The Northern Beaches is one of Sydney's strongest short-term rental markets, and well-managed properties consistently outperform the market. Hometime gives you a dedicated Local Host on the ground, happy guests, and consistent earnings without the hassle.
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Managing a short-term rental well takes consistent time and attention. Hometime's Local Hosts handle everything on the ground, from cleaning and maintenance to pricing and guest communication, so you can stay hands-off without losing out on performance.
Every stay ends with a thorough clean to our gold standard, so guests can expect a well-presented space.
We keep a close eye on your property between stays, catching small issues before they have a chance to become bigger problems.
Our hosts respond quickly and warmly to every guest, with communication ratings that sit well above the Airbnb benchmark.
Our revenue team combines smart pricing tools with genuine local knowledge of the Northern Beaches market to keep your returns strong throughout the year.
Professional Airbnb photography, well-crafted copy and ongoing optimisation keep your property competitive across every platform.
Track your bookings, earnings and property performance in real time, and reach your local host directly whenever you need to.
Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Seaforth, Clontarf, Brookvale, Manly Vale, Frenchs Forest, Forestville
Newport, Bilgola Plateau, Bilgola Beach, Avalon Beach, Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Church Point, Scotland Island, Clareville, Morning Bay
Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Narraweena, Warriewood, Ingleside, Mona Vale
See what's possible in the Sydney Northern Beaches.
Since joining Hometime in 2023, this Manly unit has outperformed similar short-term rentals in the market by 43% in total earnings
Since joining Hometime in 2023, this Dee Why studio has outperformed similar short-term rentals in the market by 31%.
Earnings depend on your property type, location and how well it's presented, but the numbers here are strong. With an average occupancy of 59% and an average daily rate of $661, well-managed Northern Beaches properties generate solid returns year-round. In peak season, rates climb further, December averages $892 per night and January sits close behind at $880. Hometime's revenue team uses live market data to make sure your property captures that demand.
Yes, short-term rentals are legal across the Northern Beaches. Under NSW's STRA planning framework, which came into effect on 1 November 2021, both hosted and non-hosted properties can operate as exempt development. Non-hosted properties in Greater Sydney are subject to a 180-night annual cap. All properties must meet fire safety standards and be registered on the NSW STRA Register before being advertised. Check with Northern Beaches Council for anything specific to your property.
December and January are peak, driven by school holidays and the area's natural appeal; beaches, coastal walks and a village-like feel and community atmosphere that's hard to match elsewhere in Sydney. March benefits from the tail end of summer, plus events like the Sun Herald Surf Swim, drawing in around 3000 to 6000 participants and the Sydney Mardi Gras parades and parties drawing in large crowds. Beyond those peaks, the Northern Beaches draws consistent demand from families relocating, weekenders from the city and renters priced out of buying in the area. Geographic constraints mean supply stays tight, which keeps rental demand strong throughout the year.
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