Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market Size & Outlook

The short term vacation rental market in Australia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,066.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.3% is expected of Australia short term vacation rental market from 2023 to 2030.

Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$1,727.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,066.9
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
11.3%
Report Coverage
Australia

Australia short term vacation rental market highlights

  • The Australia short term vacation rental market generated a revenue of USD 1,727.0 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 4,066.9 million by 2030.
  • The Australia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, home was the largest revenue generating accommodation type in 2022.
  • Resort/Condominium is the most lucrative accommodation type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Short term vacation rental market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 1,727.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,066.9 million
Growth rate11.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHome
Fastest growing segmentResort/Condominium
Historical data2017 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHome, Apartments, Resort/Condominium
Key market players worldwideAirbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Booking Holdings Inc, Expedia Group Inc, MakeMyTrip Ltd, Tripadvisor Inc, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Ordinary Shares

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Australia accounted for 1.6% of the global short term vacation rental market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China short term vacation rental market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 17,338.8 million by 2030.

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Australia short term vacation rental market outlook

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Home was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.97% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Australia short term vacation rental market based on home, apartments, resort/condominium covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


According to Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 4,999 million visitors as of March 2023, which is an 816% year-on-year increase. Also, according to the same sources, tourists stayed 37 nights on an average.


Through its contribution to GDP and employment creation, the short-term rental sector has grown to be a significant participant in the Australia tourism market. According to Australian Financial Review, MadeComfy, an Airbnb management company in Australia, reported an average occupancy rate of 73% Sydney and Melbourne, showing a strong comeback in the STR industry.


Australia's beautiful coastline and scenic regions make it an attractive destination for vacation rentals. Coastal areas, beachside towns, and regions with natural attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays, the Blue Mountains, and the Yarra Valley are popular spots for vacation rental properties.

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Australia short term vacation rental market size, by accommodation type, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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Australia short term vacation rental market size, by accommodation type, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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