Sydney, Australia's gateway
Massive international and domestic demand; high season December-February plus major events.
NSW framework
Mandatory STRA registration with listing number; non-hosted homes capped at 180 days/year in Greater Sydney; hosted rentals uncapped; mandatory code of conduct and fire standards.
Rates
AUD 150-350/night in Surry Hills, Bondi, Manly; spectacular New Year peaks.
180-day strategy
Prioritize austral summer and events, switch to mid-term in winter (outside the STRA cap), and capture early Google planners with a commission-free CapDirect mini site.