Airbnb Occupancy Rates by City in Australia(April 2026)
Airbnb Occupancy Rates by City in Australia
(April 2026)Source: GuestFavoritesLast updated: 2026-04-02
Australia has 129,243 active Airbnb listings across 11 regions. We analyze 51 key markets to help you identify the most profitable cities for your Airbnb investment. Compare occupancy rates, daily rates, and annual revenue data to find the best locations.
The largest Airbnb markets in Australia are Melbourne, Surfers Paradise, Southbank, Byron Bay, Noosa Heads.
Airbnb Markets in Australia (April 2026)
11 regions
Australia Airbnb Market Guide
Choosing the right market is the most important decision for your Airbnb investment success. Our comprehensive analysis of Australia helps you identify the most profitable cities and regions based on real market data.
We track 11 different markets across Australia, each with its own unique supply-demand dynamics, pricing patterns, and profitability.
What Are the Best Cities for Airbnb in Australia?
Based on our analysis of performance data, here are the top-performing markets in Australia:
- Melbourne: 3,080 active listings | Occupancy: 69% | Daily Rate: A$237 | Annual Revenue: A$59,270
- Surfers Paradise: 2,382 active listings | Occupancy: 72% | Daily Rate: A$376 | Annual Revenue: A$98,257
- Southbank: 1,160 active listings | Occupancy: 63% | Daily Rate: A$284 | Annual Revenue: A$65,352
- Byron Bay: 879 active listings | Occupancy: 58% | Daily Rate: A$663 | Annual Revenue: A$140,074
- Noosa Heads: 839 active listings | Occupancy: 68% | Daily Rate: A$615 | Annual Revenue: A$151,606
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Airbnb Market Performance in Australia
Daily RateA$339Average nightly price across Australia
Occupancy Rate57% Strong demand
Annual Revenue per ListingA$64,168Average yearly earnings per property
Active Listings129,243Total properties in Australia
Largest Airbnb Markets by Listing Volume
Cities with the highest concentration of active Airbnb listings, indicating mature markets with strong supply and established hosting infrastructure
Melbourne, Victoria
3,080 active listings
Occupancy 69%
Daily Rate A$237
Revenue A$59,270
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
2,382 active listings
Occupancy 72%
Daily Rate A$376
Revenue A$98,257
Southbank, Victoria
1,160 active listings
Occupancy 63%
Daily Rate A$284
Revenue A$65,352
Byron Bay, New South Wales
879 active listings
Occupancy 58%
Daily Rate A$663
Revenue A$140,074
Noosa Heads, Queensland
839 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$615
Revenue A$151,606
Rye, Victoria
786 active listings
Occupancy 41%
Daily Rate A$482
Revenue A$72,747
Cowes, Victoria
784 active listings
Occupancy 42%
Daily Rate A$360
Revenue A$54,846
Brisbane City, Queensland
779 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$283
Revenue A$70,278
Adelaide, South Australia
714 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$237
Revenue A$58,979
Broadbeach, Queensland
672 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$381
Revenue A$98,514
Docklands, Victoria
653 active listings
Occupancy 67%
Daily Rate A$266
Revenue A$65,131
Port Douglas, Queensland
647 active listings
Occupancy 57%
Daily Rate A$500
Revenue A$103,243
Nelson Bay, New South Wales
567 active listings
Occupancy 48%
Daily Rate A$392
Revenue A$69,258
Jindabyne, New South Wales
547 active listings
Occupancy 44%
Daily Rate A$534
Revenue A$85,675
St Kilda, Victoria
531 active listings
Occupancy 65%
Daily Rate A$205
Revenue A$48,348
Palm Cove, Queensland
519 active listings
Occupancy 62%
Daily Rate A$423
Revenue A$96,381
Sydney, New South Wales
502 active listings
Occupancy 74%
Daily Rate A$400
Revenue A$107,760
Dunsborough, Western Australia
498 active listings
Occupancy 56%
Daily Rate A$435
Revenue A$89,619
Bright, Victoria
494 active listings
Occupancy 49%
Daily Rate A$404
Revenue A$72,625
Yamba, New South Wales
493 active listings
Occupancy 54%
Daily Rate A$383
Revenue A$75,627
Highest Revenue per Property Markets
Cities where individual Airbnb properties generate the most annual revenue, representing the best return on investment opportunities
Noosa Heads, Queensland
839 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$615
Revenue A$151,606
Byron Bay, New South Wales
879 active listings
Occupancy 58%
Daily Rate A$663
Revenue A$140,074
Sunshine Beach, Queensland
281 active listings
Occupancy 61%
Daily Rate A$565
Revenue A$124,926
Pokolbin, New South Wales
408 active listings
Occupancy 39%
Daily Rate A$735
Revenue A$104,353
Point Lookout, Queensland
240 active listings
Occupancy 54%
Daily Rate A$477
Revenue A$94,514
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
395 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$441
Revenue A$113,783
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
2,382 active listings
Occupancy 72%
Daily Rate A$376
Revenue A$98,257
Broadbeach, Queensland
672 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$381
Revenue A$98,514
Haymarket, New South Wales
209 active listings
Occupancy 80%
Daily Rate A$306
Revenue A$89,766
Sydney, New South Wales
502 active listings
Occupancy 74%
Daily Rate A$400
Revenue A$107,760
Airlie Beach, Queensland
339 active listings
Occupancy 64%
Daily Rate A$436
Revenue A$101,743
Yallingup, Western Australia
226 active listings
Occupancy 56%
Daily Rate A$501
Revenue A$101,823
Thredbo, New South Wales
281 active listings
Occupancy 40%
Daily Rate A$706
Revenue A$103,426
Margaret River, Western Australia
408 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$341
Revenue A$88,197
Palm Beach, Queensland
226 active listings
Occupancy 66%
Daily Rate A$412
Revenue A$99,689
Palm Cove, Queensland
519 active listings
Occupancy 62%
Daily Rate A$423
Revenue A$96,381
Scarborough, Western Australia
314 active listings
Occupancy 75%
Daily Rate A$346
Revenue A$95,197
Kingscliff, New South Wales
406 active listings
Occupancy 61%
Daily Rate A$453
Revenue A$100,582
Port Douglas, Queensland
647 active listings
Occupancy 57%
Daily Rate A$500
Revenue A$103,243
Dunsborough, Western Australia
498 active listings
Occupancy 56%
Daily Rate A$435
Revenue A$89,619
Highest Booking Rate Markets
Cities with the strongest demand-to-supply ratios, where properties are booked most frequently throughout the year
Haymarket, New South Wales
209 active listings
Occupancy 80%
Daily Rate A$306
Revenue A$89,766
Perth, Western Australia
234 active listings
Occupancy 78%
Daily Rate A$245
Revenue A$69,722
Fremantle, Western Australia
270 active listings
Occupancy 77%
Daily Rate A$256
Revenue A$71,865
South Brisbane, Queensland
461 active listings
Occupancy 75%
Daily Rate A$247
Revenue A$68,042
Scarborough, Western Australia
314 active listings
Occupancy 75%
Daily Rate A$346
Revenue A$95,197
Surry Hills, New South Wales
351 active listings
Occupancy 75%
Daily Rate A$314
Revenue A$85,912
Darlinghurst, New South Wales
308 active listings
Occupancy 74%
Daily Rate A$316
Revenue A$85,490
Sydney, New South Wales
502 active listings
Occupancy 74%
Daily Rate A$400
Revenue A$107,760
Coogee, New South Wales
181 active listings
Occupancy 72%
Daily Rate A$396
Revenue A$103,745
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
2,382 active listings
Occupancy 72%
Daily Rate A$376
Revenue A$98,257
Margaret River, Western Australia
408 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$341
Revenue A$88,197
Broadbeach, Queensland
672 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$381
Revenue A$98,514
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
395 active listings
Occupancy 71%
Daily Rate A$441
Revenue A$113,783
Fortitude Valley, Queensland
368 active listings
Occupancy 70%
Daily Rate A$257
Revenue A$66,085
Cairns City, Queensland
257 active listings
Occupancy 70%
Daily Rate A$289
Revenue A$74,314
Mermaid Beach, Queensland
275 active listings
Occupancy 69%
Daily Rate A$354
Revenue A$89,244
Cairns North, Queensland
210 active listings
Occupancy 69%
Daily Rate A$235
Revenue A$59,127
Melbourne, Victoria
3,080 active listings
Occupancy 69%
Daily Rate A$237
Revenue A$59,270
Adelaide, South Australia
714 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$237
Revenue A$58,979
Brisbane City, Queensland
779 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$283
Revenue A$70,278
Luxury & Premium Rate Markets
High-end destinations where Airbnb properties command the highest nightly rates, typically in tourist hotspots and luxury locations
Dinner Plain, Victoria
191 active listings
Occupancy 36%
Daily Rate A$873
Revenue A$113,585
Pokolbin, New South Wales
408 active listings
Occupancy 39%
Daily Rate A$735
Revenue A$104,353
Thredbo, New South Wales
281 active listings
Occupancy 40%
Daily Rate A$706
Revenue A$103,426
Sorrento, Victoria
370 active listings
Occupancy 42%
Daily Rate A$673
Revenue A$103,253
Byron Bay, New South Wales
879 active listings
Occupancy 58%
Daily Rate A$663
Revenue A$140,074
Noosa Heads, Queensland
839 active listings
Occupancy 68%
Daily Rate A$615
Revenue A$151,606
Mount Martha, Victoria
236 active listings
Occupancy 47%
Daily Rate A$586
Revenue A$99,949
Sunshine Beach, Queensland
281 active listings
Occupancy 61%
Daily Rate A$565
Revenue A$124,926
Blairgowrie, Victoria
371 active listings
Occupancy 40%
Daily Rate A$548
Revenue A$80,644
Jindabyne, New South Wales
547 active listings
Occupancy 44%
Daily Rate A$534
Revenue A$85,675
Lorne, Victoria
429 active listings
Occupancy 39%
Daily Rate A$511
Revenue A$72,199
Mollymook Beach, New South Wales
253 active listings
Occupancy 44%
Daily Rate A$500
Revenue A$80,281
Yallingup, Western Australia
226 active listings
Occupancy 56%
Daily Rate A$501
Revenue A$101,823
Port Douglas, Queensland
647 active listings
Occupancy 57%
Daily Rate A$500
Revenue A$103,243
Rye, Victoria
786 active listings
Occupancy 41%
Daily Rate A$482
Revenue A$72,747
Avoca Beach, New South Wales
196 active listings
Occupancy 45%
Daily Rate A$476
Revenue A$77,369
Point Lookout, Queensland
240 active listings
Occupancy 54%
Daily Rate A$477
Revenue A$94,514
Huskisson, New South Wales
276 active listings
Occupancy 51%
Daily Rate A$460
Revenue A$86,434
Culburra Beach, New South Wales
282 active listings
Occupancy 46%
Daily Rate A$460
Revenue A$77,340
Kingscliff, New South Wales
406 active listings
Occupancy 61%
Daily Rate A$453
Revenue A$100,582
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