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Airbnb in Tasmania: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 317 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+14.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$128.7
-1% YoY
Active listings
5,396
6,501 total
Revenue per available night
$34.85

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Tasmania short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 14.1 points, while the median daily rate is down 1 percent.

Tasmania — occupancy over time 28% 2y ago 2023-09 28% 1y ago 2024-09 42% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: Two years ago, 14.1 points lower.

When Tasmania Airbnbs perform best

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

Tasmania — monthly occupancy 46% 35% 40% 39% 37% 45% 48% 47% 52% 47% 41% 49% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Tasmania compares to Australia

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

Occupancy vs national
+12 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
-19.4% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Tasmania?

Of the 5,396 active operating listings, 91.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 63.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.5%1 BR: 31.7%2 BR: 28.4%3 BR: 26%4+ BR: 11.3%

Top neighborhoods in Tasmania

The 29 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Glamorgan/Spring Bay50741%$45.87+11.4 pts YoY
Tasman14248%$45.21+8.5 pts YoY
Kentish10536%$45.21+11.3 pts YoY
West Coast11154%$43.63+19.5 pts YoY
Meander Valley11548%$40.33+21.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Tasmania?
Active Airbnb listings in Tasmania run at ~42% occupancy (up 14.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Tasmania?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Tasmania is approximately $128.7, down 1% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Tasmania?
There are approximately 5,396 active short-term rental listings in Tasmania (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Tasmania?
Compared to a year ago, Tasmania short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +14.1 pts, daily rate -1%. 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=2,774, ADR n=5,040.