Dunedin
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$40.3k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
48%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$237
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$80
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dunedin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$9,704 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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 (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.9 nights)
Studio (2.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$65)
3 bedrooms (NZ$52)
2 bedrooms (NZ$43)
1 bedroom (NZ$30)
Studio (NZ$21)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (70%)
Professionally managed (30%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Dunedin market averaged 653 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier.
An average Dunedin listing earns NZ$34K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$67K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$15K.
Average occupancy in Dunedin is 41%, producing RevPAR of NZ$68 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dunedin, at NZ$58K.
Rules vary across Dunedin. Dunedin: Moderate. Resource consent required for short-term rentals, zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement is moderate with complaint-based action. Queenstown: Strict. Visitor accommodation must be in designated zones, resource consent needed, 28-day minimum in residential areas. Active enforcement with compliance monitoring. Wanaka: Strict. Similar to Queenstown - zoning restrictions, resource consent required, 28-day minimum stays in residential zones. Active enforcement through council monitoring and complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dunedin Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in June and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Heating (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+42%), Hot Tub (+20%), TV (+18%).
Average daily rate in Dunedin is NZ$253, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.
Guests in Dunedin book an average of 35 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.
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