Ninety Mile Beach
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$37.3k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 A$2••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$73
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ninety Mile Beach 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 48 (47%) | +$21,983 (+55%) | $61,953 | $39,969 |
| 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Studio (2.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$92)
3 bedrooms (A$54)
1 bedroom (A$34)
2 bedrooms (A$32)
Studio (A$7)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
As of May 2026, Ninety Mile Beach, Lakes Entrance, Sale have 175 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ninety Mile Beach generates A$29K per year. High-performing properties earn A$52K/year, while low-performing properties earn A$15K/year. This wide revenue spread indicates that market returns are highly sensitive to specific asset positioning rather than uniform across the local inventory.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ninety Mile Beach. Average annual revenue is A$29K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to A$52K/year. With supply contracting by nearly 10% annually, the current market environment favors existing operators who can capture a larger share of the remaining demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ninety Mile Beach is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of A$246, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of A$59 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ninety Mile Beach, with annual revenue of A$52K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ninety Mile Beach market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ninety Mile Beach area. Ninety Mile Beach: Lenient. Part of East Gippsland Shire requiring planning permits for non-hosted stays over 60 days/year. Light enforcement, many operate without permits. Lakes Entrance: Lenient. East Gippsland Shire rules apply - permits needed for frequent non-hosted rentals. Tourism-focused area with minimal enforcement, widespread unlicensed operation. Sale: Lenient. Wellington Shire requires planning permits for commercial short-term rentals. Minimal enforcement, hosts commonly operate informally. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Ninety Mile Beach Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The relative stability in revenue alongside shrinking supply suggests a market correction where weaker listings are exiting while demand remains relatively resilient.
Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 5% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Ninety Mile Beach listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Tv (97%), Kitchen (97%), Washing Machine (86%), Heating (83%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Hot Tub, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 62% more (A$51K/year vs A$32K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ninety Mile Beach over the last 12 months: May: A$1K, June: A$1K, July: A$1K, August: A$1K, September: A$2K, October: A$1K, November: A$2K, December: A$3K, January: A$3K, February: A$1K, March: A$2K, April: A$2K. 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 Ninety Mile Beach is A$246, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average A$171/night, 2-bedroom properties average A$218/night, 3-bedroom properties average A$258/night, 4+ bedroom properties average A$377/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.
Guests in Ninety Mile Beach book an average of 23 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 18 days, 2-bedroom: 23 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 27 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 3%, occupancy fell 16%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 22%. These shifts reveal a market transitioning toward shorter booking windows and higher price sensitivity, forcing hosts to adapt their revenue management strategies to capture increasingly spontaneous travel patterns.
In Ninety Mile Beach, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 19% higher occupancy than weekdays.