Airbnb Occupancy Rates by City in Australia(June 2026)
Australia has 126,142 active Airbnb listings across 11 regions. We analyze 57 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, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.
Airbnb Markets in Australia (June 2026)
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: 16,543 active listings | Occupancy: 58% | Daily Rate: A$275 | Annual Revenue: A$57,989
- Sydney: 11,444 active listings | Occupancy: 67% | Daily Rate: A$337 | Annual Revenue: A$81,862
- Brisbane: 6,219 active listings | Occupancy: 65% | Daily Rate: A$269 | Annual Revenue: A$64,012
- Perth: 4,409 active listings | Occupancy: 72% | Daily Rate: A$271 | Annual Revenue: A$70,846
- Adelaide: 3,446 active listings | Occupancy: 61% | Daily Rate: A$278 | Annual Revenue: A$62,252
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Airbnb Market Performance 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
Sydney, New South Wales
Brisbane, Queensland
Perth, Western Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast City
Cairns Regional, Queensland
Geelong, Victoria
Southbank, Melbourne
City Of Hobart, Tasmania
Byron Bay, Byron Shire Council
Noosa Heads, Noosa Shire
Townsville City, Queensland
Coffs Harbour City Council, New South Wales
Brisbane City, Brisbane
Cowes, Bass Coast Shire
Rye, Melbourne
Broadbeach, Gold Coast City
Port Douglas, Douglas Shire
Highest Revenue per Property Markets
Cities where individual Airbnb properties generate the most annual revenue, representing the best return on investment opportunities
Noosa Heads, Noosa Shire
Byron Bay, Byron Shire Council
Sunshine Beach, Noosa Shire
Pokolbin, Cessnock City Council
Sydney, New South Wales
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast City
Yallingup, City Of Busselton
Haymarket, Sydney
Bondi Beach, Sydney
Broadbeach, Gold Coast City
Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Regional
Palm Beach, Gold Coast City
Thredbo, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Margaret River, Shire Of Augusta Margaret River
Huskisson, Shoalhaven City Council
Scarborough, Perth
Dunsborough, City Of Busselton
Manly, Sydney
Kingscliff, Tweed Shire Council
Palm Cove, Cairns Regional
Highest Booking Rate Markets
Cities with the strongest demand-to-supply ratios, where properties are booked most frequently throughout the year
Haymarket, Sydney
Perth, Western Australia
Fremantle, Perth
South Brisbane, Brisbane
Scarborough, Perth
Darlinghurst, Sydney
Surry Hills, Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast City
Perth, Western Australia
Coogee, Sydney
Margaret River, Shire Of Augusta Margaret River
Bondi Beach, Sydney
Broadbeach, Gold Coast City
Cairns City, Cairns Regional
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Cairns North, Cairns Regional
Brisbane City, Brisbane
Melbourne, Victoria
City Of Darwin, Northern Territory
Luxury & Premium Rate Markets
High-end destinations where Airbnb properties command the highest nightly rates, typically in tourist hotspots and luxury locations
Dinner Plain, Alpine Shire
Pokolbin, Cessnock City Council
Thredbo, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Sorrento, Melbourne
Byron Bay, Byron Shire Council
Noosa Heads, Noosa Shire
Mount Martha, Melbourne
Sunshine Beach, Noosa Shire
Blairgowrie, Melbourne
Jindabyne, Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Lorne, Surf Coast Shire
Yallingup, City Of Busselton
Mollymook Beach, Shoalhaven City Council
Port Douglas, Douglas Shire
Rye, Melbourne
Avoca Beach, Central Coast Council
Point Lookout, Brisbane
Culburra Beach, Shoalhaven City Council
Huskisson, Shoalhaven City Council
Vincentia, Shoalhaven City Council
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