Darwin Market Report
Darwin is a unique and fascinating city with a rich history and culture. Located close to the Australian Outback, with vast expense of desert and wildernesss just a short drive away.
Darwin City Profile
Darwin is a unique and fascinating city with a rich history and culture. Located close to the Australian Outback, with vast expense of desert and wildernesss just a short drive away. The short-term rentalmarket in Darwin can be quite active, especially during the dry season which runs from May to September.
Our Capital Markets reports aim to provide a transparent view of the short-term rental market in Darwin on a month-to-month basis. We take in large sets of data and translate it into actionable insights for hosts, free of charge.
This report offers insight into the market conditions for September 2025, based on how the local Darwin market performed in August 2025.
August 2025 Summary
Nightly Rates remained flat in August 2025 by 0% to $292.84, and hosts saw unchanged occupancy rates at 79.24% across 904 listings.
Hosts averaged $1,624.00 per week, yielding 2.63x the annualised average of $617.00 for long-term rentals in Darwin.
Listings & Hosts
| Metric | August 2025 | July 2025 | Difference | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Entire Homes | 777 | 777 | - | - |
Hosts | 392 | 392 | - | - |
Hotel Rooms | 3 | 3 | - | - |
Listings | 904 | 904 | - | - |
Private Rooms | 123 | 123 | - | - |
Shared Rooms | 1 | 1 | - | - |