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Airbnb Buyers Agent Canberra
Australian Capital TerritoryBuy a Canberra Airbnb that earns.
Wealth Through Property is an Airbnb buyers agent in Canberra. We find, check and secure homes that can earn as short stays, then set them up for their first guest, with each purchase checked against the ACT short-term rental levy and real Airbnb demand before you sign. Fixed fee, pay monthly if you like.
- Clear fees, set before we startThe whole search and purchase$18,000 fixed up to $1.8MAbove $1.8M a sliding scale: 0.6%, 0.57%, 0.525% and 0.375% on each band. GST included.See the fee
- Pay your wayRetainer from $1,000Pay monthly 3, 12, 24 or 36 monthsPay at settlement, or 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. No interest while we search.See the payment plans
- After you buySet up and run for youCourse includedOur Airbnb course is free with every purchase. Full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months.Full management in Canberra
In Canberra we offer
Buying in Canberra
Buying an Airbnb in Canberra
Quick answer
What does it cost to buy in Canberra?
In the last 12 months, in the suburb of Belconnen 2-bed units sold for a median $525,000 and 3-bed houses for $721,500, with long-term rent of $600 and $650 a week. Canberra short stays average $165 a night at 50% occupancy.
- 3-bed house, median
- $721,500
- 2-bed unit, median
- $525,000
- 3-bed house rent
- $650 / wk
- Gross yield, 3-bed house
- 4.7%
Wealth Through Property is an Airbnb buyers agent in Canberra. We find, check and secure homes that can earn as short stays, then set them up for their first guest, with each purchase checked against the ACT short-term rental levy and real Airbnb demand before you sign. Below are median prices, rents and yields by bedroom count for 15 Canberra suburbs, from the last 12 months of sales and leases. Every property is checked against the ACT 5% levy (7.5% from July 2027) and real Airbnb demand before you sign, and tested against its long-term rent so you know your fallback. Our fee is $18,000 fixed for purchases up to $1.8M, with Airbnb course access included.
Before you buy in Canberra
Four checks we make on every Canberra property
- Planning lawfulnessWhether short-stay use is lawful at that address, or needs a DA.
- Council approval categoryWhich short-stay approval applies, and the limits and fees that come with it.
- Body corporate and titleBy-laws and title restrictions on units and townhouses.
- Guest demand vs priceWhat comparable homes actually book for, against what you pay.
Why buy in Canberra
Why buy in Canberra
- 14 of 15suburbs with house vacancy under 1%A tight long-term rental market: a strong fallback if plans change.
- -0.4% to +4.1%a year, 3-bed house prices over 5 yearsKingston to Franklin, in the 12 suburbs with 5 or more 3-bed house sales.
- 2.1% to 4.9%gross yield, 3-bed housesBarton to Greenway.
- $165 · 50%typical nightly rate and occupancyAbout $30,508 per short-stay listing over 12 months; 3-bedroom homes $34,173 (IntelliHost).
Sources: Stash Property (last 12 months, to October 2026); IntelliHost Market Data (computed 13 October 2026). Figures from the tables on this page.
Before you make an offer
What could this Canberra home earn?
Found a property you like? Enter its address and see what similar short-stay homes nearby are earning, so you know whether the price stacks up before you offer.
- Yearly gross estimate from homes like it nearby
- Nightly rate and occupancy across the year
- Compared with long-term rent so you see the fallback
What it costs to buy
Canberra prices by suburb and bedrooms
Median sale prices and weekly long-term rents over the last 12 months. Pick a bedroom count, or turn on Compare and add as many as you like.
3-bedroom house in Belconnen · turn on Compare to add more bedroom counts
3 bedrooms
- Sales, 12 months
- 14
- Long-term rent
- $650 / wk
- Rent a year
- $33,800
- Gross yield
- 4.7%
- Price growth, 5 yrs
- +2.5% a yr
See every bedroom count in one table
| Houses | Units | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Median price | Sales | Rent / week | Median price | Sales | Rent / week |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $935,000 | 4 | $750 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $721,500 | 14 | $650 | $670,000 | 19 | $740 |
| 2 | $622,000 | 10 | $580 | $525,000 | 134 | $600 |
| 1 | — | — | — | $375,000 | 73 | $500 |
* Fewer than 5 sales, so treat the median as a rough guide. Source: Stash Property, publicly available listing data, last 12 months. Figures in AUD.
Area profile
Who lives here, and how the market is moving
The figures a buyer should check before choosing a suburb. The Market card follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above; People and Housing cover the whole suburb.
Market · 3-bed houses
- Median price
- $721,500
- Sales, 12 months
- 14
- Price growth, 12 months
- +2.2%from 14 sales, a guide only
- Price growth, 5 years
- +2.5% a yr
- Days on market
- 25 days
- Leases, 12 months
- 34
- Days to lease
- 29 days
- Rental vacancy, all houses
- 0.2%
- Houses for sale, all sizes (Sep 2026)
- 6
People · whole suburb
- Population
- 8,502+15.0% over 5 years
- Aged 65 and over
- 9%
- Median household income
- $1,776 / week
- Advantage ranking
- 86th percentileof Australian suburbs (SEIFA)
Housing · whole suburb
- Owner occupied
- 32%
- Rented
- 67%
- Social housing
- 5.6%
- New homes approved, 12 months
- 4200 houses · 420 units
- Median rent, 2021 Census
- $430 / week
- Rental vacancy under 1% means a strong long-term rental fallback if you ever stop short-stay letting.
- A low owner-occupier share and lots of new approvals can mean more competing rentals. Check both.
- Days on market shows how quickly you could sell. Fewer days means an easier exit.
Sources: Stash Property, from ABS Census 2021, ABS Estimated Resident Population, ABS Building Approvals, SEIFA 2021 and publicly available listing data.
The number an Airbnb has to beat
Long-term rent is your fallback
A 3-bedroom house in Canberra rents for $33,800 to $70,200 a year long term, depending on the suburb. A short stay makes sense when it clears that comfortably after cleaning, platform and management costs, which is why we test both before you buy.
Follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above. With several bedroom counts picked, each suburb shows the sales-weighted average of those sizes. Your suburb is shown first, then the 4 highest gross yields.
| Suburb | Vacancyall houses | Rent a year3-bed | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belconnen | 0.2% | $33,800$650/wk | 4.7% |
| Greenway | 0.3% | $35,360$680/wk | 4.9% |
| Bruce | 0.6% | $37,440$720/wk | 4.8% |
| Franklin | 0.9% | $34,840$670/wk | 4.6% |
| Forrest | 1.9% | $70,200$1,350/wk | 4.5% |
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| Phillip | 0.1% | $35,360$680/wk | 4.4% |
| Gungahlin | 0.8% | $36,400$700/wk | 4.4% |
| Braddon | 0.2% | $45,760$880/wk | 4.1% |
| Dickson | 0.9% | $40,924$787/wk | 4.0% |
| Kingston | 0.2% | $52,000$1,000/wk | 3.8% |
| Campbell | 0.4% | $48,360$930/wk | 3.4% |
| Turner | 0.5% | $44,720$860/wk | 3.3% |
| Griffith | 0.8% | $41,600$800/wk | 2.2% |
| Barton | 0.9% | $59,540$1,145/wk | 2.1% |
| City | 0.0% | — | — |
Rules that change what you should buy
Canberra short-stay rules for buyers
Taken from the same verified rules as our Canberra management page, checked against official sources on 30 September 2026. We build the approval strategy into the purchase.
Open a question for the detail and the official source
The current territory, council and property checks, with official sources. Tap a topic to open it.
01Owner checksOwnership, finance, insurance and authority to operate
- Confirm ownership, finance, insurance and authority to operate the property as short-term accommodation.
02ACT territory requirementsACT rules with official sources
- ACT short-term rental levy, planning and fire-safety checks.
- Territory requirements apply in addition to council rules and property-specific approvals.
- Detailed registration, planning, operating-limit, longer-booking and levy requirements are set out in sections 03, 04, 06, 07 and 08 below.
Wealth Through Property can help owners understand and comply with the applicable territory requirements and keep the property compliance checklist aligned when those requirements change.
Official sources: ACT Revenue Office — Short-term rental accommodation levy · ACT Planning — Development applications · ACT Emergency Services Agency — Fire safety at home
Last verified: 26 July 2026
03Registration, listing number and renewalInitial registration, advertising number, fees, expiry and renewal process
- The current central ACT sources do not establish an NSW- or WA-style statewide STRA property listing-number register.
- A council licence, development approval, platform requirement or other property-specific registration can still apply.
- Do not display an invented state Property ID or listing number.
Wealth Through Property can help confirm whether any council, planning or property-specific registration applies and maintain the records required by that actual process. We will not imply that a statewide listing-number scheme exists where it does not.
Official sources: ACT Revenue Office — Short-term rental accommodation levy · ACT Planning — Development applications
Last verified: 26 July 2026
04Approval and lawful-use confirmationWhat the verified evidence says and what must be confirmed for the exact propertyDepends on the property and model
- Planning, Crown lease, unit-title, insurer and fire-safety requirements remain separate property-specific checks.
- Check the lease purpose, Territory Plan, existing approvals and whether the exact proposal requires development approval.
- The absence of a separate council layer does not mean every property is automatically eligible.
- Unit-title rules, insurance, building safety and property-specific approval conditions remain relevant.
Wealth Through Property can liaise with ACT Government and relevant planning professionals, help confirm the planning pathway and coordinate the documents required for an application. ACT Government remains responsible for deciding whether approval is required and whether it is granted.
Official sources: ACT Planning — Development applications
Last verified: 26 July 2026
05Council requirementsLocal-government variation across Canberra
- ACT Government is the responsible local authority for this service-area page. The council-specific points below apply in addition to state and property requirements.
- The ACT does not have local councils. The ACT Government and Legislative Assembly handle both territory and local matters.
- Planning, development approval, building and municipal services are provided by ACT Government agencies rather than a council.
- Confirm the exact block’s lease purpose, zoning and approval history with the ACT Government before relying on a pathway.
Wealth Through Property can liaise with ACT Government on the owner’s behalf, help confirm the planning pathway for the property, coordinate the information required by council and help prepare the property for compliant operation. Where an approval is required, we can assist with council communication and the approval process. Council remains responsible for deciding whether approval is required and whether it is granted.
Official sources: ACT Government — planning or STRA information · ACT Planning — Development applications · ACT Government — fees or rates · Official fire-safety information
Last verified: 30 September 2026
06Hosted or unhosted night limitsOperating caps for the hosted or unhosted model
- Apply any stated hosted or non-hosted limit, counted-night rule or approval threshold to the correct operating model.
- Where the central rule record does not state a separate general statewide annual cap, do not transfer a limit from another jurisdiction.
- A development approval, local rule, strata rule, lease or other property-specific condition can still restrict operating nights.
Wealth Through Property can help confirm property-specific planning and approval conditions, communicate with council where required and monitor any limits imposed through an approval. We will not imply that a statewide night cap or registration period exists where it does not.
Official sources: ACT Planning — Development applications
Last verified: 26 July 2026
07Minimum-stay and longer-booking rulesMinimum nights, maximum stays and longer-booking exclusions
- Apply any stated minimum-stay, maximum-stay or longer-booking exclusion to the correct property and booking.
- Where the central rule record does not state a separate general minimum-stay or longer-booking rule, do not transfer one from another jurisdiction.
- A development approval, local rule, strata rule, lease or booking agreement can still impose stay-length conditions.
Wealth Through Property can introduce compliant longer-stay and mid-term strategies and correctly record any qualifying longer-booking exclusion.
Official sources: ACT Planning — Development applications
Last verified: 26 July 2026
08Government short-stay tax or levySeparate territory levy, rate, liable party and stay-length exclusions
- The ACT short-term rental accommodation levy applies to liable booking service providers for bookings of no more than 28 continuous days.
- The levy is 5% of the total booking amount for applicable bookings and is scheduled to increase to 7.5% from 1 July 2027.
- Hosted accommodation where the owner or occupier stays in the property at the same time is excluded.
- Direct bookings with an owner or occupier are not subject to the levy under the current ACT Revenue guidance.
Wealth Through Property can explain the applicable territory levy and help maintain the booking and reporting records required for registration, lodgement and payment.
Official sources: ACT Revenue Office — Short-term rental accommodation levy
Last verified: 26 July 2026
09Property-specific approvalsStrata, tenancy, insurer and address-specific checks
- Check the title, owners-corporation, strata, community-title or unit-plan rules before launch.
- A tenant must have the required owner and lease permissions.
- Confirm lender and insurer acceptance of the intended short-stay use.
Wealth Through Property can help review strata or community-title rules, lease conditions, lender and insurer requirements, consent history and other property-specific approvals before operation.
Official sources: ACT Planning — Development applications · ACT Emergency Services Agency — Fire safety at home
Last verified: 30 September 2026
10Council fees, charges and rating impactsApplication, licence, inspection, rates and infrastructure chargesNo separate STR fee located
- Check current council application, licence, inspection, rates and infrastructure charges for the exact property.
- The amount and payment point can depend on the application pathway, use, valuation and approval conditions.
- Ordinary council rates and property-specific charges can apply even when no separate STRA operating fee is published.
Wealth Through Property can identify applicable council application, licence, inspection, rates or infrastructure charges and help the owner understand when each amount is payable.
Official sources: ACT Government — fees or rates
Last verified: 30 September 2026
What a Canberra short stay needs before it takes guests
What a Canberra short stay needs before it takes guests
- 1
Check the exact address through the Australian Capital Territory planning resource.
View the council resource - 2
Confirm the current property-specific position with ACT Government.
View the council resource - 3
Complete safety, title, insurance and operating checks before listing.
View the council resource
How we buy
From brief to first booking
- 1Brief
Budget, suburbs, bedrooms, and how much you will use it yourself.
- 2Shortlist
On-market and off-market homes, each with a short-stay revenue check.
- 3Rules check
Planning, council approval category, by-laws, pool and fire compliance.
- 4Negotiate
Price, conditions and settlement terms, with approval risk built in.
- 5Launch
Setup, listing and pricing so it can take bookings soon after settlement.
The price
Airbnb buyers agent fees, worked out for your purchase
Pick your price range or type your budget. You see the fee, the retainer and every way to pay, straight away. All prices include GST.
What do you expect to pay for the property?
Your fee: $18,600 0.98% of the price, GST included. If you buy for more or less, it’s worked out again on the price you actually pay.
No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, interest is charged on what’s still owing, nothing more. Pay it off at any time and the interest stops: you just pay what’s left of the fee.
Included
- Your own buyers agent · One person who knows your brief from start to finish.
- Strategy session and 20-year plan · Where this property fits in your bigger plan.
- Airbnb data software · Real occupancy and nightly-rate data for every area we test.
- Unlimited reviews and negotiations · As many properties as it takes to get the right one.
- Off-market and pre-market access · Where available.
- Airbnb course access · Learn how the business works, free.
Good to know
- The retainer comes off your fee, never on top of it.
- Pay the balance at settlement, or spread it with a monthly payment plan.
- Airbnb course access is included with every purchase.
- All fees include GST.
The fee scale and retainer
Each rate applies to the part of the price inside its band, not the whole price. All amounts include GST.
Download the brochure (PDF). After you buy, full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months, then a share of what the home earns. How do buyers agent fees compare? See buyers agent fees in Australia.
Pay monthly: see how the payment plans work3 to 36 months
Payment plans
Pay your Airbnb buyers agent fee monthly, not all at once
A buyers agent fee usually falls due at settlement, right when the deposit, stamp duty, furniture and setup costs land. We let you spread it. You start with a retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, then choose how to pay the rest.
- Pay at settlement
Nothing more until you buy. The balance is paid at settlement, with nothing added.
- 3 months, interest-free
Split the balance into three monthly payments, with no interest at any point.
- 12, 24 or 36 months
Smaller monthly payments. No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, 0.5% a month applies to what is still owing.
- Pay it off early, any time
Clear the balance whenever you like and the interest stops. You pay what is left of the fee, nothing more.
- Worked out on the price you pay
Payments start on your estimated price. When you buy, the fee is worked out again on the actual price, and anything paid over is refunded.
- More cash to set the home up
Spreading the fee keeps more of your cash for the deposit, furniture and setup, so the home can start taking bookings sooner.
Illustrative example: on a $1.5M Airbnb purchase our fee is $18,000, GST included. After a $1,500 retainer you could pay the $16,500 balance at settlement, as $5,500 a month for 3 months with no interest, or from $687.50 a month on the 24-month plan. Use the Airbnb buyers agent fee calculator to see every option for your price.
Why us: what our Airbnb buyers agent checks before you offer
- Areas where guests want to stay
Occupancy, nightly rates, seasons and demand checked with Airbnb data before we look at a single house.
- Rules checked first
Council short-term rental rules and strata by-laws checked so you never buy a home you can’t let.
- Income modelled
Expected bookings, rates and costs worked out for each property before you offer.
- A long-term rental fallback
We check normal rent and vacancy too, so the property still works if plans change.
- Search, inspect, negotiate
On-market and off-market properties, unlimited reviews and negotiation on your behalf.
- Set up after settlement
Course access is included, and we can set up and manage the home for you.
Free tools: quick answers before you call
Free tools
Quick answers before you call
- What could a property earn?Check any address before you buy: a free Airbnb income estimate from real listings near it. About 1 minute.Estimate a property
- What would I pay you?See the buyers agent fee for your budget, all figures including GST.Work out my fee
- Bought and renovating?Our Renovation tier is $200 a month of setup advice until you’re about 2 weeks from going live.See the Renovation tier
Short-stay market data
The Canberra Airbnb market in numbers
What short stays within 13 km of Canberra earned over the last 12 months. Pick your bedroom count, or several to see them side by side.
How many bedrooms? Pick one or more
All 1,000 Canberra listings, every size: $165 a night · 50% occupancy · $83 per available night · $30,508 per listing a year · booked 29 days ahead (median).
Source: IntelliHost Market Data, 1,000 short-stay listings within 13 km of Canberra, computed 13 October 2026. Market estimates, not booking records. Figures in AUD.
Each month against the 12-month averagefollows your pick
See every bedroom count in one table
| Size | Revenue, 12 months | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Per available night | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 8 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 7 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 6 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 5 bedrooms | $47,331 | $364 | 35% | $126 | 13 |
| 4 bedrooms | $43,115 | $294 | 40% | $117 | 56 |
| 3 bedrooms | $34,173 | $229 | 41% | $93 | 114 |
| 2 bedrooms | $32,321 | $181 | 48% | $88 | 307 |
| 1 bedroom | $27,344 | $136 | 55% | $74 | 419 |
| Studio | $21,331 | $100 | 58% | $57 | 88 |
Grey rows: fewer than 10 listings, so no figures are reported.
Asking rate by day of the week
Forward asking rates across all Canberra listings (not split by bedroom count).
Who books in Canberra3 guest groups
City couples and solo travellers
Professionals and independent travellers who want a well-set-up apartment in walkable central Canberra so they can relax, eat out and see the sights on foot.
- Restaurants, cafes, shops and attractions within walking distance
- A modern apartment with a good kitchen and dining setup
- Stylish interiors and a very high standard of cleaning
Often missing: Dishwasher, Free parking on premises, Air conditioning, Wifi
Family holiday groups
Families and multi-generational groups with children travelling in the school holidays who want a roomy home in a quiet, safe street.
- Three or more bedrooms and plenty of living space
- A fully equipped kitchen with enough dishes and utensils
- A fenced, secure yard for kids and dogs
Often missing: Dryer, Cooking basics, Washer, Bed linens
Longer stays and relocations
Professionals and visitors staying three weeks or more while relocating, on a work contract or waiting for a home, who value practical comfort.
- Long stays allowed and flexible check-in and check-out
- A washing machine, dryer and cleaning supplies
- Reliable heating, cooling and hot water
Often missing: Long term stays allowed, Dryer, Heating, Washer
From guest reviews in the IntelliHost market report.
See the full Canberra Airbnb market report: month by month, by bedroom count and who books →
What our clients say on Google
4.9 from 40 reviews★★★★★
I’ve bought two properties through Scott and both have been excellent buys. He found great value in strong locations, and the growth has been solid. Because of the results from those first two, I’m now in a position to buy another two investment properties and I’ll definitely be using Scott again.
Dean Erickson · Google review · 2025
★★★★★
Scott has been awesome throughout my journey. We bought our first investment property with Scott’s help and professional guidance. Would recommend him to any new buyers looking to kick start their investment portfolio.
Jessica Wills · Google review · 2023
★★★★★
Thanks for helping me Scott. You made buying in another state easy and I wouldn’t had the time to do it myself
Derek Farmer · Google review · 2022
Areas we service
Also buying in ACT
Sources used for this page
Sources used for this page
- ACT Revenue Office — Short-term rental accommodation levy
- ACT Planning — Development applications
- ACT Emergency Services Agency — Fire safety at home
- ACT Government — planning or STRA information
- ACT Government — fees or rates
- Official fire-safety information
- Stash Property (suburb sales, rents and profiles)
Last reviewed 16 October 2026 (suburb data); rules checked 30 September 2026. Rules, fees and interpretations can change. Confirm the exact property with the relevant authority before advertising or accepting bookings.
Common questions
Buying an Airbnb in Canberra: questions buyers ask
What are the Airbnb rules in Canberra?
The ACT charges a 5% short-term rental levy on bookings under 28 nights made from 1 July 2025, rising to 7.5% from 1 July 2027. Platforms pay it on their bookings; direct bookings and hosted stays are excluded. Unit plans can still restrict short stays, so we check the owners corporation rules first.
How much does an Airbnb cost to buy in Canberra?
In the last 12 months, 2-bed units sold for a median $525,000 in Belconnen; 3-bed houses $762,500 in Franklin. Each suburb above shows medians by bedroom count, rents and gross yields so you can compare before you shortlist.
What does an Airbnb buyer’s agent do in Canberra?
We search for and assess Canberra homes for short-stay income and long-term value, check the rules for the exact address and building, model the income, negotiate the purchase and set the home up to take bookings.
How much does the Airbnb buyers agent service cost?
$18,000 fixed for purchases up to $1.8M, then a sliding scale: 0.6% on the part from $1.8M to $2M, 0.57% on the part from $2M to $5M, 0.525% on the part from $5M to $10M and 0.375% on the part over $10M. A retainer from $1,000 starts the search and comes off your fee. Pay at settlement, or monthly over 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. Airbnb course access is included. All amounts include GST.
Can Wealth Through Property manage the property after I buy?
Yes. Full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months, then 12.5% down to 3% of what the home earns after platform fees and cleaning, GST included. Or we can run pricing and listings while you manage the property yourself.
Do I need a licence or registration to run an Airbnb in Canberra?
The ACT sources we checked do not set up a statewide listing-number register like NSW or WA. A development approval, Crown lease purpose, unit-title rule, insurer or lender condition can still apply to the exact property, so we check each address before you make an offer.
Can I buy a Canberra Airbnb if I live in Sydney, Melbourne or interstate?
Yes. We search and shortlist Canberra homes, check the rules for each address, model the income and arrange an inspection by a local licensed agent or qualified inspector before you offer, so you do not need to fly in for every viewing. Buying near Sydney?
Is Canberra a good place to buy an Airbnb?
It can be, but it depends on the suburb, the building and the rules. We compare suburbs on price, rent and yield, then check the ACT levy, unit-title rules and likely nightly rates for the exact home. Use the free Airbnb income estimator to test an address, or see how we manage Canberra Airbnbs.
Find a Canberra home that can earn before you buy it
Talk to us about your budget, the Canberra suburbs you’re open to and the kind of short-stay home you want. We’ll tell you where the numbers work.