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Airbnb Buyers Agent Bellingen
New South WalesBuy a Bellingen Airbnb that earns.
We find, check and secure Bellingen homes that can earn as short stays, then set them up for their first guest. Fixed fee, pay monthly if you like.
- Clear fees, set before we startThe whole search and purchase$18,000 fixed up to $1.8MAbove $1.8M a sliding scale: 0.6%, 0.57%, 0.525% and 0.375% on each band. GST included.See the fee
- Pay your wayRetainer from $1,000Pay monthly 3, 12, 24 or 36 monthsPay at settlement, or 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. No interest while we search.See the payment plans
- After you buySet up and run for youCourse includedOur Airbnb course is free with every purchase. Full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months.Full management in Bellingen
In Bellingen we offer
Buying in Bellingen
Buying an Airbnb in Bellingen
Quick answer
What does it cost to buy in Bellingen?
Can you buy an Airbnb in Bellingen? Yes. Bellingen Shire is outside every NSW night cap, so an unhosted Airbnb can run up to 365 nights a year once it is on the NSW short-term rental register ($65, then $25 a year) and meets the state fire safety standard. Strata by-laws can still rule it out in units. Over the 12 months from October 2025, 3-bedroom houses sold for a median $815,000 in Bellingen, $870,000 in Urunga and $614,500 in Dorrigo, and 4-bedroom houses for $925,000 in Bellingen and $990,000 in Urunga.
- 3-bed house, median
- $815,000
- 2-bed unit, median
- $650,000
- 3-bed house rent
- $640 / wk
- Gross yield, 3-bed house
- 4.1%
Before you buy in Bellingen
Four checks we make on every Bellingen property
- River town, coast or plateauBellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo are three different markets. 3-bedroom houses sold for a median $815,000 in Bellingen, $870,000 in Urunga and $614,500 in Dorrigo, so we match the town to the guests you want.
- Which planning pathway appliesA home run under the NSW short-term rental rules can operate 365 nights. Tourist accommodation that needs council approval falls under Chapter 4 of the Bellingen DCP, with its own limits. We confirm the pathway first.
- Registration and fire safetyWe check the home can go on the NSW register and meet the fire safety standard (interconnected smoke alarms, evacuation plan) and price any work into the offer.
- A long-term rent fallback3-bedroom houses leased for a median $640 a week in Bellingen and $592 in Urunga, with house vacancy at 0.8% and 0.4%. We test the numbers on a long-term lease as well as Airbnb.
Why buy in Bellingen
Why buy in Bellingen
- 22 of 27suburbs with house vacancy under 1%A tight long-term rental market: a strong fallback if plans change.
- -0.8% to +7.3%a year, 3-bed house prices over 5 yearsBellingen to Urunga, in the 4 suburbs with 5 or more 3-bed house sales.
- 2.6% to 4.1%gross yield, 3-bed housesRaleigh to Bellingen.
- $230 · 47%typical nightly rate and occupancyAbout $39,431 per short-stay listing over 12 months (IntelliHost).
Sources: Stash Property (last 12 months, to October 2026); IntelliHost Market Data (computed 27 October 2026). Figures from the tables on this page.
Before you make an offer
What could this Bellingen home earn?
Found a property you like? Enter its address and see what similar short-stay homes nearby are earning, so you know whether the price stacks up before you offer.
- Yearly gross estimate from homes like it nearby
- Nightly rate and occupancy across the year
- Compared with long-term rent so you see the fallback
What it costs to buy
Bellingen prices by suburb and bedrooms
Median sale prices and weekly long-term rents over the last 12 months. Pick a bedroom count, or turn on Compare and add as many as you like.
3-bedroom house in Bellingen · turn on Compare to add more bedroom counts
3 bedrooms
- Sales, 12 months
- 27
- Long-term rent
- $640 / wk
- Rent a year
- $33,280
- Gross yield
- 4.1%
- Price growth, 5 yrs
- -0.8% a yr
See every bedroom count in one table
| Houses | Units | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Median price | Sales | Rent / week | Median price | Sales | Rent / week |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $1,100,000 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $925,000 | 18 | $750 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $815,000 | 27 | $640 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $890,000 | 3 | $540 | $650,000 | 3 | $515 |
| 1 | — | — | — | $858,000 | 1 | $370 |
* Fewer than 5 sales, so treat the median as a rough guide. Source: Stash Property, publicly available listing data, 12 months from 1 October 2025. Figures in AUD.
Area profile
Who lives here, and how the market is moving
The figures a buyer should check before choosing a suburb. The Market card follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above; People and Housing cover the whole suburb.
Market · 3-bed houses
- Median price
- $815,000
- Sales, 12 months
- 27
- Price growth, 12 months
- -6.2%
- Price growth, 5 years
- -0.8% a yr
- Days on market
- 111 days
- Leases, 12 months
- 26
- Days to lease
- 25 days
- Rental vacancy, all houses
- 0.8%
- Houses for sale, all sizes (Sep 2026)
- 44
People · whole suburb
- Population
- 3,923+1.5% over 5 years
- Aged 65 and over
- 22%
- Median household income
- $1,268 / week
- Advantage ranking
- 37th percentileof Australian suburbs (SEIFA)
- Distance to Tweed Heads
- 261 km
Housing · whole suburb
- Owner occupied
- 71%
- Rented
- 28%
- Social housing
- 2.7%
- New homes approved, 12 months
- 2018 houses · 2 units
- Median rent, 2021 Census
- $390 / week
- Rental vacancy under 1% means a strong long-term rental fallback if you ever stop short-stay letting.
- A low owner-occupier share and lots of new approvals can mean more competing rentals. Check both.
- Days on market shows how quickly you could sell. Fewer days means an easier exit.
ABS Census 2021, ABS Estimated Resident Population, ABS Building Approvals (last 12 months) and ABS SEIFA 2021, via Stash Property
The number an Airbnb has to beat
Long-term rent is your fallback
A 3-bedroom house in Bellingen rents for $21,320 to $44,200 a year long term, depending on the suburb. A short stay makes sense when it clears that comfortably after cleaning, platform and management costs, which is why we test both before you buy.
Follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above. With several bedroom counts picked, each suburb shows the sales-weighted average of those sizes. Your suburb is shown first, then the 4 highest gross yields.
| Suburb | Vacancyall houses | Rent a year3-bed | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingen | 0.8% | $33,280$640/wk | 4.1% |
| Dorrigo | 0.6% | $23,660$455/wk | 3.9% |
| Mylestom | 0.1% | $33,020$635/wk | 3.8% |
| Urunga | 0.4% | $30,784$592/wk | 3.5% |
| Repton | 5.5% | $35,360$680/wk | 3.4% |
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| Raleigh | 0.7% | $32,240$620/wk | 2.6% |
| Bielsdown Hills | 0.0% | — | — |
| Bostobrick | 0.0% | — | — |
| Brierfield | 0.0% | — | — |
| Brinerville | 0.0% | — | — |
| Cascade | 0.0% | — | — |
| Darkwood | 0.0% | — | — |
| Deer Vale | 4.5% | $21,320$410/wk | — |
| Dorrigo Mountain | 0.0% | — | — |
| Fernbrook | 2.0% | — | — |
| Fernmount | 1.7% | — | — |
| Gleniffer | 0.0% | — | — |
| Hydes Creek | — | — | — |
| Kalang | 1.9% | $44,200$850/wk | — |
| Kennaicle Creek | 0.0% | — | — |
| Megan | 0.0% | — | — |
| Never Never | 0.0% | — | — |
| North Dorrigo | 0.0% | — | — |
| Spicketts Creek | 0.0% | — | — |
| Tallowwood Ridge | 0.0% | — | — |
| Thora | 0.0% | — | — |
| Valery | 0.0% | — | — |
| Valla | 0.0% | — | — |
Rules that change what you should buy
Bellingen short-stay rules for buyers
Taken from the same verified rules as our Bellingen management page, checked against official sources on 31 July 2026. We build the approval strategy into the purchase.
Open a question for the detail and the official source
The current state, council and property checks, with official sources. Tap a topic to open it.
01Owner checksOwnership, finance, insurance and authority to operate
- Confirm ownership, finance, insurance and authority to operate the property as short-term accommodation.
02Do I need a New South Wales Airbnb registration or listing number?YES
Every hosted and non-hosted residential STRA property must be registered on the NSW Planning Portal before it is advertised.
The PID-STRA registration number must be displayed on the listing and the registration must be renewed annually.
- Initial registration fee: $65
- Annual renewal fee: $25
- Registration applies to both hosted and non-hosted residential STRA
- Approved traditional tourist accommodation categories are dealt with separately
Official sources: Official government source
03Is there a New South Wales short-stay levy or tax?NO
No current New South Wales tax or levy specifically imposed on ordinary Airbnb or short-stay bookings has been identified.
Official sources: Official government source
04Are there different rules for hosted and unhosted Airbnbs?YES
HOSTED AIRBNB
Hosted STRA can operate for up to 365 days, subject to registration, fire-safety, planning and property requirements.
UNHOSTED AIRBNB
Non-hosted STRA day limits depend on the location. The ordinary limit is 180 days in Greater Sydney, Ballina and specified mapped areas, 60 days in most of Byron Shire, and up to 365 days outside prescribed areas or within an applicable mapped exception.
Bookings of 21 or more consecutive days to the same person or group are not counted toward the applicable non-hosted annual cap.
Any council-specific approval or operating requirement belongs under the council-level section.
Official sources: Official government source
05Is there a minimum stay or annual night cap?YES
NEW SOUTH WALES LEVEL
YES — LOCATION AND HOSTING STATUS DEPENDENT
- Hosted STRA: no annual day cap below 365 days
- Non-hosted STRA: 180-day cap in Greater Sydney, Ballina and specified mapped areas
- Most of Byron Shire: 60-day cap, subject to mapped 365-day precincts
- Other NSW areas: up to 365 days under the exempt pathway
- Bookings of 21 or more consecutive days are excluded from cap counting
- No universal NSW minimum number of nights per booking
BELLINGEN SHIRE COUNCIL LEVEL
NO
No published Bellingen Shire Council rule has been identified that imposes a universal Airbnb-specific minimum stay or annual booking-night cap on ordinary private residential properties. Property-specific approvals can still impose conditions.
Any minimum rental periods applying to council-owned accommodation, staff housing, campsites or other authority-provided accommodation are service conditions. They are not private Airbnb restrictions.
Official sources: Official government source
06Do I need Bellingen Shire Council approval or a DA?NO
USUALLY NO DA — eligible residential STRA can use the NSW Housing SEPP exempt pathway if every standard, registration requirement and applicable day limit is met. DA/consent review is required outside that pathway. Fee is statutory/proposal-specific. Approval is never assured.
Bellingen Shire Council checks:
- Check — Hosted or unhosted treatment: The NSW Code of Conduct and STRA fire-safety standard apply to hosted and non-hosted residential STRA.
- No — Guest limit: No general statewide STRA guest cap.
- No — Parking plan or condition: No statewide STRA parking quota.
- Check — Noise management: Mandatory Code of Conduct applies.
- No — Property or management plan: No statewide management-plan requirement for every exempt STRA.
- No — Neighbour notification or contact: No statewide rule requiring direct neighbour contact details for every STRA.
- No — Waste plan: No statewide STRA waste-management plan.
- Check — Fire or evacuation requirements: Statewide STRA fire standard: evacuation plan/information, interconnected smoke alarms and required fire equipment; registration confirms compliance.
General noise, nuisance, parking, building, fire, strata, title, lease and insurance requirements still apply even when there is no blanket authority approval.
Official sources: Official government source
07Is there a Bellingen Airbnb development-application fee?NO
There is no standard Bellingen Airbnb development-application fee applying to every owner.
VARIABLE — where a DA is required, the statutory NSW fee is calculated under Schedule 4 of the EP&A Regulation and invoiced through the portal; exact fee depends on application type/cost.
If an individual property requires a development application, solely the fee applying to that specific application should be shown.
Official sources: Official government source
08Do I need a Bellingen registration or permit number?NO
Bellingen Shire Council does not have a published Airbnb-specific registration or permit-number scheme separate from any state or territory requirement and from a property-specific development approval.
Official sources: Official government source
09Does Bellingen charge an Airbnb registration or renewal fee?NO
No published Bellingen Airbnb-specific registration, listing, annual renewal, inspection or operating-permit fee has been identified. General authority fees unrelated to Airbnb must not be displayed as short-stay fees.
Official sources: Official government source
10Is there a Bellingen short-stay levy or tax?NO
No Bellingen Shire Council tax or levy specifically charged on Airbnb or short-stay bookings has been identified.
This is separate from the state or territory levy answer under number 03.
Official sources: Official government source
Areas we buy in
Areas we buy in across Bellingen
Bellingen28 areas
Bellingen, Bielsdown Hills, Bostobrick, Brierfield, Brinerville (part), Cascade, Darkwood, Deer Vale, Dorrigo, Dorrigo Mountain, Fernbrook, Fernmount, Gleniffer, Hydes Creek, Kalang, Kennaicle Creek, Megan, Mylestom, Never Never, North Dorrigo, Raleigh, Repton, Spicketts Creek (part), Tallowwood Ridge, Thora, Urunga, Valery, Valla (part).
Buy through us and WTP can manage the home from settlement day: listing, pricing, guests, cleaners and any local contact the council requires. Airbnb management in Bellingen →
How we buy
From brief to first booking
- 1Brief
Budget, suburbs, bedrooms, and how much you will use it yourself.
- 2Shortlist
On-market and off-market homes, each with a short-stay revenue check.
- 3Rules check
Planning, council approval category, by-laws, pool and fire compliance.
- 4Negotiate
Price, conditions and settlement terms, with approval risk built in.
- 5Launch
Setup, listing and pricing so it can take bookings soon after settlement.
The price
Airbnb buyers agent fees, worked out for your purchase
Pick your price range or type your budget. You see the fee, the retainer and every way to pay, straight away. All prices include GST.
What do you expect to pay for the property?
Your fee: $18,600 0.98% of the price, GST included. If you buy for more or less, it’s worked out again on the price you actually pay.
No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, interest is charged on what’s still owing, nothing more. Pay it off at any time and the interest stops: you just pay what’s left of the fee.
Included
- Your own buyers agent · One person who knows your brief from start to finish.
- Strategy session and 20-year plan · Where this property fits in your bigger plan.
- Airbnb data software · Real occupancy and nightly-rate data for every area we test.
- Unlimited reviews and negotiations · As many properties as it takes to get the right one.
- Off-market and pre-market access · Where available.
- Airbnb course access · Learn how the business works, free.
Good to know
- The retainer comes off your fee, never on top of it.
- Pay the balance at settlement, or spread it with a monthly payment plan.
- Airbnb course access is included with every purchase.
- All fees include GST.
The fee scale and retainer
Each rate applies to the part of the price inside its band, not the whole price. All amounts include GST.
Download the brochure (PDF). After you buy, full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months, then a share of what the home earns. How do buyers agent fees compare? See buyers agent fees in Australia.
Pay monthly: see how the payment plans work3 to 36 months
Payment plans
Pay your Airbnb buyers agent fee monthly, not all at once
A buyers agent fee usually falls due at settlement, right when the deposit, stamp duty, furniture and setup costs land. We let you spread it. You start with a retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, then choose how to pay the rest.
- Pay at settlement
Nothing more until you buy. The balance is paid at settlement, with nothing added.
- 3 months, interest-free
Split the balance into three monthly payments, with no interest at any point.
- 12, 24 or 36 months
Smaller monthly payments. No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, 0.5% a month applies to what is still owing.
- Pay it off early, any time
Clear the balance whenever you like and the interest stops. You pay what is left of the fee, nothing more.
- Worked out on the price you pay
Payments start on your estimated price. When you buy, the fee is worked out again on the actual price, and anything paid over is refunded.
- More cash to set the home up
Spreading the fee keeps more of your cash for the deposit, furniture and setup, so the home can start taking bookings sooner.
Illustrative example: on a $1.5M Airbnb purchase our fee is $18,000, GST included. After a $1,500 retainer you could pay the $16,500 balance at settlement, as $5,500 a month for 3 months with no interest, or from $687.50 a month on the 24-month plan. Use the Airbnb buyers agent fee calculator to see every option for your price.
Why us: what our Airbnb buyers agent checks before you offer
- Areas where guests want to stay
Occupancy, nightly rates, seasons and demand checked with Airbnb data before we look at a single house.
- Rules checked first
Council short-term rental rules and strata by-laws checked so you never buy a home you can’t let.
- Income modelled
Expected bookings, rates and costs worked out for each property before you offer.
- A long-term rental fallback
We check normal rent and vacancy too, so the property still works if plans change.
- Search, inspect, negotiate
On-market and off-market properties, unlimited reviews and negotiation on your behalf.
- Set up after settlement
Course access is included, and we can set up and manage the home for you.
Free tools: quick answers before you call
Free tools
Quick answers before you call
- What could a property earn?Check any address before you buy: a free Airbnb income estimate from real listings near it. About 1 minute.Estimate a property
- What would I pay you?See the buyers agent fee for your budget, all figures including GST.Work out my fee
- Bought and renovating?Our Renovation tier is $200 a month of setup advice until you’re about 2 weeks from going live.See the Renovation tier
Short-stay market data
The Bellingen Airbnb market in numbers
What short stays within 15 km of Bellingen earned over the last 12 months. Pick your bedroom count, or several to see them side by side.
How many bedrooms? Pick one or more
All 64 Bellingen listings, every size: $230 a night · 47% occupancy · $108 per available night · $39,431 per listing a year · booked 39 days ahead (median).
Source: IntelliHost Market Data, 64 short-stay listings within 15 km of Bellingen, computed 27 October 2026. Market estimates, not booking records. Figures in AUD.
Each month against the 12-month averagefollows your pick
See every bedroom count in one table
| Size | Revenue, 12 months | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Per available night | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 8 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 7 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 6 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 5 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 4 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | $32,435 | $180 | 49% | $89 | 15 |
| 1 bedroom | $26,063 | $169 | 42% | $71 | 28 |
| Studio | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Grey rows: fewer than 10 listings, so no figures are reported.
Asking rate by day of the week
Forward asking rates across all Bellingen listings (not split by bedroom count).
Who books in Bellingen3 guest groups
Couples and solo travellers after a quiet escape
Adults escaping the city, often in pairs or alone, drawn to nature and warm, personal hosting.
- Welcome touches like fresh bread, jam, eggs or a fire ready on arrival
- Comfortable bedding and a good bathroom, such as a rain shower or soaking tub
- A peaceful setting with views of hills, gardens or water
Often missing: Extra pillows and blankets, Fire extinguisher, Bed linens, Heating
Family holiday groups
Families with children and teens travelling together in school holidays or for special occasions, wanting room to spread out and nature close by.
- Several bedrooms and flexible sleeping for mixed ages
- A large, well-equipped kitchen for family meals
- Outdoor space such as a fire pit, pool or river access where kids can play safely
Often missing: Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Extra pillows and blankets, Heating
Weekend getaways with friends
Friends and groups of couples travelling together for relaxation, adventure or a celebration.
- Places to gather, like a fire pit, deck or big living area
- River or creek swimming
- Homes with character and quirky touches
Often missing: Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Fire extinguisher, TV
From guest reviews in the IntelliHost market report.
See the full Bellingen Airbnb market report: month by month, by bedroom count and who books →
What our clients say on Google
4.9 from 40 reviews★★★★★
I’ve bought two properties through Scott and both have been excellent buys. He found great value in strong locations, and the growth has been solid. Because of the results from those first two, I’m now in a position to buy another two investment properties and I’ll definitely be using Scott again.
Dean Erickson · Google review · 2025
★★★★★
Scott has been awesome throughout my journey. We bought our first investment property with Scott’s help and professional guidance. Would recommend him to any new buyers looking to kick start their investment portfolio.
Jessica Wills · Google review · 2023
★★★★★
Thanks for helping me Scott. You made buying in another state easy and I wouldn’t had the time to do it myself
Derek Farmer · Google review · 2022
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Sources used for this page
Sources used for this page
Last reviewed 18 October 2026 (suburb data); rules checked 31 July 2026. Rules, fees and interpretations can change. Confirm the exact property with the relevant authority before advertising or accepting bookings.
Common questions
Buying an Airbnb in Bellingen: questions buyers ask
Can I run an Airbnb in Bellingen?
Yes. Bellingen Shire is not in any NSW capped area, so an unhosted short-term rental can run up to 365 nights a year under the state rules. It must be on the NSW short-term rental register with its PID-STRA number on every listing, meet the fire safety standard and follow the Code of Conduct. Strata by-laws can ban it in units.
What are the best suburbs to buy an Airbnb in Bellingen?
It depends on the guests you want. Bellingen (51 house sales in the past 12 months), Urunga (42) and Dorrigo (22) are the most active markets. Bellingen suits a town stay, Urunga and Mylestom the coast, and Dorrigo the plateau and national parks at a lower entry price (3-bedroom houses a median $614,500). Raleigh, Repton and Mylestom have solely a handful of sales a year.
What does an Airbnb earn in Bellingen?
It depends on the home, the street and the season, so we don’t quote a single figure. Use the earnings estimate on this page for a specific address, and WTP models nightly rates and occupancy from live comparable listings before you buy.
Does a buyer’s agent need a licence?
Yes. In NSW and Queensland a buyer’s agent must be licensed. Wealth Through Property holds its licence in Queensland. In NSW we work with a locally licensed agent on the ground, or you make offers and sign contracts in your own name with our guidance, so you stay in control across Bellingen Shire.
What are WTP’s buyer’s agent fees?
$18,000 fixed for purchases up to $1.8M, then 0.6% on the part from $1.8M to $2M, 0.57% to $5M, 0.525% to $10M and 0.375% above that. A retainer from $1,000 starts the search and comes off your fee. Pay at settlement, or monthly over 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. All amounts include GST. See the Airbnb buyer’s agent page. We confirm it in writing before you sign anything.
What if an Airbnb in Bellingen doesn’t work out?
You can lease it long term. 3-bedroom houses leased for a median $640 a week in Bellingen and $592 in Urunga over the past 12 months, and 4-bedroom houses for $750 and $730. House vacancy was 0.8% in Bellingen and 0.4% in Urunga, so tenant demand has been strong.
Should I buy in Bellingen, Urunga or Dorrigo for an Airbnb?
It depends on the guests you want. Over the past 12 months Bellingen recorded 51 house sales, Urunga 42 and Dorrigo 22. The median 3-bedroom house is $815,000 in Bellingen and $870,000 in Urunga, against $614,500 in Dorrigo. Bellingen suits a town stay, Urunga and Mylestom the coast, and Dorrigo the plateau and national parks. WTP models nightly rates and occupancy for the specific address before you offer.
Is there a night limit for an Airbnb in Bellingen Shire?
No. Bellingen Shire is outside every NSW night cap, so an unhosted Airbnb can run up to 365 nights a year once it is on the NSW short-term rental register ($65, then $25 a year) and meets the state fire safety standard. We check the council and the address before you make an offer.
Find a Bellingen home that can earn before you buy it
Talk to us about your budget, the Bellingen suburbs you’re open to and the kind of short-stay home you want. We’ll tell you where the numbers work.