Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market Size & Outlook
Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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Australia short term vacation rental market highlights
- The Australia short term vacation rental market generated a revenue of USD 2,357.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5,753.8 million by 2033.
- The Australia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, home was the largest revenue generating accommodation type in 2025.
- 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 2025 | USD 2,357.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 5,753.8 million |
| Growth rate | 11.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Home |
| Fastest growing segment | Resort/Condominium |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Home, Apartments, Resort/Condominium |
| Key market players worldwide | Airbnb 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 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China short term vacation rental market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 25,518.2 million by 2033.
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, Made Comfy, 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.
Key Regions:U.S., UK, Japan, Brazil, South Africa
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Publish Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Short Term Vacation Rental Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | View profile | 6,907 | 888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103 | www.airbnb.com |
| Booking Holdings Inc | View profile | 23,600 | 800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States, 06854 | www.bookingholdings.com |
| Expedia Group Inc | View profile | 17,100 | 1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, WA, United States, 98119 | www.expediagroup.com |
| MakeMyTrip Ltd | View profile | 4,090 | DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, 19th Floor, Building No. 5, Tower B, Sector 25, Gurugram, HR, India, 122002 | www.makemytrip.com |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Ordinary Shares | View profile | 2,300 | 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ, United States, 07054 | www.wyndhamhotels.com |
| Tripadvisor Inc | View profile | 2,829 | 400 1st Avenue, Needham, MA, United States, 02494 | www.tripadvisor.com |
| 9flats | View profile | 51-100 | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia | www.9flats.com |
| Hotelplan Group | View profile | 101-250 | Glattbrugg, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe | www.hotelplan.com/ |
| Novasol | View profile | 501-1000 | Virum, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe | www.novasol.com/ |
Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market Outlook
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Home was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.09% in 2025.
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 2021 to 2033.
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, Made Comfy, 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.
- Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market Accommodation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Home
- Apartments
- Resort/Condominium
- Others
- Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Online
- Offline
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Australia Short Term Vacation Rental Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Australia short term vacation rental market statistics, by accommodation type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
