occupancy.
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