Paynesville, AU
Part of the Orbost market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$36.9k
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
32%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$301
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$78
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Orbost 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | — | +$10,524 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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 (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$107)
3 bedrooms (A$82)
2 bedrooms (A$60)
Studio (A$33)
1 bedroom (A$31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Orbost market averaged 856 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 6% over two years.
An average Orbost listing earns A$34K/year. High-performing listings earn A$68K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Orbost is 28%, producing RevPAR of A$71 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Orbost, at A$49K.
Rules vary across Orbost. Orbost: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning permits. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lakes Entrance: Lenient. General planning compliance required. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly area with widespread STR activity. Bairnsdale: Lenient. Standard planning permits apply. Minimal active enforcement, STRs operate with little restriction. Metung: Lenient. Planning compliance needed. Tourism hub with light enforcement, STRs widely accepted and operating. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Orbost Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are TV (93%), Kitchen (92%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+25%), TV (+23%), Air Conditioning (+22%).
Average daily rate in Orbost is A$315, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Orbost book an average of 32 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 38% higher than weekday occupancy.