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Airbnb in Barossa Valley: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 301 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Barossa Valley short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+16.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$198.33
-4% YoY
Active listings
266
353 total
Revenue per available night
$37.09

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Barossa Valley short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 16.3 points, while the median daily rate is down 4 percent.

Barossa Valley — occupancy over time 25% 3y ago 2022-09 20% 2y ago 2023-09 20% 1y ago 2024-09 36% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 11.3 points lower. Two years ago, 16.3 points lower.

When Barossa Valley Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Barossa Valley short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Barossa Valley — monthly occupancy 31% 26% 28% 33% 27% 27% 33% 34% 37% 50% 40% 33% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Barossa Valley compares to Australia

Benchmarked against 11 other Australia markets we track, Barossa Valley's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+24.2% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Barossa Valley?

Of the 266 active operating listings, 92.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 52.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.3%1 BR: 31.6%2 BR: 22.4%3 BR: 28.5%4+ BR: 15.2%

Top neighborhoods in Barossa Valley

The 27 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Marananga1248%$77.35+23.3 pts YoY
Eden Valley342%$72.93+19 pts YoY
Light Pass572%$71.35+39.1 pts YoY
Sandy Creek390%$63.49—
Flaxman Valley963%$60.06+47.4 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Barossa Valley?
Active Airbnb listings in Barossa Valley run at ~36% occupancy (up 16.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Barossa Valley?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Barossa Valley is approximately $198.33, down 4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Barossa Valley?
There are approximately 266 active short-term rental listings in Barossa Valley (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Barossa Valley?
Compared to a year ago, Barossa Valley short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +16.3 pts, daily rate -4%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=159, ADR n=252.