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Airbnb in Barwon South West Vic: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 300 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Barwon South West Vic short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+13.6 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$180.84
-4.2% YoY
Active listings
5,348
7,280 total
Revenue per available night
$25.81

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Barwon South West Vic short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 13.6 points, while the median daily rate is down 4.2 percent.

Barwon South West Vic — occupancy over time 15% 3y ago 2022-09 13% 2y ago 2023-09 16% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 14.7 points lower. Two years ago, 16.8 points lower.

When Barwon South West Vic Airbnbs perform best

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

Barwon South West Vic — monthly occupancy 52% 38% 40% 49% 48% 50% 60% 61% 62% 43% 38% 46% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Barwon South West Vic compares to Australia

Benchmarked against 11 other Australia markets we track, Barwon South West Vic's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+13.2% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Barwon South West Vic?

Of the 5,348 active operating listings, 92.2% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 52.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 1.9%1 BR: 21.6%2 BR: 21%3 BR: 31.6%4+ BR: 23.8%

Top neighborhoods in Barwon South West Vic

The 9 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Corangamite23142%$36.3+19 pts YoY
Warrnambool29936%$34.91+6.4 pts YoY
Colac Otway86030%$33.99+8.6 pts YoY
Surf Coast1,45824%$26.07+9.2 pts YoY
Moyne36518%$24.75+6.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Barwon South West Vic?
Active Airbnb listings in Barwon South West Vic run at ~30% occupancy (up 13.6 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Barwon South West Vic?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Barwon South West Vic is approximately $180.84, down 4.2% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Barwon South West Vic?
There are approximately 5,348 active short-term rental listings in Barwon South West Vic (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Barwon South West Vic?
Compared to a year ago, Barwon South West Vic short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +13.6 pts, daily rate -4.2%. 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=3,802, ADR n=4,997.