Young
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$50.1k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$285
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$99
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Young market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$78,793 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
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 (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$115)
3 bedrooms (A$84)
2 bedrooms (A$55)
1 bedroom (A$42)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Young market averaged 517 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 17% over two years.
An average Young listing earns A$47K/year. High-performing listings earn A$86K, while low-performing listings earn A$18K.
Average occupancy in Young is 40%, producing RevPAR of A$96 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Young, at A$74K.
Rules vary across Young. Canberra: Lenient. No specific STR registration or permits required. Must comply with general planning rules and strata bylaws if applicable. Minimal enforcement of STR-specific regulations. Jindabyne: Lenient. No registration system. Must meet fire safety standards and pay commercial rates if non-hosted. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-based. Thredbo: Lenient. No STR permits required. Alpine resort with high STR acceptance. Strata rules vary by property. Minimal enforcement, STR economy encouraged. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Young Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and May; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (96%), Heating (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+64%), Internet (+44%), Bbq (+33%).
Average daily rate in Young is A$305, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in November.
Guests in Young book an average of 28 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 3-bedroom listings to 32 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 26% higher than weekday occupancy.