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Moyne Shire Short-term Holiday Accommodation
Moyne ShireShort-term Holiday Accommodation
Moyne Shire - SW VictoriaPopulation - 16,000 Area – 5,500 km2
Spectacular Coastal Scenery
Spectacular Hinterland Scenery
Heritage
Case Study Port Fairy
2065 dwellings (2016) 37% unoccupied (2016)10% listed for short-term accommodation$150 - $1000 per nightEstablished rental management businesses
Economic Benefits
Economic Impact
• Direct Eco Impact – $54.3M• Indirect Eco Impact – $18.2M
= $72.5M
Employment Generation
• 373 direct employment impact• 64 Indirect jobs
= 437 jobs
Other BenefitsSustains services
Sense of community and pride
Improved upkeep of buildings
Local building and allied trades
Rates revenue
Payment of rates
Other Benefits
Moyne Shire operates seven caravan parks
Supports festivals
To Regulate or Not?
Little evidence of problems
Short-term stays since the 1800s
Housing prices and availability
