Context

Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, Australia, is a bustling metropolis with a rich cultural tapestry.

Located at the head of Port Phillip Bay southeastern coast, Melbourne is home to over 5 million people, making it the second-most populous city in Australia.

Known as Australia’s “cultural capital”, Melbourne is renowned for its multiculturalism, with residents from approximately 200 countries, 233 languages spoken, and 116 religious faiths represented.

In line with Airbnb’s commitment to providing local experiences and fostering personal connections, Melbourne perfectly embodies this ethos.

The city offers a wide variety of unique accommodations, enhancing its appeal to travelers who are looking for a more personalized experience.

The data was gathered from the Inside Airbnb website, a platform that provides access to Airbnb data for cities around the world. The dataset was compiled on 04 September 2023.

Content

listings: detailed listings data

listings_cleaned: cleaned version of listings data

neighbourhoods.geojson: GeoJSON file of neighbourhoods of the city.

Inspiration

How are the listings distributed in each Melbourne neighbourhood?

What is the average price by room type?

Could the price of a listing be higher if it offers more amenities?

Acknowledgement

This dataset is part of Inside Airbnb, and the original source can be found here.