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Try HostPal free for 7 days →Sydney has 15,034 active Airbnb listings (of 20,833 listed), counting only homes with at least one booking in the last 12 months. The median listing runs at 18.1% occupancy (down 1.6 points year on year) and £173 a night, for a median annual revenue of £11,594 per listing. Occupancy peaks in September at 62% and dips to 44% in November. Regulation risk is rated medium, with short lets capped at 180 nights a year, and hosts must register with the city.
| Neighbourhood | Occupancy | Annual revenue | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 26.3% | £17,350 | 3,951 |
| North Sydney | 23% | £17,137 | 605 |
| Mosman | 18.1% | £16,804 | 164 |
| Pittwater | 11.5% | £15,660 | 540 |
| Waverley | 18.1% | £15,147 | 1,245 |
Source: Inside Airbnb 2026-09 snapshot, active listings only; figures in GBP at reference rates. The paid report above adds the financial model, stress tests and verdict for a specific address.