Bottom line
Western Australia edges ahead of Barwon South West Vic on higher occupancy (42% vs 30%), stronger RevPAR ($32.74 vs $25.81).
Head-to-head metrics
| Barwon South West Vic | Western Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 30% | 42% |
| Median daily rate | $180.84 | $142.56 |
| Median RevPAR | $25.81 | $32.74 |
| Active listings | 5,348 | 10,674 |
| YoY occupancy | +13.6 pts | +19 pts |
| YoY daily rate | -4.2% | +3.3% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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