Port Macquarie
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$38.5k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$284
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$83
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Macquarie market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$55,839 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$148)
3 bedrooms (A$110)
2 bedrooms (A$76)
1 bedroom (A$44)
Studio (A$34)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Port Macquarie market averaged 1,349 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and down 9% over two years.
An average Port Macquarie listing earns A$33K/year. High-performing listings earn A$73K, while low-performing listings earn A$15K.
Average occupancy in Port Macquarie is 35%, producing RevPAR of A$71 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: Moderate. No specific STR regulations; follows NSW statewide code requiring fire safety compliance and neighbor notification for 90+ day listings. Council can act on complaints. Enforcement mostly reactive. Coffs Harbour: Moderate. Similar NSW code applies—fire safety standards, notification for frequent hosting. No permits or caps. Enforcement complaint-driven, not proactive. Forster: Lenient. NSW code compliance required but minimal local oversight. No registration, caps, or occupancy rules. Very light enforcement unless neighbor complaints arise. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Macquarie Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in May and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (94%), TV (94%), Parking (83%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+52%), Internet (+52%), Heating (+36%).
Average daily rate in Port Macquarie is A$282, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in November.
Guests in Port Macquarie book an average of 33 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 27% higher than weekday occupancy.
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