Nineteen percentage points of occupancy growth in a single year is the kind of movement that makes you sit up — and Western Australia has added another point on top of that versus two years ago, so this isn't a one-season blip. The market's still running at 42%, which is modest in absolute terms, but the direction is unambiguous and the $216 nightly rate has edged up 3.3% alongside it, meaning operators aren't discounting to fill beds. Over 10,000 active listings tells you supply is already chasing this demand, so the easy wins are going. Australia's short-term rental regulations vary by council and WA is tightening, so due diligence on your specific local authority matters before you commit. If the trajectory holds, this is a buying window — but it's closing.
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 down 1.6 points, while the median daily rate is up 40.2 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 0 points lower. Two years ago, 1.6 points higher.
When Western Australia Airbnbs perform best
Occupancy in Western Australia peaks in September at 56% and bottoms out in February at 32%, a 24-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.
| Month | Occupancy | Median nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | — |
| February | 32% | — |
| March | 35% | — |
| April | 38% | — |
| May | 35% | — |
| June | 39% | — |
| July | 46% | — |
| August | 46% | — |
| September | 56% | — |
| October | 52% | — |
| November | 39% | — |
| December | 45% | — |
Looking ahead, 41% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 39% of the next 60 and 43% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).
How Western Australia compares to Australia
Benchmarked against 11 other Australia markets we track, Western Australia's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in Western Australia?
Of the 11,558 active operating listings, 84.9% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 59.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Western Australia
The 119 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 10 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by WILLIAMS at £32,935 a year.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | Annual revenue | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS | 4 | 32.1% | £32,935 | £90 | +14.8 pts YoY |
| CHAPMAN VALLEY | 5 | 51% | £28,173 | £77 | +11.5 pts YoY |
| CHITTERING | 10 | 56.7% | £26,041 | £71 | +18.9 pts YoY |
| COTTESLOE | 151 | 27.9% | £22,950 | £63 | -8.3 pts YoY |
| KATANNING | 11 | 46% | £22,300 | £61 | +3.2 pts YoY |
| MURRAY | 97 | 29.6% | £22,122 | £61 | +3.3 pts YoY |
| TOODYAY | 21 | 26.3% | £21,685 | £59 | +3.3 pts YoY |
| JERRAMUNGUP | 73 | 26.3% | £21,634 | £59 | -3.3 pts YoY |
| ESPERANCE | 178 | 29.6% | £21,542 | £59 | +0 pts YoY |
| AUGUSTA-MARGARET RIVER | 939 | 27.9% | £21,350 | £59 | +1.6 pts YoY |
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