Tathra, AU
Part of the Bega market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
A$41k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
A$307
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
A$85
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bega 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$28,949 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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 (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Studio (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (A$104)
3 bedrooms (A$91)
2 bedrooms (A$60)
1 bedroom (A$41)
Studio (A$40)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (66%)
Independent hosts (34%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bega market averaged 966 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and down 5% over two years.
An average Bega listing earns A$36K/year. High-performing listings earn A$66K, while low-performing listings earn A$17K.
Average occupancy in Bega is 33%, producing RevPAR of A$77 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bega, at A$50K.
Rules vary across Bega. Bega: Lenient. Part of Bega Valley Shire requiring development consent for non-hosted STR, code of conduct. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Merimbula: Lenient. Same Bega Valley Shire rules apply - development consent needed for non-hosted, fire safety standards. Minimal enforcement, compliance varies. Tathra: Lenient. Under Bega Valley Shire jurisdiction with identical requirements. Development consent theoretically required. Limited enforcement capacity, hosts commonly self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bega Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (95%), TV (94%), Parking (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+43%), Washing Machine (+41%), Pets Allowed (+19%).
Average daily rate in Bega is A$310, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bega book an average of 35 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 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 27% higher than weekday occupancy.