Best Airbnb Markets Australia & New Zealand in 2025
Based on Airbtics data from September 2024 to August 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Australia & New Zealand with
key
statistics and information, like short-term rental regulations, number of listings, occupancy rate,
average daily rate, and annual revenue. This allows you to discover the most profitable cities to
invest in, buy, and own Airbnb rental properties in Australia & New Zealand.
Why Invest in Airbnb Australia & New Zealand in 2025?
** Last updated: 2025-10-04
In recent years, Australia & New Zealand has emerged as one of the best locations for investing in
short-term rentals thanks to its popular tourist attractions, thriving business activities, growing
digital nomad presence, and vibrant cities like Whitsunday islands, The whitsundays & hamilton island and Noosa heads qld. With millions of international
visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb
Australia & New Zealand a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.
Due to strong demand from travelers, Australia & New Zealand offers competitive average daily rates
(ADR), healthy occupancy rates, and attractive revenue potential in the best Airbnb markets. Whether
you’re looking to start your first Airbnb business with a modest budget or to add a luxury
short-term rental property to your portfolio, Australia & New Zealand has a profitable location to
meet your budget and aspirations as an investor.
Note on Methodology: The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for investing
in an Airbnb rental property. We determine this score based on the following criteria:
- Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
- Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
- Market size: The number of Airbnb listings. Larger vacation rental markets get a higher score as it is easier for investors to buy and sell properties.
- Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
- Seasonality: To what degree Airbnb performance is affected by seasonality. Less seasonal impact is preferred as investors can enjoy a more stable short-term rental performance throughout the year.
Based on this methodology, the best places to buy Airbnb in Australia & New Zealand are:
Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy
Top 50 Australia & New Zealand Cities for Airbnb in 2025
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Melbourne | Lenient | 20,704 | 67% | $148 | $37,213 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
2 | Melbourne region | Lenient | 15,493 | 72% | $130 | $35,055 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
3 | Sydney | Strict | 12,592 | 78% | $170 | $49,477 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
4 | Gold coast | Lenient | 6,385 | 79% | $211 | $61,920 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
5 | Otago | Lenient | 6,361 | 71% | $195 | $51,260 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
6 | Brisbane | Lenient | 5,642 | 81% | $139 | $42,083 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
7 | Perth | Strict | 5,598 | 85% | $140 | $44,293 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
8 | Auckland | Lenient | 5,558 | 66% | $99 | $24,590 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
9 | Canterbury | Lenient | 5,171 | 68% | $124 | $31,593 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
10 | Canterbury | Lenient | 5,171 | 68% | $124 | $31,593 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
11 | Sunshine coast | Lenient | 4,942 | 73% | $234 | $63,493 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
12 | Mornington peninsula | Lenient | 4,306 | 49% | $290 | $53,686 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
13 | Adelaide | Lenient | 4,012 | 70% | $157 | $41,086 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
14 | Mornington peninsula | Lenient | 3,992 | 49% | $294 | $54,566 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
15 | Shoalhaven | Strict | 3,824 | 50% | $297 | $55,378 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
16 | Bay of plenty | Lenient | 3,668 | 58% | $151 | $32,879 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
17 | Great ocean road | Lenient | 3,549 | 51% | $225 | $42,794 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
18 | Surf coast - bellarine peninsula | Lenient | 2,839 | 48% | $261 | $46,903 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
19 | Victoria's high country | Lenient | 2,773 | 51% | $248 | $47,029 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
20 | Northland | Lenient | 2,693 | 53% | $145 | $28,818 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
21 | Surfers paradise | Lenient | 2,675 | 83% | $218 | $67,219 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
22 | Gippsland - south west | Lenient | 2,662 | 48% | $224 | $40,325 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
23 | Richmond valley - coastal | Strict | 2,560 | 65% | $260 | $62,763 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
24 | Augusta - margaret river - busselton | Strict | 2,537 | 71% | $238 | $63,130 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
25 | Queenstown | Lenient | 2,414 | 80% | $272 | $80,387 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
26 | Central coast | Strict | 2,341 | 50% | $279 | $52,738 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
27 | Chirstchurch | Lenient | 2,291 | 72% | $103 | $27,788 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
28 | Gippsland | Lenient | 2,215 | 53% | $174 | $34,663 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
29 | Phillip island | Lenient | 2,146 | 46% | $225 | $38,792 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
30 | Bass coast | Lenient | 2,091 | 46% | $225 | $38,792 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
31 | Cairns | Lenient | 1,991 | 77% | $179 | $51,386 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
32 | Noosa | Lenient | 1,962 | 73% | $286 | $77,375 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
33 | Geelong and the bellarine | Lenient | 1,950 | 52% | $208 | $40,948 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
34 | Australian capital territory | Lenient | 1,912 | 72% | $128 | $34,726 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
35 | Canberra | Lenient | 1,863 | 72% | $128 | $34,726 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
36 | Hunter valley | Strict | 1,851 | 55% | $233 | $47,855 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
37 | South coast | Strict | 1,800 | 54% | $209 | $41,998 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
38 | Brisbane inner | Lenient | 1,756 | 85% | $159 | $50,594 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
39 | Broadbeach - burleigh | Lenient | 1,725 | 79% | $223 | $65,312 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
40 | Maroochy | Lenient | 1,708 | 72% | $210 | $56,364 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
41 | Fleurieu - kangaroo island | Lenient | 1,671 | 58% | $199 | $43,444 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
42 | Greater hobart tas | Strict | 1,655 | 74% | $153 | $42,029 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
43 | Gosford | Strict | 1,607 | 50% | $301 | $56,718 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
44 | Wodonga - alpine | Lenient | 1,562 | 55% | $247 | $50,245 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
45 | Tasman-nelson region | Lenient | 1,539 | 60% | $130 | $28,932 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
46 | Surf coast | Lenient | 1,499 | 49% | $275 | $50,262 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
47 | Snowy mountains | Strict | 1,447 | 50% | $360 | $66,582 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
48 | Snowy river | Strict | 1,386 | 49% | $374 | $67,772 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
49 | Lower hunter | Strict | 1,383 | 48% | $279 | $49,986 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
50 | Goldfields | Lenient | 1,383 | 60% | $144 | $32,369 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
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Affordable Airbnb Markets: Under $150,000
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
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1 | Broken hill and far west | Strict | 112 | 70% | $122 | $31,951 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
Mid-Range Airbnb Markets: $150,000-$300,000
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | West coast | Strict | 321 | 62% | $150 | $34,725 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
2 | Inverell - tenterfield | Strict | 159 | 59% | $153 | $33,937 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
3 | Outback - north and east | Lenient | 96 | 56% | $135 | $28,140 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
4 | Wheat belt - south | Strict | 94 | 73% | $124 | $33,872 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
5 | Limestone coast | Lenient | 715 | 57% | $169 | $36,135 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
6 | Kempsey | Strict | 588 | 62% | $170 | $39,451 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
7 | Wheat belt - north | Strict | 441 | 59% | $180 | $40,011 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
8 | Manjimup | Strict | 420 | 66% | $157 | $38,601 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
9 | Murray and mallee | Lenient | 342 | 58% | $194 | $42,060 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
10 | Mid north | Lenient | 98 | 54% | $136 | $27,450 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
11 | Charters towers - ayr - ingham | Lenient | 65 | 60% | $110 | $24,740 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
12 | Burnie | Strict | 63 | 77% | $132 | $37,489 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
13 | Maryborough | Lenient | 251 | 70% | $204 | $53,022 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
14 | Mildura | Lenient | 215 | 62% | $149 | $34,824 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
15 | Lower north | Lenient | 213 | 64% | $169 | $40,310 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
16 | Campaspe | Lenient | 188 | 56% | $173 | $36,229 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
17 | Murray river - swan hill | Lenient | 122 | 52% | $127 | $24,765 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
18 | Gladstone | Lenient | 432 | 64% | $180 | $43,168 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
19 | Gympie | Lenient | 402 | 69% | $166 | $43,105 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
20 | Mid west | Strict | 380 | 77% | $153 | $43,645 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
21 | Dubbo | Strict | 297 | 61% | $175 | $40,188 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
22 | Burnie - ulverstone | Strict | 188 | 72% | $129 | $34,363 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
23 | Gascoyne | Strict | 181 | 74% | $248 | $68,025 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
24 | Maryborough - pyrenees | Lenient | 104 | 47% | $141 | $24,774 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
25 | Bundaberg | Lenient | 393 | 71% | $130 | $34,874 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
26 | Devonport | Strict | 304 | 71% | $138 | $36,192 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
27 | Moira | Lenient | 277 | 45% | $264 | $44,583 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
28 | Armidale | Strict | 168 | 68% | $132 | $33,464 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
29 | Shepparton | Lenient | 138 | 57% | $164 | $35,176 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
30 | Latrobe valley | Lenient | 128 | 63% | $135 | $31,838 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
31 | Darling downs (west) - maranoa | Lenient | 81 | 44% | $94 | $15,912 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
32 | Geraldton | Strict | 56 | 84% | $148 | $46,105 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
33 | Gippsland - south west | Lenient | 2,662 | 48% | $224 | $40,325 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
34 | Wodonga - alpine | Lenient | 1,562 | 55% | $247 | $50,245 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
35 | Colac - corangamite | Lenient | 1,175 | 52% | $210 | $40,963 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
36 | Kempsey - nambucca | Strict | 865 | 61% | $168 | $38,437 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
37 | Gippsland - east | Lenient | 846 | 52% | $179 | $35,030 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
38 | East gippsland | Lenient | 844 | 52% | $178 | $34,840 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
39 | Southland | Lenient | 839 | 67% | $120 | $29,934 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
40 | Albany | Strict | 721 | 73% | $173 | $46,863 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
41 | Yorke peninsula | Lenient | 589 | 54% | $177 | $35,839 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
42 | Rockhampton | Lenient | 500 | 68% | $156 | $39,759 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
43 | Kangaroo island | Lenient | 406 | 68% | $188 | $47,472 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
44 | Taree - gloucester | Strict | 405 | 50% | $193 | $36,362 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
45 | Wagga wagga | Strict | 402 | 60% | $155 | $34,829 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
46 | Eyre peninsula and south west | Lenient | 353 | 62% | $142 | $32,980 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
47 | Wangaratta - benalla | Lenient | 350 | 51% | $158 | $30,148 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
48 | Greater taree | Strict | 331 | 49% | $196 | $36,333 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
49 | Albury | Strict | 261 | 72% | $146 | $39,153 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
50 | Esperance | Strict | 186 | 69% | $186 | $47,792 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
Upper-Mid Airbnb Markets: $300,000-$500,000
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
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1 | Warrnambool | Lenient | 751 | 57% | $194 | $41,090 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
2 | South east coast | Strict | 526 | 68% | $181 | $45,804 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
3 | Bathurst | Strict | 417 | 54% | $198 | $39,936 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
4 | Granite belt | Lenient | 321 | 58% | $182 | $39,374 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
5 | Bass coast | Lenient | 2,091 | 46% | $225 | $38,792 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
6 | Cairns | Lenient | 1,991 | 77% | $179 | $51,386 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
7 | Gosford | Strict | 1,607 | 50% | $301 | $56,718 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
8 | Phillip island | Lenient | 1,369 | 45% | $226 | $38,012 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
9 | Upper goulburn valley | Lenient | 1,113 | 46% | $273 | $47,067 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
10 | Great lakes | Strict | 1,045 | 52% | $261 | $50,578 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
11 | Townsville | Lenient | 883 | 69% | $167 | $43,229 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
12 | Clarence valley | Strict | 800 | 61% | $223 | $50,591 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
13 | Onkaparinga | Lenient | 738 | 62% | $199 | $46,308 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
14 | Launceston | Strict | 714 | 72% | $148 | $39,846 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
15 | Mansfield | Lenient | 671 | 45% | $345 | $58,038 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
16 | Geelong | Lenient | 667 | 62% | $144 | $33,627 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
17 | Wyong | Strict | 658 | 52% | $244 | $48,131 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
18 | South gippsland | Lenient | 624 | 54% | $212 | $43,024 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
19 | Grampians | Lenient | 538 | 56% | $146 | $30,722 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
20 | Ballarat | Lenient | 530 | 60% | $136 | $30,720 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
21 | Wellington | Lenient | 405 | 48% | $140 | $25,310 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
22 | Kingborough | Strict | 345 | 63% | $160 | $37,660 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
23 | Barossa | Lenient | 317 | 58% | $218 | $46,787 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
24 | Barossa valley | Lenient | 303 | 59% | $218 | $47,642 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
25 | Glenelg - southern grampians | Lenient | 275 | 56% | $137 | $28,739 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
26 | Nambour | Lenient | 275 | 66% | $146 | $36,072 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
27 | Tamworth - gunnedah | Strict | 247 | 64% | $139 | $33,156 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
28 | Upper murray exc. albury | Strict | 222 | 51% | $212 | $40,344 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
29 | Mackay | Lenient | 221 | 76% | $116 | $32,976 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
30 | Meander valley - west tamar | Strict | 218 | 66% | $134 | $32,788 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
31 | Baw baw | Lenient | 210 | 54% | $158 | $31,637 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
32 | Ipswich hinterland | Lenient | 205 | 65% | $178 | $43,166 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
33 | Goulburn - mulwaree | Strict | 173 | 51% | $163 | $31,124 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
34 | Sorell - dodges ferry | Strict | 169 | 68% | $144 | $36,476 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
35 | Queanbeyan | Strict | 158 | 54% | $150 | $30,228 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
36 | Lachlan valley | Strict | 158 | 60% | $146 | $32,858 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
37 | Moorabool | Lenient | 113 | 51% | $162 | $30,940 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
38 | Barwon - west | Lenient | 107 | 52% | $154 | $30,062 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
39 | Burnett | Lenient | 93 | 68% | $112 | $28,764 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
40 | Darling downs - east | Lenient | 80 | 68% | $173 | $43,611 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
41 | Batemans bay | Strict | 73 | 59% | $203 | $46,132 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
42 | Upper hunter | Strict | 67 | 67% | $176 | $43,825 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
43 | Caboolture hinterland | Lenient | 66 | 61% | $200 | $45,202 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
44 | Griffith - murrumbidgee (west) | Strict | 60 | 58% | $150 | $32,587 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
45 | Litchfield | Lenient | 59 | 65% | $102 | $24,430 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
46 | Otago | Lenient | 6,361 | 71% | $195 | $51,260 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
47 | Perth | Strict | 5,598 | 85% | $140 | $44,293 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
48 | Canterbury | Lenient | 5,171 | 68% | $124 | $31,593 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
49 | Canterbury | Lenient | 5,171 | 68% | $124 | $31,593 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
50 | Adelaide | Lenient | 4,012 | 70% | $157 | $41,086 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
Emerging vs Established Airbnb Markets in Australia & New Zealand
Top 20 Emerging Short-Term Rental Markets in Australia & New Zealand
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
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1 | Ipswich | Lenient | 187 | 77% | $119 | $34,173 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
2 | Brisbane inner | Lenient | 1,756 | 85% | $159 | $50,594 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
3 | Brisbane | Lenient | 5,642 | 81% | $139 | $42,083 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
4 | Fraser coast | Lenient | 627 | 73% | $160 | $43,451 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
5 | Burnie | Strict | 63 | 77% | $132 | $37,489 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
6 | Litchfield | Lenient | 59 | 65% | $102 | $24,430 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
7 | Sydney | Strict | 12,592 | 78% | $170 | $49,477 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
8 | Daly - tiwi - west arnhem | Lenient | 52 | 58% | $198 | $42,613 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
9 | Dubbo | Strict | 297 | 61% | $175 | $40,188 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
10 | Darling downs (west) - maranoa | Lenient | 81 | 44% | $94 | $15,912 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
11 | Bundaberg | Lenient | 393 | 71% | $130 | $34,874 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
12 | Australian capital territory | Lenient | 1,912 | 72% | $128 | $34,726 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
13 | Redcliffe | Lenient | 222 | 78% | $218 | $64,353 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
14 | Canberra | Lenient | 1,863 | 72% | $128 | $34,726 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
15 | North canberra | Lenient | 804 | 74% | $129 | $35,965 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
16 | Baw baw | Lenient | 210 | 54% | $158 | $31,637 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
17 | Melbourne region | Lenient | 15,493 | 72% | $130 | $35,055 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
18 | Lachlan valley | Strict | 158 | 60% | $146 | $32,858 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
19 | Surfers paradise | Lenient | 2,675 | 83% | $218 | $67,219 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
20 | Chirstchurch | Lenient | 2,291 | 72% | $103 | $27,788 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
Top 17 Established Short-Term Rental Markets in Australia & New Zealand
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
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1 | Brisbane | Lenient | 5,642 | 81% | $139 | $42,083 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
2 | Sydney | Strict | 12,592 | 78% | $170 | $49,477 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
3 | Melbourne region | Lenient | 15,493 | 72% | $130 | $35,055 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
4 | Auckland | Lenient | 5,558 | 66% | $99 | $24,590 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
5 | Gold coast | Lenient | 6,385 | 79% | $211 | $61,920 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
6 | Melbourne | Lenient | 20,704 | 67% | $148 | $37,213 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
7 | Canterbury | Lenient | 5,171 | 68% | $124 | $31,593 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
8 | Canterbury | Lenient | 5,171 | 68% | $124 | $31,593 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
9 | Otago | Lenient | 6,361 | 71% | $195 | $51,260 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
10 | Perth | Strict | 5,598 | 85% | $140 | $44,293 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
11 | Adelaide | Lenient | 4,012 | 70% | $157 | $41,086 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
12 | Bay of plenty | Lenient | 3,668 | 58% | $151 | $32,879 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
13 | Sunshine coast | Lenient | 4,942 | 73% | $234 | $63,493 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
14 | Mornington peninsula | Lenient | 3,992 | 49% | $294 | $54,566 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
15 | Shoalhaven | Strict | 3,824 | 50% | $297 | $55,378 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
16 | Great ocean road | Lenient | 3,549 | 51% | $225 | $42,794 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
17 | Mornington peninsula | Lenient | 4,306 | 49% | $290 | $53,686 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
50 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Australia & New Zealand
Position | Market Name | Regulation | No of Listings | Avg. Occupancy Rate | Avg. Daily Rate | Revenue | Short-term Rental Yield | Rent Gap |
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1 | Whitsunday islands | Lenient | 329 | 86% | $487 | $153,655 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
2 | The whitsundays & hamilton island | Lenient | 320 | 86% | $479 | $151,144 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
3 | Gascoyne | Strict | 181 | 74% | $248 | $68,025 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
4 | Whitsunday | Lenient | 830 | 78% | $285 | $81,840 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
5 | Geraldton | Strict | 56 | 84% | $148 | $46,105 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
6 | Snowy river | Strict | 1,386 | 49% | $374 | $67,772 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
7 | Snowy mountains | Strict | 1,447 | 50% | $360 | $66,582 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
8 | West coast | Strict | 321 | 62% | $150 | $34,725 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
9 | Redcliffe | Lenient | 222 | 78% | $218 | $64,353 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
10 | Margaret river | Strict | 440 | 82% | $194 | $59,234 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
11 | Maryborough | Lenient | 251 | 70% | $204 | $53,022 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
12 | Richmond valley - coastal | Strict | 2,560 | 65% | $260 | $62,763 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
13 | Outback - north and east | Lenient | 96 | 56% | $135 | $28,140 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
14 | Tweed valley | Strict | 1,139 | 66% | $251 | $61,838 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
15 | Murray and mallee | Lenient | 342 | 58% | $194 | $42,060 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
16 | Barossa valley | Lenient | 303 | 59% | $218 | $47,642 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
17 | Ipswich hinterland | Lenient | 205 | 65% | $178 | $43,166 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
18 | Albany | Strict | 721 | 73% | $173 | $46,863 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
19 | Otago | Lenient | 6,361 | 71% | $195 | $51,260 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
20 | Darling downs - east | Lenient | 80 | 68% | $173 | $43,611 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
21 | Manjimup | Strict | 420 | 66% | $157 | $38,601 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
22 | Darwin | Lenient | 983 | 74% | $173 | $47,663 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
23 | Dubbo | Strict | 297 | 61% | $175 | $40,188 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
24 | Mid west | Strict | 380 | 77% | $153 | $43,645 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
25 | Broken hill and far west | Strict | 112 | 70% | $122 | $31,951 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
26 | South east coast | Strict | 526 | 68% | $181 | $45,804 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
27 | Cairns | Lenient | 1,991 | 77% | $179 | $51,386 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
28 | Augusta - margaret river - busselton | Strict | 2,537 | 71% | $238 | $63,130 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
29 | Burnie | Strict | 63 | 77% | $132 | $37,489 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
30 | Kimberley | Strict | 191 | 64% | $217 | $51,328 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
31 | Coles bay | Strict | 141 | 68% | $218 | $54,934 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
32 | Esperance | Strict | 186 | 69% | $186 | $47,792 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
33 | Kangaroo island | Lenient | 406 | 68% | $188 | $47,472 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
34 | Barossa | Lenient | 317 | 58% | $218 | $46,787 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
35 | Wodonga - alpine | Lenient | 1,562 | 55% | $247 | $50,245 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
36 | Palm cove | Lenient | 503 | 72% | $236 | $63,001 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
37 | Tweed heads nsw | Strict | 1,186 | 71% | $251 | $66,211 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
38 | Wheat belt - south | Strict | 94 | 73% | $124 | $33,872 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
39 | Onkaparinga | Lenient | 738 | 62% | $199 | $46,308 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
40 | Upper hunter | Strict | 67 | 67% | $176 | $43,825 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
41 | Colac - corangamite | Lenient | 1,175 | 52% | $210 | $40,963 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
42 | Bunbury | Strict | 105 | 80% | $146 | $43,672 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
43 | Wagga wagga | Strict | 402 | 60% | $155 | $34,829 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
44 | Magnetic island | Lenient | 322 | 65% | $222 | $53,848 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
45 | Meander valley - west tamar | Strict | 218 | 66% | $134 | $32,788 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
46 | Limestone coast | Lenient | 715 | 57% | $169 | $36,135 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
47 | Rockhampton | Lenient | 500 | 68% | $156 | $39,759 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
48 | Adelaide hills | Lenient | 390 | 66% | $186 | $45,692 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
49 | Queenstown | Lenient | 2,414 | 80% | $272 | $80,387 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
50 | Burnie - ulverstone | Strict | 188 | 72% | $129 | $34,363 | 12.3% | 34.5% |
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