Port Stephens
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Annual revenue (actual)
A$50.4k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
37%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$366
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$102
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Stephens 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 | — | +$44,335 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Studio (2.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$239)
3 bedrooms (A$150)
2 bedrooms (A$83)
1 bedroom (A$55)
Studio (A$29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Port Stephens market averaged 1,900 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and down 14% over two years.
An average Port Stephens listing earns A$47K/year. High-performing listings earn A$102K, while low-performing listings earn A$21K.
Average occupancy in Port Stephens is 33%, producing RevPAR of A$100 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Stephens, at A$69K.
Rules vary across Port Stephens. Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Anna Bay: Moderate. All fall under Port Stephens Council jurisdiction. Development consent required for short-term rentals under 90 days, fire safety compliance mandatory, 10% Code of Conduct penalty if complaints upheld. No owner-occupancy rules or density caps. Enforcement complaint-driven rather than proactive; many hosts operate without consent, but Council responds to neighbor complaints with fines and orders. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Stephens Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, 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 (97%), Kitchen (96%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+36%), Air Conditioning (+32%), Hot Tub (+32%).
Average daily rate in Port Stephens is A$397, up 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Port Stephens book an average of 35 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 50% higher than weekday occupancy.
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