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Airbnb Revenue Management Bathurst

New South Wales
4.9 from 40 Google reviews

More bookings at better rates in Bathurst.

Bathurst is an event-driven market: race weekends at Mount Panorama push nightly rates well above normal while occupancy across the rest of those months stays low, and steadier demand builds from autumn through winter and spring. WTP prices every night by demand while you keep running the property and your own accounts.

Airbnb revenue management in Bathurst

What an Airbnb earns in Bathurst

Quick answer

What does an Airbnb earn in Bathurst?

Short stays within about 8 km of Bathurst averaged $241 a night at 39% occupancy over the last 12 months, about $34,600 in revenue per listing for the year. July was the strongest month at $3,597 per listing (49% occupancy), while October 2025 was the weakest at $2,067, with solely 24% occupancy despite $276 nightly rates. One-bedroom homes averaged $132 a night, two-bedroom homes $205 and three-bedroom homes $229. These are market estimates from IntelliHost Market Data, not booking records.

Listings tracked
407
Average nightly rate
$241
Occupancy
39%
Revenue per listing, 12 months
$34,578

What you get

The part of hosting that decides how much you earn

You keep doing the day-to-day. We handle the pricing and the listing, using live market data.

  • Dynamic pricing set up properly

    Base rates, seasons, weekends, events and last-minute rules set up in your own pricing software.

  • Prices checked against the market

    Your rates compared with similar homes nearby, so you’re never too cheap or too dear.

  • Listing optimisation

    Title, photo order, description, amenities and settings improved to win more clicks and bookings.

  • Discounts and stay rules

    Weekly and monthly discounts and gap nights tuned to fill the calendar.

  • Regular check-ins

    Meetings to go through results, guest feedback and what to change next.

  • Monthly results

    A clear report on what we changed, why, and what it did to your bookings.

Who does what: what we run, and what stays with you

We run, remotely

  • Nightly pricing

    Daily rate updates for season, events, lead time and gaps, with minimum and maximum prices you approve.

  • Listing optimisation

    Titles, photo order, descriptions and amenities written for the guests who book your area.

  • Channels

    Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo connected through one system, so the calendar is never double booked.

  • Reviews and reporting

    Review responses, monthly results and a plain-English plan for next month.

You keep

  • Your accounts

    Your Airbnb, Booking.com and bank accounts stay in your name.

  • Guests on arrival

    Check-in, keys and anything the guest needs on the ground.

  • Cleaning and maintenance

    Your cleaners and tradespeople, working from the shared booking calendar.

  • Local registration

    Any registration, permit and local tax filings.

How we set your Airbnb prices

Airbnb pricing, explained

How we set your Airbnb prices

Good Airbnb pricing isn’t one number. It’s a price for every night, set by how many guests want that date, plus the rules around it. This is the Airbnb pricing strategy we run for every revenue management client, in PriceLabs, in your name.

  1. 1Start from what guests really pay

    We compare your home with similar homes nearby on the full guest total for a real 2-night stay, cleaning included, not just the nightly rate. That sets your base price and the minimum price your nights won’t drop below.

  2. 2Price every night by demand

    Weekends, school holidays, public holidays and local events go up; quiet mid-week nights are priced to fill. Prices move every day as dates get closer and bookings come in. That’s dynamic pricing.

  3. 3Set stay rules that match how guests book

    Most guests book Friday to Sunday, so minimum stays, gap-night and last-minute rules are set to fill the calendar without leaving single nights nobody can book.

  4. 4Check, explain, adjust

    The same prices go to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo through your channel manager. We compare the results with homes nearby, change what isn’t working and explain every change in your live revenue portal.

Airbnb Smart Pricing or PriceLabs on its own will move your prices, but how well it works depends on its settings. A revenue manager decides those settings and checks them against the market. Want the detail? Read how to set your Airbnb base rate, setting a minimum price by market percentile and how Airbnb decides which listings show first, or estimate what your home could earn.

Who we help: sound familiar?

Who we help

Sound familiar?

  • Your calendar has gaps between the busy weekends

    We tune mid-week prices, minimum stays and gap-night rules so the quiet nights fill too, not just peak season.

  • Your peak nights sell out months ahead

    That usually means they’re too cheap. We lift prices where demand is strong and let them settle as the date gets closer.

  • Your prices haven’t changed since you set them

    Ours change every day from live market data, local events and school holidays, and every change comes with the reason.

  • You’re relying on Airbnb’s Smart Pricing

    We run PriceLabs in your name with your own minimum price, seasons and events, and send the same prices to Booking.com and Vrbo.

  • Your listing is buried in search

    Title, photo order, description and amenities are rewritten from your listing’s own search, click and booking data, then checked again.

  • You don’t have time to watch the market

    We do it every day. You keep running the home your way, and see every booking and price in your live revenue portal.

Rather hand over everything? See full Airbnb management.

You stay in charge

Yours to keep

You stay in charge

  • Your accounts

    Your listings, booking system and pricing software stay in your name.

  • Your decisions

    We suggest and explain each change. You stay in charge of your home.

  • Your team

    Keep your own cleaners, family or team running the day-to-day.

  • Clear reasons

    Every change comes with why we made it and what we expect it to do.

How it starts: four steps, all online
  1. 1Earnings estimate

    Enter your address and see what homes like yours around Bathurst earn. Free.

  2. 2Connect

    You give us access to your channels. Your accounts stay yours.

  3. 3Set up

    Pricing rules, listing rewrite and channel settings, agreed with you first.

  4. 4Run

    Daily pricing, a monthly report, and a review call whenever you want one.

Free tools: quick answers before you call

The price

Revenue management fees in Bathurst

Monthly, per listing. The more listings, the less each one costs. All fees include GST.

How many listings do you want us to price?

Monthly fee for 1 listing. The first listing costs the most and each extra listing costs less. Prices include GST. Pricing software (about US$20 a month) and a channel manager (about US$55 a month, if you don’t have one) are paid separately, in your name.

Every month, all listingsAverage per listingIntro offer included
Months 1 to 3Intro offer$150 a monthGST incl.$150a listing
From month 4$250 a monthGST incl.$250a listing
First 12 months3 intro months + 9 normal$2,700$2,700a listing

The intro offer saves you $300 in your first 3 months.

Every tier, per listing
ListingsPrice per listing, per month
Intro offer, first 3 months: listing 1$150 a month
Intro offer, first 3 months: listings 2–10$125 a month each
From month 4: 1 listing$250 a month
Listings 2–10$200 a month each
Listings 11–20$100 a month each
Listings 21–50$75 a month each
51 listings or more$40 a month each

Current offer: your first 3 months are $150 a month for one listing and $125 a month each for listings 2–10, then the normal price above. All prices include GST.

Paid separately, in your name

  • Pricing software, about US$20 a month
  • Channel manager, about US$55 a month, if you don’t already have one
  • Guests, cleaning and maintenance stay with you

Work out your own number

Put in how many listings you have and see your monthly fee.

Open the fee calculator

Want it all done? Full management is $340 a month for the first 3 months, then a percentage of what your home earns.

Work out your monthly fee

Is your Bathurst home earning what it should? Get the free estimate

Enter the address and see what similar holiday homes around Bathurst earn in a year, then compare it with what yours made.

  • Yearly gross estimate from homes like yours nearby
  • Nightly rate and occupancy month by month
  • Where the gap comes from rate, occupancy or both

Free. The next step asks for your name and email so we can send the estimate.

The Bathurst year

Every month books differently, so every night is priced differently

What short stays within 8 km of Bathurst earned over the last 12 months, by month, bedroom count and day of the week.

How many bedrooms? Pick one or more

All 407 Bathurst listings, every size: $241 a night · 39% occupancy · $94 per available night · $34,578 per listing a year · booked 30 days ahead (median).

Revenue per listing each monthHover or tap a month for the detail

Source: IntelliHost Market Data, 407 short-stay listings within 8 km of Bathurst, 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
SizeRevenue, 12 monthsNightly rateOccupancyPer available nightListings
9 bedrooms————0
8 bedrooms————0
7 bedrooms————0
6 bedrooms————9
5 bedrooms$55,901$51829%$15332
4 bedrooms$41,760$34033%$11478
3 bedrooms$33,117$22939%$90118
2 bedrooms$32,820$20544%$8959
1 bedroom$20,730$13243%$5667
Studio$17,606$10944%$4832

Grey rows: fewer than 10 listings, so no figures are reported.

Asking rate by day of the week
Mon$267
Tue$266
Wed$266
Thu$266
Fri$279
Sat$279
Sun$267

Forward asking rates across all Bathurst listings (not split by bedroom count).

Who books in Bathurst3 guest groups

Family getaway groups

38% of trips · typical stay 2 nights

Multi-generational and multi-family groups visiting Bathurst for leisure weekends who want roomy homes with outdoor space and room for kids.

  • Several large bedrooms with comfortable beds and good linen for six or more
  • Large outdoor entertaining areas, backyards or decks
  • A games room or activities to keep children busy

Often missing: Outdoor dining area, Dryer, Air conditioning, Washer

Motor racing fans

22% of trips · typical stay 2 nights

Visitors in town for the Bathurst 1000, Easter races and other Mount Panorama events who want group-friendly homes close to the track and town.

  • Within a 15 to 20 minute drive, or a walk, of Mount Panorama
  • Room for small teams or groups of friends
  • Comfortable beds and quiet bedrooms

Often missing: Heating, Bed linens, Free parking on premises, Kitchen

Couples and solo travellers after a quiet stay

28% of trips · typical stay 2 nights

Couples and solo travellers on a getaway, wellness break or work trip who want a quiet, spotless and comfortable small place with a responsive host.

  • Spotless, well-designed studios or small homes with quality bedding
  • Quiet spots away from main roads and nightlife
  • A pantry stocked with breakfast items

Often missing: Private entrance, Shampoo, Bed linens, Wifi

From guest reviews in the IntelliHost market report.

Bathurst short-stay rules

Bathurst short-stay rules at a glance

You keep the registration and any approval in your name. We price within the nights your home is allowed to take. Checked against official sources on 31 July 2026.

See all NSW short-stay rules: 10 topics

Requirements for Airbnb in Bathurst

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

BATHURST REGIONAL COUNCIL LEVEL

NO

No published Bathurst Regional 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 Bathurst Regional 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.

Bathurst Regional 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 Bathurst Airbnb development-application fee?NO

There is no standard Bathurst 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 Bathurst registration or permit number?NO

Bathurst Regional 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 Bathurst charge an Airbnb registration or renewal fee?NO

No published Bathurst 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 Bathurst short-stay levy or tax?NO

No Bathurst Regional 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

Included for every client · the live revenue portal

Your property’s performance, live

Real-time bookings, earnings and prices, and how you compare with homes nearby.

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See how the portal works

Every client gets our live revenue portal: real-time bookings, earnings and prices, and how you compare with homes nearby. It learns from every pricing change we make, so your pricing gets better the longer you’re with us.

The WTP live revenue portal for a client's home

Areas we service

Revenue management areas we service in Bathurst

See every area we service in Bathurstwith search
  • Bathurst84 areasAreas include Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Bald Ridge (part), Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Brewongle
    + 76 moreBruinbun, Caloola (part), Charlton (part), Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine (part), Curragh, Dunkeld, Duramana, Eglinton, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Mount, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan (part), Hill End, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat (part), Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, O'Connell (part), Orton Park, Paling Yards, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rock Forest, Rockley (part), Rockley Mount, Sallys Flat, Sofala (part), South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner (part), Tambaroora (part), Tannas Mount, Tarana (part), The Lagoon (part), The Rocks, Triangle Flat (part), Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Upper Turon (part), Vittoria (part), Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Wimbledon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek (part), Yarras, Yetholme.
    View council guide
Outside these areas?

Pricing is done online, so we can work with a holiday home anywhere nearby. The earnings estimate works for any address.

Common questions

Airbnb revenue management in Bathurst: questions owners ask

What is Airbnb revenue management?

Setting the right price for every night, and the right minimum stay, so the home earns the most over the year rather than just filling dates. It also covers the listing content and channels that decide how many guests see the price.

How does WTP price an Airbnb in Bathurst?

Every month, and every night within it, is priced on its own demand: school holidays, events, weekends and the quiet weeks in between, never a few flat seasons. Prices are reviewed every day against what similar homes nearby are booking for.

Do I keep control of my Airbnb account?

Yes. Your listings and accounts stay in your name, and you approve the minimum and maximum prices we work within.

Can Wealth Through Property fully manage my home in Bathurst?

Yes. If you would rather hand everything over, our full Airbnb management service covers Bathurst.

What does revenue management cost?

Revenue management starts at A$250 for your first listing, per listing, per month, including GST, with lower rates for each additional listing.

How much does Airbnb revenue management cost in Bathurst?

Your first listing is $150 a month for the first 3 months, then $250 a month. Listings 2 to 10 are $200 each a month, 11 to 20 are $100 each, 21 to 50 are $75 each and 51 or more are $40 each. All prices include GST. Pricing software (about US$20 a month) and a channel manager (about US$55 a month, if you don’t have one) are paid separately, in your name.

Revenue management near Bathurst4 areas
Sources used for this page

Sources used for this page

Last reviewed 27 October 2026 (market 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.

Aaron’s Beachside Boat House, Marcoola, QLD, a holiday home managed by Wealth Through Property

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