Port Stephens
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$51.1k
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$360
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$98
12 mo avg
↓35%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Stephens 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 | — | +$42,463 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$241)
3 bedrooms (A$145)
2 bedrooms (A$80)
1 bedroom (A$55)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Port Stephens market averaged 1,883 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and down 15% over two years.
An average Port Stephens listing earns A$48K/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$97 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Stephens, at A$70K.
Rules vary across Port Stephens. Nelson Bay: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, general DA approval for commercial use. Port Stephens Council has minimal enforcement, many operate without approval. Shoal Bay: Lenient. Same Port Stephens LGA rules as Nelson Bay. Minimal registration requirements, light enforcement despite resident complaints. Anna Bay: Lenient. Port Stephens Council jurisdiction, no STR-specific regulations. Hosts operate freely, enforcement rare even with noise/parking issues reported. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Stephens Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% 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 (96%), Kitchen (95%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+40%), Air Conditioning (+30%), Hot Tub (+29%).
Average daily rate in Port Stephens is A$392, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Port Stephens book an average of 34 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 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 49% higher than weekday occupancy.