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 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 | Townsville qld, australia | Lenient |
628 | 71% | $112 | $28,211 |
| 18 | Dunsborough wa | Lenient |
577 | 65% | $227 | $52,219 |
| 19 | Ballarat vic | Lenient |
559 | 60% | $128 | $26,171 |
| 20 | Greater bendigo | Lenient |
524 | 62% | $125 | $27,459 |