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Airbnb in Mornington Peninsula: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 310 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Mornington Peninsula short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+15.2 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$230.01
+4.8% YoY
Active listings
3,223
4,529 total
Revenue per available night
$31.02

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Mornington Peninsula short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 15.2 points, while the median daily rate is up 4.8 percent.

Mornington Peninsula — occupancy over time 13% 3y ago 2022-09 12% 2y ago 2023-09 15% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 16.8 points lower. Two years ago, 18.5 points lower.

When Mornington Peninsula Airbnbs perform best

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

Mornington Peninsula — monthly occupancy 45% 28% 30% 34% 33% 39% 46% 45% 47% 30% 31% 42% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Mornington Peninsula compares to Australia

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+44% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Mornington Peninsula?

Of the 3,223 active operating listings, 98% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 58.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 1.2%1 BR: 12.6%2 BR: 14%3 BR: 32.7%4+ BR: 39.5%

Top neighborhoods in Mornington Peninsula

The 10 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Mount Martha20030%$43.96+11.9 pts YoY
Somerville2445%$41.38+22 pts YoY
Mornington - West10742%$38.61+14.9 pts YoY
Flinders24230%$36.23+20.1 pts YoY
Mount Eliza5424%$35.44+4.3 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Mornington Peninsula?
Active Airbnb listings in Mornington Peninsula run at ~30% occupancy (up 15.2 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Mornington Peninsula?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Mornington Peninsula is approximately $230.01, up 4.8% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Mornington Peninsula?
There are approximately 3,223 active short-term rental listings in Mornington Peninsula (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Mornington Peninsula?
Compared to a year ago, Mornington Peninsula short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +15.2 pts, daily rate +4.8%. 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=2,392, ADR n=3,034.