Central Coast
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$61.4k
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$441
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$124
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Central Coast market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$44,192 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
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 (6.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$234)
3 bedrooms (A$144)
2 bedrooms (A$84)
1 bedroom (A$48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Central Coast market averaged 2,521 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and down 13% over two years.
An average Central Coast listing earns A$56K/year. High-performing listings earn A$132K, while low-performing listings earn A$26K.
Average occupancy in Central Coast is 30%, producing RevPAR of A$118 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Central Coast, at A$78K.
Rules vary across Central Coast. Terrigal: Moderate. Part of Central Coast Council - code of conduct registration required, 90-day cap for non-hosted unless approved. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based action. The Entrance: Moderate. Same Central Coast Council rules - code of conduct compliance, 90-day limit for non-hosted rentals without approval. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven. Gosford: Moderate. Central Coast Council jurisdiction - code of conduct registration, 90-day annual cap for unhosted properties. Moderate enforcement, complaint-based system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Central Coast Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (93%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+59%), TV (+54%), Pool (+50%).
Average daily rate in Central Coast is A$498, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Central Coast book an average of 29 days in advance, down 12% 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 53% higher than weekday occupancy.