Yorketown

As of June 2026, Yorketown, Edithburgh, Marion Bay have 623 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Yorketown generates A$33K per year. High-performing properties earn A$55K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$16K/year. With supply declining while revenue remains flat, the market shows modest contraction without demand recovery—suggesting sustained competitive pressure. The 65% performance gap between high and low performers indicates significant differentiation within a constrained 34% occupancy environment.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Yorketown. Average annual revenue is A$33K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$55K/year. Declining supply and flat revenue suggest a stabilizing market with modest competition, though the significant gap between average and top performers indicates performance is highly differentiated rather than market-wide.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Yorketown is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$261, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$67 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Yorketown, with annual revenue of A$38K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Yorketown market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Yorketown area. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for these specific South Australian towns (Yorketown, Edithburgh, Marion Bay). These are small coastal communities in the Yorke Peninsula region, and regulations likely fall under Yorke Peninsula Council jurisdiction with possible state-level requirements, but I cannot verify specific rules, caps, or actual enforcement practices without access to current local government data and on-the-ground enforcement information. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Yorketown Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($33,100) and top performers ($54,861) suggests differentiation opportunities exist, though the 34% occupancy rate indicates substantial available capacity across the market.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 14% 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 Yorketown listings include: Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (96%), Tv (93%), Washing Machine (79%), Heating (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Parking, Heating, Gym, with Parking properties earning approximately 24% more (A$53K/year vs A$43K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Yorketown over the last 12 months: May: A$1K, June: A$1K, July: A$1K, August: A$944, September: A$1K, October: A$2K, November: A$2K, December: A$3K, January: A$4K, February: A$2K, March: A$3K, April: A$3K. 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 Yorketown is A$261, up 15% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$199/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$192/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$244/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$333/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.

Guests in Yorketown book an average of 33 days in advance, down 17% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 35 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Yorketown Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing decreased 5%, occupancy fell 14%, average nightly rates increased 15%, and lead time decreased 17%. The sharp occupancy decline despite rate increases suggests weakening demand relative to supply, indicating a buyer's market where guests have more negotiating power. The wide gap between average ($33,100) and high-performing listings ($54,861) reveals significant performance stratification.

In Yorketown, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 38% higher occupancy than weekdays.