The WA Department of Consumer Protection has published an interactive reporting tool that maps short-term rental accommodation (STRA) registrations across the state, with data filterable by region, local government area, accommodation type, and operator category. The tool went live on 7 September 2026 and is updated monthly.
What the Tool Contains
The report is hosted on the WA Government’s STRA Register webpage and draws on mandatory registration data collected since January 2025, when all short-term rental properties became legally required to register with Consumer Protection and display a registration number in all advertising.
Operators can filter the dataset by:
- Region and local government area
- Accommodation type
- Hosted versus un-hosted properties
- Whether the property is registered by the owner or a tenant
The tool sits alongside an existing STRA heat map, which shows the geographic concentration of registered properties across WA.
First Enforcement Action Taken
The release of the tool coincides with a significant regulatory milestone. In September 2026, Consumer Protection issued the first fine under the STRA registration laws to a provider operating without complying with the registration requirements. This signals that the compliance phase of the framework has moved from setup into active enforcement.
Strategic Value for Agritourism Operators
For farm stay and agritourism operators already registered under the STRA framework, the tool provides a practical intelligence resource. Specifically, it allows operators to:
- Assess the volume and type of registered short-term rental competition in their local government area
- Identify whether their district is dominated by hosted or un-hosted properties, which has implications for how they position a farm-based, hosted experience
- Track registration trends over time as the monthly update cycle builds a longitudinal dataset
Operators who have not yet registered their accommodation under the STRA Register should treat the September 2026 enforcement action as a clear signal that Consumer Protection is now actively pursuing non-compliant providers. Registration is mandatory for any property accepting short-term paying guests, and the registration number must appear in all advertisements, including social media listings, booking platform profiles, and on-farm signage that references accommodation availability.
Operators uncertain about their registration status should access the STRA Register webpage directly through the WA Government’s Consumer Protection site or contact Consumer Protection to confirm compliance obligations specific to their property type and hosting arrangement.
