Newcastle
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$70.7k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$422
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$140
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Newcastle 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 | — | +$44,866 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $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 (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$170)
3 bedrooms (A$114)
2 bedrooms (A$72)
1 bedroom (A$46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Newcastle market averaged 1,473 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier.
An average Newcastle listing earns A$66K/year. High-performing listings earn A$131K, while low-performing listings earn A$27K.
Average occupancy in Newcastle is 37%, producing RevPAR of A$134 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Newcastle, at A$103K.
Rules vary across Newcastle. Newcastle: Moderate. NSW short-term rental code applies, fire safety standards required, 180-day cap for non-hosted. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Port Stephens: Moderate. Development consent may be required in some zones, fire safety compliance, 180-day unhosted cap. Enforcement complaint-based. Lake Macquarie: Moderate. Planning approval needed in certain zones, fire safety standards, 180-day unhosted limit. Moderate complaint-driven enforcement. Hunter Valley: Lenient. Minimal specific STR rules, basic fire safety. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Newcastle Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (96%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+58%), Bbq (+44%), Air Conditioning (+29%).
Average daily rate in Newcastle is A$456, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Newcastle book an average of 31 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 59% higher than weekday occupancy.