Central Coast
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$60.6k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$448
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$128
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Central Coast market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$40,742 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$231)
3 bedrooms (A$148)
2 bedrooms (A$82)
1 bedroom (A$48)
Studio (A$43)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (50%)
Professionally managed (50%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Central Coast market averaged 2,535 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and down 13% over two years.
An average Central Coast listing earns A$55K/year. High-performing listings earn A$131K, while low-performing listings earn A$25K.
Average occupancy in Central Coast is 30%, producing RevPAR of A$120 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Central Coast, at A$76K.
Rules vary across Central Coast. Terrigal: Moderate. Part of Central Coast Council requiring Code of Conduct registration, 90-day non-hosted limit without development consent. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. The Entrance: Moderate. Same Central Coast Council rules apply - Code of Conduct registration, 90-day cap for non-hosted rentals. Enforcement primarily complaint-based. Gosford: Moderate. Central Coast Council jurisdiction, Code of Conduct mandatory, 90-day annual limit for non-hosted properties. Moderate enforcement, mostly reactive to complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Central Coast Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (92%), Parking (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+52%), Pool (+47%), Washing Machine (+36%).
Average daily rate in Central Coast is A$501, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Central Coast book an average of 30 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 55% higher than weekday occupancy.
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