Whanganui
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$29.4k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$216
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$56
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Whanganui 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$16,815 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
Studio (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$53)
3 bedrooms (NZ$42)
2 bedrooms (NZ$32)
1 bedroom (NZ$23)
Studio (NZ$9)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (73%)
Professionally managed (27%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Whanganui market averaged 436 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 72% over two years.
An average Whanganui listing earns NZ$26K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$52K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$11K.
Average occupancy in Whanganui is 34%, producing RevPAR of NZ$53 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Whanganui, at NZ$39K.
Rules vary across Whanganui. Whanganui: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. Operates under general building and resource consent rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Palmerston North: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing or permit system. Subject to district plan zoning and building consent only. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-based. Hosts generally operate without restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Whanganui Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (96%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+36%), Air Conditioning (+12%), TV (+11%).
Average daily rate in Whanganui is NZ$222, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Whanganui book an average of 29 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 32 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 31% higher than weekday occupancy.
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