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Airbnb in Mid North Coast: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 255 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Mid North Coast short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
24%
+9.2 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$159.72
-0.4% YoY
Active listings
3,828
5,151 total
Revenue per available night
$23.43

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Mid North Coast short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 9.2 points, while the median daily rate is down 0.4 percent.

Mid North Coast — occupancy over time 15% 3y ago 2022-11 13% 2y ago 2023-11 15% 1y ago 2024-11 24% Now 2025-11

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 9.2 points lower. Two years ago, 10.8 points lower.

When Mid North Coast Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Mid North Coast short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Mid North Coast — monthly occupancy 48% 31% 27% 28% 29% 31% 31% 37% 41% 44% 46% 51% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Mid North Coast compares to Australia

Benchmarked against 11 other Australia markets we track, Mid North Coast's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+0% vs national
National median: $159.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Mid North Coast?

Of the 3,828 active operating listings, 94.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 47.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 1.9%1 BR: 24.3%2 BR: 26.9%3 BR: 25.9%4+ BR: 21%

Top neighborhoods in Mid North Coast

The 6 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Bellingen26636%$30.1+9.7 pts YoY
Coffs Harbour79230%$29.17+9.5 pts YoY
Port Macquarie-Hastings65130%$25.74+13.6 pts YoY
Nambucca Valley27536%$23.69+13 pts YoY
Mid-Coast1,41918%$19.01+8.1 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Mid North Coast?
Active Airbnb listings in Mid North Coast run at ~24% occupancy (up 9.2 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Mid North Coast?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Mid North Coast is approximately $159.72, down 0.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Mid North Coast?
There are approximately 3,828 active short-term rental listings in Mid North Coast (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Mid North Coast?
Compared to a year ago, Mid North Coast short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +9.2 pts, daily rate -0.4%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=2,661, ADR n=3,483.