Airbnb Occupancy Rates by City in
Australia
(January 2026)
Airbnb Occupancy Rates by City in
Australia
(January 2026)
Source: GuestFavorites
Last updated: 2026-01-03
Australia has 152,755 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 (January 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: 3,495 active listings | Occupancy: 67% | Daily Rate: A$235 | Annual Revenue: A$57,418
- Surfers Paradise: 3,078 active listings | Occupancy: 69% | Daily Rate: A$379 | Annual Revenue: A$95,949
- Southbank: 1,280 active listings | Occupancy: 62% | Daily Rate: A$284 | Annual Revenue: A$63,878
- Byron Bay: 1,110 active listings | Occupancy: 56% | Daily Rate: A$668 | Annual Revenue: A$137,598
- Noosa Heads: 975 active listings | Occupancy: 66% | Daily Rate: A$620 | Annual Revenue: A$148,656
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Airbnb Market Performance in Australia
Daily Rate
A$340
Average nightly price across Australia
Occupancy Rate
55%
Strong demand
Annual Revenue per Listing
A$64,791
Average yearly earnings per property
Active Listings
152,755
Total 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
3,495 active listings
Occupancy
67%
Daily Rate
A$235
Revenue
A$57,418
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
3,078 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$379
Revenue
A$95,949
Southbank, Victoria
1,280 active listings
Occupancy
62%
Daily Rate
A$284
Revenue
A$63,878
Byron Bay, New South Wales
1,110 active listings
Occupancy
56%
Daily Rate
A$668
Revenue
A$137,598
Noosa Heads, Queensland
975 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$620
Revenue
A$148,656
Rye, Victoria
938 active listings
Occupancy
40%
Daily Rate
A$486
Revenue
A$71,420
Brisbane City, Queensland
919 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$286
Revenue
A$69,142
Cowes, Victoria
856 active listings
Occupancy
40%
Daily Rate
A$369
Revenue
A$54,044
Docklands, Victoria
798 active listings
Occupancy
65%
Daily Rate
A$270
Revenue
A$63,983
Adelaide, South Australia
775 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$237
Revenue
A$56,845
Broadbeach, Queensland
774 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$383
Revenue
A$95,868
Port Douglas, Queensland
713 active listings
Occupancy
56%
Daily Rate
A$509
Revenue
A$104,785
Nelson Bay, New South Wales
630 active listings
Occupancy
48%
Daily Rate
A$397
Revenue
A$69,031
Jindabyne, New South Wales
620 active listings
Occupancy
43%
Daily Rate
A$548
Revenue
A$85,933
Manly, New South Wales
610 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$414
Revenue
A$99,490
Torquay, Victoria
601 active listings
Occupancy
45%
Daily Rate
A$409
Revenue
A$67,261
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
594 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$432
Revenue
A$108,997
Palm Cove, Queensland
579 active listings
Occupancy
62%
Daily Rate
A$427
Revenue
A$96,853
Sydney, New South Wales
579 active listings
Occupancy
72%
Daily Rate
A$394
Revenue
A$102,974
Dunsborough, Western Australia
573 active listings
Occupancy
55%
Daily Rate
A$441
Revenue
A$87,778
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
975 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$620
Revenue
A$148,656
Byron Bay, New South Wales
1,110 active listings
Occupancy
56%
Daily Rate
A$668
Revenue
A$137,598
Pokolbin, New South Wales
443 active listings
Occupancy
38%
Daily Rate
A$740
Revenue
A$101,950
Airlie Beach, Queensland
363 active listings
Occupancy
64%
Daily Rate
A$437
Revenue
A$101,735
Thredbo, New South Wales
292 active listings
Occupancy
39%
Daily Rate
A$721
Revenue
A$103,744
Sunshine Beach, Queensland
345 active listings
Occupancy
60%
Daily Rate
A$571
Revenue
A$124,684
Broadbeach, Queensland
774 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$383
Revenue
A$95,868
Yallingup, Western Australia
259 active listings
Occupancy
55%
Daily Rate
A$504
Revenue
A$101,263
Margaret River, Western Australia
428 active listings
Occupancy
70%
Daily Rate
A$337
Revenue
A$85,588
Huskisson, New South Wales
277 active listings
Occupancy
50%
Daily Rate
A$468
Revenue
A$85,705
Palm Cove, Queensland
579 active listings
Occupancy
62%
Daily Rate
A$427
Revenue
A$96,853
Port Douglas, Queensland
713 active listings
Occupancy
56%
Daily Rate
A$509
Revenue
A$104,785
Sydney, New South Wales
579 active listings
Occupancy
72%
Daily Rate
A$394
Revenue
A$102,974
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
3,078 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$379
Revenue
A$95,949
Dunsborough, Western Australia
573 active listings
Occupancy
55%
Daily Rate
A$441
Revenue
A$87,778
Point Lookout, Queensland
364 active listings
Occupancy
54%
Daily Rate
A$488
Revenue
A$95,485
Kingscliff, New South Wales
474 active listings
Occupancy
58%
Daily Rate
A$458
Revenue
A$97,786
Cairns City, Queensland
281 active listings
Occupancy
71%
Daily Rate
A$291
Revenue
A$75,249
Scarborough, Western Australia
367 active listings
Occupancy
74%
Daily Rate
A$348
Revenue
A$94,104
Bright, Victoria
508 active listings
Occupancy
49%
Daily Rate
A$407
Revenue
A$72,931
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
289 active listings
Occupancy
78%
Daily Rate
A$305
Revenue
A$86,947
Fremantle, Western Australia
308 active listings
Occupancy
76%
Daily Rate
A$250
Revenue
A$69,358
Perth, Western Australia
249 active listings
Occupancy
76%
Daily Rate
A$240
Revenue
A$66,537
South Brisbane, Queensland
544 active listings
Occupancy
75%
Daily Rate
A$249
Revenue
A$68,130
Scarborough, Western Australia
367 active listings
Occupancy
74%
Daily Rate
A$348
Revenue
A$94,104
Surry Hills, New South Wales
440 active listings
Occupancy
74%
Daily Rate
A$311
Revenue
A$83,771
Darlinghurst, New South Wales
355 active listings
Occupancy
73%
Daily Rate
A$314
Revenue
A$84,063
Sydney, New South Wales
579 active listings
Occupancy
72%
Daily Rate
A$394
Revenue
A$102,974
Cairns City, Queensland
281 active listings
Occupancy
71%
Daily Rate
A$291
Revenue
A$75,249
Fortitude Valley, Queensland
441 active listings
Occupancy
70%
Daily Rate
A$258
Revenue
A$66,343
Coogee, New South Wales
262 active listings
Occupancy
70%
Daily Rate
A$390
Revenue
A$99,476
Margaret River, Western Australia
428 active listings
Occupancy
70%
Daily Rate
A$337
Revenue
A$85,588
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
3,078 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$379
Revenue
A$95,949
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
594 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$432
Revenue
A$108,997
Cairns North, Queensland
245 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$238
Revenue
A$59,677
Broadbeach, Queensland
774 active listings
Occupancy
69%
Daily Rate
A$383
Revenue
A$95,868
Mermaid Beach, Queensland
301 active listings
Occupancy
68%
Daily Rate
A$361
Revenue
A$89,826
Melbourne, Victoria
3,495 active listings
Occupancy
67%
Daily Rate
A$235
Revenue
A$57,418
Brisbane City, Queensland
919 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$286
Revenue
A$69,142
Manly, New South Wales
610 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$414
Revenue
A$99,490
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
206 active listings
Occupancy
35%
Daily Rate
A$885
Revenue
A$113,226
Pokolbin, New South Wales
443 active listings
Occupancy
38%
Daily Rate
A$740
Revenue
A$101,950
Thredbo, New South Wales
292 active listings
Occupancy
39%
Daily Rate
A$721
Revenue
A$103,744
Sorrento, Victoria
425 active listings
Occupancy
41%
Daily Rate
A$690
Revenue
A$102,023
Byron Bay, New South Wales
1,110 active listings
Occupancy
56%
Daily Rate
A$668
Revenue
A$137,598
Noosa Heads, Queensland
975 active listings
Occupancy
66%
Daily Rate
A$620
Revenue
A$148,656
Mount Martha, Victoria
299 active listings
Occupancy
46%
Daily Rate
A$586
Revenue
A$97,698
Blairgowrie, Victoria
454 active listings
Occupancy
40%
Daily Rate
A$576
Revenue
A$84,114
Sunshine Beach, Queensland
345 active listings
Occupancy
60%
Daily Rate
A$571
Revenue
A$124,684
Jindabyne, New South Wales
620 active listings
Occupancy
43%
Daily Rate
A$548
Revenue
A$85,933
Lorne, Victoria
492 active listings
Occupancy
39%
Daily Rate
A$524
Revenue
A$74,651
Mollymook Beach, New South Wales
291 active listings
Occupancy
43%
Daily Rate
A$512
Revenue
A$81,230
Port Douglas, Queensland
713 active listings
Occupancy
56%
Daily Rate
A$509
Revenue
A$104,785
Yallingup, Western Australia
259 active listings
Occupancy
55%
Daily Rate
A$504
Revenue
A$101,263
Point Lookout, Queensland
364 active listings
Occupancy
54%
Daily Rate
A$488
Revenue
A$95,485
Rye, Victoria
938 active listings
Occupancy
40%
Daily Rate
A$486
Revenue
A$71,420
Culburra Beach, New South Wales
338 active listings
Occupancy
45%
Daily Rate
A$466
Revenue
A$76,695
Huskisson, New South Wales
277 active listings
Occupancy
50%
Daily Rate
A$468
Revenue
A$85,705
Vincentia, New South Wales
485 active listings
Occupancy
45%
Daily Rate
A$465
Revenue
A$75,728
Avoca Beach, New South Wales
244 active listings
Occupancy
45%
Daily Rate
A$465
Revenue
A$75,902
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