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Airbnb in Western Australia: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 397 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+19 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$142.56
+3.3% YoY
Active listings
10,674
12,628 total
Revenue per available night
$32.74

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Western Australia short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 19 points, while the median daily rate is up 3.3 percent.

Western Australia — occupancy over time 21% 2y ago 2023-06 23% 1y ago 2024-06 42% Now 2025-06

Looking further back: Two years ago, 20.6 points lower.

When Western Australia Airbnbs perform best

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

Western Australia — monthly occupancy 47% 40% 42% 51% 49% 54% 49% 34% 34% 38% 37% 45% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Western Australia compares to Australia

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

Occupancy vs national
+12 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
-10.7% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Western Australia?

Of the 10,674 active operating listings, 84.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 52.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 1.8%1 BR: 34.4%2 BR: 23.5%3 BR: 22.4%4+ BR: 17.8%

Top neighborhoods in Western Australia

The 114 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
CHAPMAN VALLEY678%$71.61+21.3 pts YoY
PEPPERMINT GROVE472%$71.28+44.6 pts YoY
COTTESLOE14348%$59.47+15.1 pts YoY
CHITTERING1127%$56.96+12.8 pts YoY
LAKE GRACE36%$55.51+2.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Western Australia?
Active Airbnb listings in Western Australia run at ~42% occupancy (up 19 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Western Australia?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Western Australia is approximately $142.56, up 3.3% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Western Australia?
There are approximately 10,674 active short-term rental listings in Western Australia (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Western Australia?
Compared to a year ago, Western Australia short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +19 pts, daily rate +3.3%. 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 2025-06 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=5,885, ADR n=9,863.