Side-by-side comparison

Brisbane vs Western Australia: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the Australia short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

Western Australia edges ahead of Brisbane on higher occupancy (42% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($32.74 vs $28.51).

Head-to-head metrics

 BrisbaneWestern Australia
Median occupancy36%42%
Median daily rate$125.4$142.56
Median RevPAR$28.51$32.74
Active listings4,96810,674
YoY occupancy+19 pts
YoY daily rate+3.3%
Regulation risk
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in Brisbane
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in Western Australia
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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