Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Melbourne, Australia

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Melbourne, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Melbourne Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
19,183 66% A$241 A$60,449

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Melbourne Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Melbourne

Ranked by Listing Score among the 19,183 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Melbourne. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Charming Riverside Unit in Paradise
2 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.8
371 reviews
85–100% A$150 A$43,303 View listing
#2 90
Cottesloe Beach Shack : Barwon Heads -Pet Friendly
3 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
256 reviews
85–100% A$361 A$120,289 View listing
#3 90 5.0
196 reviews
85–100% A$499 A$135,747 View listing
#4 90
Main Street of Barwon Heads - 5 minutes from beach
2 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.9
146 reviews
85% A$226 A$56,537 View listing
#5 90
Sunset at the Heads
3 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.9
92 reviews
85–100% A$270 A$38,557 View listing
#6 90
The Art Studio - Coastal Retreat
Studio BR · Entire guest suite · Melbourne
5.0
90 reviews
82% A$196 A$58,448 View listing
#7 90
Barwon Heads Beach Bliss | 3 Queen bedrooms
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Melbourne
5.0
27 reviews
85–100% A$314 A$89,784 View listing
#8 90
Barwon Heads, Perfect Central Location yet private
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Melbourne
5.0
26 reviews
85–100% A$606 A$108,262 View listing
#9 90
Barwon Heads Beach Get Away
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
19 reviews
85–100% A$579 A$158,099 View listing
#10 90
Relaxing Barwon Heads Retreat | Heated Pool
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
19 reviews
85–100% A$924 A$135,958 View listing
#11 90
Tranquil home minutes from beach & golf course
3 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
16 reviews
84% A$369 A$36,400 View listing
#12 90
Country Views and Coastal Bliss
5 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.8
15 reviews
85–100% A$1,183 A$95,500 View listing
#13 89
Bikini Bottom Beach House. Beach & Cafe's 300m!
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.9
146 reviews
76% A$387 A$89,817 View listing
#14 89
Cheerful holiday cottage
3 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
61 reviews
77% A$391 A$72,493 View listing
#15 89
Ocean Break - designed for easy living!
3 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
5 reviews
78% A$694 A$93,157 View listing
#16 87
Asmara Retreat - Barwon Heads Surf River & Escape
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Melbourne
5.0
431 reviews
72% A$139 A$32,730 View listing
#17 87
"Tuscan villa" light and bright in quiet location
2 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
301 reviews
71% A$207 A$54,373 View listing
#18 87
Rivershak, Pet friendly couples beach escape!
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Melbourne
5.0
300 reviews
72% A$207 A$55,910 View listing
#19 87
Ballara #8 Boathouse
3 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.8
234 reviews
73% A$369 A$90,539 View listing
#20 87
Central Hideaway
3 BR · Entire vacation home · Melbourne
4.9
57 reviews
71% A$280 A$62,435 View listing
#21 87
Coastal Escape: Barwon Heads & Bellarine
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.9
10 reviews
72% A$587 A$128,227 View listing
#22 86
LOCATION LOCATION TO OCEAN GROVE MAIN BEACH
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.8
520 reviews
68% A$429 A$97,305 View listing
#23 86
Comfortable, clean and close to everything
2 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
5.0
415 reviews
70% A$241 A$50,966 View listing
#24 86
Modernist on the coast
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.9
24 reviews
68% A$937 A$58,690 View listing
#25 85
broxbridge - "a perfect location"
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Melbourne
4.9
245 reviews
66% A$257 A$51,674 View listing
#26 85
2-Bedroom Golf & Beach Apartment
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Melbourne
4.9
9 reviews
66% A$286 A$62,291 View listing
#27 84
Wattlebird Retreat - River, Beach, Family @ Pets
4 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.9
284 reviews
63% A$415 A$91,306 View listing
#28 84
ALVA'S COTTAGE -Walk to beach shops restaurants
2 BR · Entire cottage · Melbourne
5.0
148 reviews
64% A$381 A$74,680 View listing
#29 84
The Pines Barwon Heads (House & Suite)
6 BR · Farm stay · Melbourne
5.0
42 reviews
65% A$1,126 A$251,543 View listing
#30 84
Ozone Humble House
2 BR · Entire home · Melbourne
4.8
19 reviews
65% A$260 A$33,845 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Melbourne Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Melbourne?

    Charming Riverside Unit in Paradise ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 371 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from A$32,730 to A$251,543, with a median of A$73,587, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Melbourne.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 74%, compared with 66% across Melbourne during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Melbourne →

Review monthly performance for each listing

See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

Inspect the calendar observations behind the estimates

Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

Historical coverage varies by listing.

Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.