Port Lincoln
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$36.5k
12 mo avg
↑73%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$242
12 mo avg
↑99%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↑16 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$74
12 mo avg
↑93%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Lincoln 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +$25,999 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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 (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$100)
1 bedroom (A$0)
2 bedrooms (A$0)
3 bedrooms (A$0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Port Lincoln market averaged 359 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier.
An average Port Lincoln listing earns A$30K/year. High-performing listings earn A$64K, while low-performing listings earn A$13K.
Average occupancy in Port Lincoln is 33%, producing RevPAR of A$63 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Lincoln, at A$33K.
Rules vary across Port Lincoln. Port Lincoln: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required. General planning and building codes apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Coffin Bay: Lenient. No dedicated short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Standard property compliance expected. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Tumby Bay: Lenient. No specific STR permits or licensing system in place. Basic council regulations apply. Minimal enforcement, small tourism market operates informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Lincoln Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and January; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are TV (98%), Kitchen (98%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+42%), Internet (+31%), TV (+26%).
Average daily rate in Port Lincoln is A$252, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Port Lincoln book an average of 35 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 11% higher than weekday occupancy.