Impendle
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Annual revenue (actual)
R195k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
32%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,467
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R422
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Impendle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +R 107,790 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +R 9••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Studio (2.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (ZAR 0)
1 bedroom (ZAR 0)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 0)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 0)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Impendle market averaged 432 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 61% over two years.
An average Impendle listing earns R166K/year. High-performing listings earn R374K, while low-performing listings earn R65K.
Average occupancy in Impendle is 26%, producing RevPAR of R364 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Impendle, at R272K.
Rules vary across Impendle. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Pietermaritzburg, Howick, and Underberg in South Africa. These smaller South African municipalities may have minimal formal STR frameworks, or regulations may exist at provincial (KwaZulu-Natal) level. Without verified information on actual permits, restrictions, and real-world enforcement patterns in these specific jurisdictions, I recommend contacting local municipal offices directly for current requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Impendle Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and December; it is lowest in November and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (95%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+64%), Pool (+49%), Pets Allowed (+22%).
Average daily rate in Impendle is R2K, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Impendle book an average of 26 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 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 70% higher than weekday occupancy.
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