Darlinghurst sits just east of the CBD, between Hyde Park, Kings Cross and Oxford Street. Houst manages short lets across the suburb, from Victorian terraces on the back streets to Art Deco apartment blocks along Victoria Street, and handles pricing, guests and cleaning so you earn without the day-to-day work.
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The commission is based on the property type and location
List on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Stayz and more. Listing on several platforms reaches business travellers heading into the CBD, families visiting patients at St Vincent's Hospital, couples on weekend breaks and visitors in town for Mardi Gras.
Our pricing data puts a two-bedroom, one-bathroom short let in Darlinghurst at an average of A$419 a night with 74% occupancy. That works out at around A$113,500 a year before costs. We took four readings across the suburb, on Victoria Street, Liverpool Street, Burton Street and Bourke Street, and averaged them. Nightly rates ran from A$402 on Victoria Street to A$443 on Liverpool Street.
Demand peaks from December to March, with summer, the New Year and Mardi Gras. Hospital visits and business travel keep weekdays steady through the cooler months. Figures will vary with size, finish and exact location.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Managing an Airbnb in Darlinghurst means staying ahead of Sydney's competitive short-let market. Houst handles dynamic pricing, guest communications, cleaning coordination, and multi-platform distribution so your property earns more with less effort.
Before you list, check the short-term rental rules that apply to your property. Darlinghurst is in the City of Sydney council area, and the New South Wales short-term rental rules apply.
See the full guide: Sydney short-term rental regulation.
Darlinghurst draws a wide mix of guests, and we price each night on street-level data. St Vincent's Hospital on Victoria Street brings families and medical visitors through the week, the cafes on Victoria Street and the bars on Oxford Street fill weekends, and the CBD is a short walk down William Street. Mardi Gras runs along Oxford Street in February and March and is the busiest time of year, with summer and the New Year close behind.
We also manage nearby, including Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, Bondi and Coogee. For the wider city, see Airbnb management in Sydney.
Find out what your Darlinghurst property could earn with Houst.
John and Angela combine experience in customer service, hospitality, sales and management to give property owners and guests a professional, personal and attentive service.
John brings a background in finance, sales and hospitality, with strong skills in building trusted relationships with clients, property owners and business partners. His commercial mindset and results-driven approach complement Angela's experience.
Angela, with a background in human resources, sales and customer service, has spent years creating five-star guest experiences, with a strong focus on detail and on the individual needs of every guest.
Together, they believe good property management starts with commitment, communication and attention to detail. Their goal is to protect and add value to each property while creating stays that make guests want to return.
"Every property has its own story. Our job is to care for it, enhance it, and make sure every guest feels at home."
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Tejas is the founder of UniqueStays, a Sydney short-stay management business. He started it after finding his love of hospitality hosting guests at his own villa in Jakarta and New Delhi. He brings more than 15 years in global technology and digital product roles at Allianz, AXA and Oracle, which gives him a data-driven eye for what makes a listing perform. A keen traveller, he has explored more than 15 countries and logged over 100 scuba dives across 10 of them, so he knows what guests look for in a great stay. Homes under his care have earned Airbnb Superhost status with a 4.93 rating and a 9.3 Exceptional rating on Booking.com. He treats every property as if it were his own.
See how much more hosts can earn with Houst Airbnb management in Darlinghurst.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets.
We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane.
Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
