Melbourne Market Report
Discover Melbourne's unique charm with short-term rentals, perfect for exploring laneways, coffee culture, and sports.
Melbourne City Profile
Melbourne is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city famous for its quirks and unique character. The city is known for its vibrant laneways, thriving coffee culture, sport and unpredictable weather. Short-term rental properties in Melbourne are particularly popular with tourists who are looking for affordable accomodation and having the opportunity to experience the city like a local.
Our Capital Markets reports aim to provide a transparent view of the short-term rental market in Melbourne 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 July 2025, based on how the local Melbourne market performed in June 2025.
June 2025 Summary
Nightly Rates increased in June 2025 by 4.77% to $227.50, and hosts saw unchanged occupancy rates at 48.25% across 22,525 listings.
Hosts averaged $796.13 per week, yielding 1.35x the annualised average of $589.00 for long-term rentals in Melbourne.
Listings & Hosts
| Metric | June 2025 | May 2025 | Difference | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Entire Homes | 18,237 | 18,084 | 152 | +0.84% |
Hosts | 10,238 | 10,182 | 56 | +0.55% |
Hotel Rooms | 52 | 49 | 3 | +5.88% |
Listings | 22,525 | 22,366 | 159 | +0.71% |
Private Rooms | 4,137 | 4,125 | 12 | +0.28% |
Shared Rooms | 99 | 107 | -8 | -7.21% |