Airbnb revenue management in Canberra
Canberra is a city market that runs against the summer holidays: occupancy dips to 38% in December and January, then lifts from February and peaks in July and September. WTP prices every night by demand, while you keep running the property and your own accounts.
What does an Airbnb earn in Canberra? Across 1,000 short stays within 8 miles of the city, the typical nightly rate is $165 with 50% occupancy. Over the last 12 months a listing earned about $30,500 in revenue. July was the best month at $3,235 per listing and December the weakest at $2,111. By size, studios averaged $100 a night, one-bedroom homes $136 and two-bedroom homes $181. These are market estimates from IntelliHost Market Data, not booking records.
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- Yearly gross estimate from homes like yours nearby
- Nightly rate and occupancy month by month
- Where the gap comes from rate, occupancy or both
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What short stays within 8 miles of Canberra earned over the last 12 months, by month, bedroom count and day of the week.
Each month against the 12-month average
By bedroom count
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3 bedrooms
- Revenue, 12 months
- $34,173
- Nightly rate
- $229
- Occupancy
- 41%
- Listings
- 114
Asking rate by day of the week
Source: IntelliHost Market Data, 1,000 short-stay listings within 8 miles, computed 2026-10-13. Market estimates, not booking records. Figures in AUD.
Who stays in Canberra, and what they look for
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.
What we run, and what stays with you
We run, remotely
- Nightly pricingDaily rate updates for season, events, lead time and gaps, with minimum and maximum prices you approve.
- Listing optimisationTitles, photo order, descriptions and amenities written for the guests who book your area.
- ChannelsAirbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo connected through one system, so the calendar is never double booked.
- Reviews and reportingReview responses, monthly results and a plain-English plan for next month.
You keep
- Your accountsYour Airbnb, Booking.com and bank accounts stay in your name.
- Guests on arrivalCheck-in, keys and anything the guest needs on the ground.
- Cleaning and maintenanceYour cleaners and tradespeople, working from the shared booking calendar.
- Local registrationAny registration, permit and local tax filings.
Canberra short-stay rules at a glance
The short-stay rules for Canberra are being checked against official sources before they are published here.
Revenue management fees
From A$250 for your first listing, per listing, per month, including GST, with lower rates for every listing after that.
| Listings | Per listing, per month |
|---|---|
| Listing 1 | A$250 |
| Listings 2-10 | A$200 |
| Listings 11-20 | A$100 |
| Listings 21-50 | A$75 |
| Listings 51+ | A$40 |
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Revenue management near Canberra
Airbnb revenue management in Canberra FAQs
What is the average Airbnb nightly rate in Canberra?
The median nightly rate across 1,000 Canberra short stays is $165. Rates were highest in July at $189 and lowest in February at $151. Forward asking rates average $201 to $202 midweek and $231 to $232 on Friday and Saturday.
What occupancy do Canberra Airbnbs get by month and bedroom count?
Market occupancy is 50%. It ranged from 38% in December and January to 58% in September. Studios ran at 58%, one-bedroom homes 55%, two-bedroom homes 48%, three-bedroom homes 41%, four-bedroom homes 40% and five-bedroom homes 35%.
How far ahead do guests book in Canberra?
The median booking window is 29 days. Guests book furthest ahead for October (40 days), December (39 days) and April (37 days), and closest in for February (22 days).
Who books Airbnbs in Canberra?
Guest reviews point to three main groups: city couples and solo travellers (38% of demand, about 2.5 nights), family holiday groups (32%, about 4.5 nights) and longer stays and relocations (15%, about 21 nights).
How does WTP price an Airbnb in Canberra?
WTP prices every night by demand rather than setting flat seasons, so busy nights and quiet nights are priced differently. You keep running the property; WTP handles the pricing, the listing and the reporting.
See what your Canberra home should be earning.
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