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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Kensington sits just north-west of the Melbourne CBD, between the Moonee Ponds Creek and the Maribyrnong River, with the shops and cafes of Bellair Street at its centre. Houst manages short-stay homes across the suburb, from Victorian workers' cottages to newer townhouses and apartments, 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, Google and more. Listing on several platforms reaches couples, visiting families, racegoers and longer work stays looking for a base close to the city.
Our pricing data puts a two-bedroom, one-bathroom short stay in Kensington at an average of A$270 a night with 71% occupancy. That works out at around A$69,500 a year before costs. We took four readings across the suburb, on Macaulay Road, Bellair Street, Rankins Road and Hardiman Street, and averaged them. Nightly rates ran from A$256 on Rankins Road to A$284 on Hardiman Street.
Demand peaks in summer, from December to February, when the Australian Open and festival season fill the city. Melbourne Cup week in November, held at nearby Flemington, and the AFL finals in September bring further spikes, and the suburb's closeness to the city keeps midweek demand steady through the year. Figures will vary with size, finish and exact location. See how the suburb compares in our Melbourne Airbnb earnings guide.
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 Kensington means pricing, guest messages, cleans and maintenance, every week. Houst handles all of it from 14% for full-time management or 20% for part-time, so you keep the income without the workload.
Before you list, check the rules that apply to your property. Kensington sits in the City of Melbourne, and Victoria's statewide rules apply in full.
Levy. Victoria charges a 7.5% short-stay levy on stays of under 28 nights. Platforms such as Airbnb usually collect it, and your principal place of residence is exempt. Read our guide to the Victorian short-stay levy.
No night cap. Victoria has no statewide limit on how many nights a year you can let a home.
Owners corporations. Apartment buildings can ban short stays by special resolution, with 75% of lot owners in favour. A ban cannot apply to a lot that is the owner's or occupier's principal place of residence. Check your building's rules before you list.
Planning and tax. Confirm your address against the Melbourne planning scheme, especially in heritage overlay areas, and declare your rental income to the ATO. Full detail is in our Melbourne short-term rental rules guide.
Kensington suits short stays because guests get a quiet village feel minutes from the CBD. Kensington station on the Craigieburn line runs into the city, and the cafes of Bellair Street and Macaulay Road sit a short walk away. Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Showgrounds are close by, which brings guests in for the spring racing season and major events.
Housing ranges from Victorian workers' cottages on the older streets to newer townhouses and apartments on former industrial land, which suit couples, families and longer work stays. We manage across Kensington and the suburbs around it, including North Melbourne, Ascot Vale, Footscray and West Melbourne. For the wider city, see Airbnb management in Melbourne.
Find out what your Kensington property could earn with Houst.
As a Partner with Houst, a leading short-term rental management company, Ankoosh helps property owners unlock the full potential of their homes through hassle-free hosting. Partnering with Houst allows Ankoosh to offer expert solutions in listing optimisation, guest management, and dynamic pricing, without the stress of day-to-day operations.
Whether you're new to short-term rentals or looking to improve your existing setup, Ankoosh can guide you through the process and ensure your property generates strong returns.
See how much more hosts can earn with Houst Airbnb management in Kensington.
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.
