Yamba

As of June 2026, Yamba, Ballina, Byron Bay have 644 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Yamba generates A$44K per year. High-performing properties earn A$87K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$21K/year. Despite minimal supply growth, revenue declined 12.8% year-over-year at 38% occupancy, signaling weakened demand relative to available inventory. The doubling of revenue between low and high performers suggests performance is highly differentiated rather than supply-constrained.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Yamba. Average annual revenue is A$44K with 38% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$87K/year. The market shows minimal supply growth despite declining revenue, suggesting demand softening outpaces new listings. The doubling gap between average and high performers indicates significant performance variance, pointing to meaningful differentiation among properties.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Yamba is 38%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$331, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$91 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Yamba, with annual revenue of A$57K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Yamba market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Yamba area. Yamba: Moderate. Part of Clarence Valley Council requiring development consent for STR. Code of Conduct mandatory. Growing enforcement with neighbor complaints driving action. Ballina: Moderate. Development consent needed, 90-day limit for non-hosted unless approved. Code of Conduct required. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent. Byron Bay: Strict. 90-day annual cap for non-hosted, mandatory registration, steep fines up to $110k. Active enforcement with compliance team and significant penalties issued regularly. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Yamba Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 13%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($43,981) and top performers ($86,555) suggests market stratification, where differentiation is driving outcomes rather than overall scarcity.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 10% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-August) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Yamba listings include: Washing Machine (90%), Tv (88%), Kitchen (84%), Balcony (74%), Air Conditioning (61%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Washing Machine, Heating, with Bbq properties earning approximately 21% more (A$61K/year vs A$50K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Yamba over the last 12 months: May: A$2K, June: A$2K, July: A$2K, August: A$2K, September: A$2K, October: A$3K, 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 Yamba is A$331, up 2% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$232/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$273/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$355/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$533/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.

Guests in Yamba book an average of 35 days in advance, down 14% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 37 days, 4+ bedroom: 42 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Yamba Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 1%, revenue per listing decreased 13%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 2%, and lead time decreased 14%. The combination of rising supply, falling occupancy, and shortened booking windows indicates intensifying competition despite rate increases, while the near-doubling gap between average and high-performing listings suggests market bifurcation favoring differentiated properties.

In Yamba, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 20% higher occupancy than weekdays.