Bottom line
Brisbane edges ahead of Melbourne on higher occupancy (36% vs 30%), stronger RevPAR ($28.51 vs $19.07).
Head-to-head metrics
| Brisbane | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 30% |
| Median daily rate | $125.4 | $103.62 |
| Median RevPAR | $28.51 | $19.07 |
| Active listings | 4,968 | 15,424 |
| YoY occupancy | — | +8.6 pts |
| YoY daily rate | — | +1.3% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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