Forster-tuncurry
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$48.4k
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$3••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$97
12 mo avg
↓33%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Forster-tuncurry market data as of May 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | 8 (1%) | +$38,291 (+59%) | $103,295 | $65,004 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
Studio (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$173)
3 bedrooms (A$117)
2 bedrooms (A$68)
1 bedroom (A$39)
Studio (A$20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
As of May 2026, Forster, Tuncurry, Taree have 1,364 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Forster-Tuncurry generates A$40K per year. High-performing properties earn A$88K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$18K/year. The wide revenue variance, despite a recent 5% contraction in total supply, highlights a significant divergence in how effectively different listings capture the limited available demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Forster-Tuncurry. Average annual revenue is A$40K with 29% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$88K/year. The gap between average and top-tier earnings suggests that market success is heavily dependent on specific listing characteristics rather than broad market-wide performance.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Forster-Tuncurry is 29%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$379, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$86 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Forster-Tuncurry, with annual revenue of A$57K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Forster-Tuncurry market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Forster-Tuncurry area. Forster: Lenient. Part of MidCoast Council area. No specific STR permits required, standard development consent for commercial use. Minimal active enforcement, hosts operate freely. Tuncurry: Lenient. Same MidCoast Council rules as Forster. No registration system, no caps. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Taree: Lenient. MidCoast Council jurisdiction. No STR-specific licenses or owner-occupancy rules. Complaints-based enforcement only, widespread operation without restrictions. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Forster-Tuncurry Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 13%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in both supply and revenue suggests that the market is adjusting to lower overall demand levels, stabilizing competition.
Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 30% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-August) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Forster-Tuncurry listings include: Kitchen (99%), Tv (93%), Washing Machine (87%), Balcony (72%), Air Conditioning (70%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 44% more (A$93K/year vs A$65K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Forster-Tuncurry over the last 12 months: May: A$1K, June: A$2K, July: A$2K, August: A$1K, September: A$2K, October: A$3K, November: A$2K, December: A$4K, January: A$6K, February: A$2K, March: A$2K, April: A$4K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Forster-Tuncurry is A$379, up 6% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$210/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$271/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$389/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$628/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.
Guests in Forster-Tuncurry book an average of 31 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 29 days, 3-bedroom: 32 days, 4+ bedroom: 36 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Forster-Tuncurry Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing decreased 13%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 6%, and lead time decreased 26%. These metrics reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and more cautious consumer spending, pressuring overall utilization rates.
In Forster-Tuncurry, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 39% higher occupancy than weekdays.