Best Airbnb Markets in Australia

Based on data from Airbtics, this page shows the largest Airbnb markets with key statistics like regulations, average occupancy rate and daily rate. This allows you to discover the most profitable locations to buy, own or invest in rental properties.

Top 20 Largest Airbnb Markets in the Australia, Updated August 2024

The occupancy rate, daily rate, and revenue are averages from the last twelve months, starting from the last updated period. Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy.

Position Market Name Reguation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue
1 Melbourne
Lenient
21,166 68% $130 $31,651
2 Sydney
Strict
12,875 78% $149 $40,260
3 Gold coast
Lenient
7,057 77% $178 $47,214
4 Perth
Lenient
5,812 84% $112 $33,128
5 Sunshine coast
Lenient
5,505 72% $195 $48,706
6 Brisbane
Lenient
5,481 79% $110 $30,232
7 Adelaide
Lenient
4,250 71% $134 $33,675
8 Central coast
Strict
2,799 47% $218 $37,335
9 Geelong
Lenient
2,068 52% $167 $30,831
10 Cairns
Lenient
2,018 75% $156 $39,820
11 Canberra
Lenient
1,969 72% $118 $30,893
12 Hobart
Strict
1,710 72% $137 $34,830
13 Darwin
Lenient
1,135 69% $142 $35,510
14 Byron bay
Strict
1,120 66% $288 $65,435
15 Noosa heads
Lenient
1,057 77% $256 $68,125
16 Wollongong
Strict
943 65% $169 $40,582
17 Null
Lenient
628 71% $112 $28,211
18 Null
Lenient
577 65% $227 $52,219
19 Null
Lenient
559 60% $128 $26,171
20 Null
Lenient
524 62% $125 $27,459