Whangārei
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$44.8k
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
42%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$311
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$85
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Whangārei 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 | — | +$21,747 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9•• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Studio (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$111)
3 bedrooms (NZ$78)
2 bedrooms (NZ$57)
1 bedroom (NZ$31)
Studio (NZ$21)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (64%)
Professionally managed (36%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Whangārei market averaged 2,208 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 5% over two years.
An average Whangārei listing earns NZ$35K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$82K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$15K.
Average occupancy in Whangārei is 33%, producing RevPAR of NZ$72 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Whangārei, at NZ$56K.
Rules vary across Whangārei. Whangārei: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under standard district plan rules. Minimal enforcement. Bay of Islands: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits needed. Subject to general resource consent if non-compliant use. Light enforcement, many operate freely. Auckland: Moderate. Resource consent required for entire homes rented 28+ nights/year in residential zones. Owner-occupied exemptions exist. Moderate enforcement, compliance varies widely across city. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Whangārei Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and February; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (96%), TV (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+75%), Hot Tub (+30%), Pool (+24%).
Average daily rate in Whangārei is NZ$334, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Whangārei book an average of 31 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.
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