Western Australia is facing an unprecedented accommodation shortage. Regional tourism is booming—visitation is up 12.5% year-on-year—but caravan parks are overwhelmed, and there’s nowhere for travelers to stay.

Here’s what’s happening:
The Numbers: – Regional caravan parks are operating at 70–90% occupancy – Parks near Perth are fully booked for months ahead – Tourism demand continues to rise, but accommodation supply hasn’t kept pace – WA housing waitlist: 23,120 people waiting for social housing

The Problem for Park Owners: Caravan parks were built for tourism. But they’re increasingly being used as long-term housing solutions—stretching owners thin and creating operational chaos. You’re managing two conflicting business models at once: short-stay tourism and long-term housing.

It’s unsustainable.

The Opportunity: This crisis is also an opportunity. Parks with the right infrastructure can capture both markets and generate significantly more revenue. But upgrading requires capital, planning, and the right partnership.

What’s Already Happening: The Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup recently opened 3 modular cabins at Tambellup Caravan Park—a $431K investment that’s already positioning that park for the next decade of demand.

Modular cabins solve this. They’re fast to deploy, require minimal site disruption, and attract both tourists and long-term residents.

If you’re a caravan park owner thinking about how to future-proof your business, this is the moment to explore what’s possible.

MLSP is building a network of modular cabins across WA—designed specifically for park owners who want to grow without overextending.

Ready to learn more?