Port Macquarie
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$38.4k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$276
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$79
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Macquarie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$46,730 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$150)
3 bedrooms (A$108)
2 bedrooms (A$72)
1 bedroom (A$46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Port Macquarie market averaged 1,329 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 11% over two years.
An average Port Macquarie listing earns A$33K/year. High-performing listings earn A$72K, while low-performing listings earn A$16K.
Average occupancy in Port Macquarie is 34%, producing RevPAR of A$68 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Macquarie, at A$49K.
Rules vary across Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, comply with general planning laws and fire safety. Minimal active enforcement, hosts operate freely with standard compliance. Coffs Harbour: Lenient. No dedicated STR registration, follow standard development consent and safety codes. Light enforcement, market operates with minimal restrictions. Forster: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing, general zoning and safety compliance required. Minimal enforcement, established holiday rental market operates openly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Macquarie Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in September and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (94%), TV (92%), Parking (85%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+57%), Internet (+47%), Heating (+36%).
Average daily rate in Port Macquarie is A$278, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Port Macquarie book an average of 33 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 26% higher than weekday occupancy.