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House Sitters available (Illawarra, New South Wales)
Our House Sitters list for all Australia is below. To view a list of house sitters willing to house sit in your area please use the drop down menu.
When filtering by State, you may see sitters from other states listed as well. That’s because those sitters have nominated they are willing to house sit in more than one state (some have chosen all Australia). They are all candidates for positions in the selected state.
We save you time. Replies from house sitters you contact can sometimes take a while and when they reply you may find your location and timing doesn’t suit their schedule. This means contacting house sitters one at a time can be a drawn out process. When you choose to contact a house sitter with us you will be asked to list your needs and when you do, available house sitters for your location and dates will be contacting you within hours.
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Hello! My name is Hillary, and I'm a newly retired and lifelong animal lover who is excited to combine my passion for pets with my love for travel. I'm 70 years old, living happily in a retirement village, and I have a great deal of free time to dedicate to caring for your home and pets.
I’ve spent my entire life surrounded by animals, including cats, dogs, birds, and even a rabbit. While I... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Kelsey - Kelsey & Eddy
Family
We are a family of four - husband and wife in our 30s, a 3 year old daughter and son born in may 2025. We love animals and are big homebodies who love to relax in front of the tv with a nice meal cuddled up with our two Great Danes. Kelsey is currently on maternity leave but prior to this worked full time as a recruitment administrator while Eddy works 6 days a week as a leading hand at a... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Elisa - Family with kids loving animals
3Years
Family
We are a little family living in Canberra. We love travelling and we are in love with animals - we would prefer housesitting little sizes rather than big dogs. Our families will also come to visit during the year and we are looking for some housesitting for them as well. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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I am 60+, fit, and healthy. I enjoy cold water swimming, hiking, and regularly do Parkruns. I have decided to try out retirement (from teaching) for the next 12 months and explore Australia in that time.
Animals have always held a special place in my heart, and I believe every pet deserves love, attention, and quality care—especially when their humans are away. As an experienced, reliable... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 23 Mar 4 Apr 11 May 2 Jul
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Barbara - Barbara and Myron
3Years
Couple
Active, outgoing couple. Both enjoy the outdoors, meeting people and travel. Maintaining a tidy, clean house and a neat garden is something that I pride myself in. We are responsible people, non smokers and someone you can rely upon to look after your property as well as your beloved pets. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Suzi - Peter and Suzi
3Years
Couple
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Hello and g'day
We have enjoyed many house sits over the years from an off grid deer farm in Tasmania to accommodation units in the Rocky Mountains in Canada and rural acreages with cattle and poultry to dogs and cats and birds and also appartments and homes with just a few plants to water.
We are now retired but have owned rural properties and farms with many animals and also lived in homes... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, New England North West, Northern Rivers, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Hi, my name is Tahleah. I work full-time in early childhood education, Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. I’m a caring, responsible and organised person who enjoys spending time outdoors, going for walks, cooking, and keeping things neat and tidy. I love animals and would treat your pets and home with the same care and respect I give my own. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Elizabeth - Mrs
Solo
ID Check
I'm a single mature woman who loves both cats and dogs. Haven't owed a dog for 5 years as I've wanted to travel . As a replacement I often care for my son's dog, Aria, who is a tamaruke, we always have a lot of fun together as both love our walks and playing together, I love her dearly. I lead very active life and have varied interests Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Alan - Alan and Julie
3Years
Couple
Happy and friendly, willing to do odd jobs and maintenance, ok to travel to help people out .
Love the coast and the country, try to avoid the cities if possible. Reference follows,
Alan is “salt of the earth”, careful, kind, considerate and skilled. I bought a caravan from him a few years back when he was living on Kangaroo Island and I was stuck in Bathurst. When I eventually saw the... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions except Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Orana
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Debbie - Friendly Reliable Home & Pet Lovers
2Years
Couple
ID Check
We are a fun loving couple that have been married for 36 years.
We have had many wonderful pets over the years from cats, birds, rabbits and dogs.
We had a gorgeous little Maltese-X, Our best little mate, Albert who was 15yrs when he sadly passed away in May 2023.
We have both recently retired and are super keen to look after your home and your pets, What an incredible way to explore and... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 22 Feb 20 Mar 21 Mar 11 Apr 7 Apr 29 Apr 1 May 30 May 28 May 6 Aug 15 Sep 6 Oct 11 Nov 18 Nov 10 Dec 10 Feb'27
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Cindy - Family of 3
Family
Family of 3, looking to create some memories with our beloved Maggie (Groodle).
My daughter (16) & son (17) are lovers of animals & extremely responsible.
I’m a secondary teacher who is equally as passionate about caring for animals as I do my students.
We are a tidy family, talking pride in our home.
We would love to house sit and provide your fur baby/babies with plenty of... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Marian - Marian Paul
Couple
Paul and Marian are a semi retired couple that are looking to travel around Australia to visit new places. We do not have any pets ourselves but are happy to look after any animals. Paul has done commercial cleaning during his working life and is very capable of keeping homes clean. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Mature home & pet sitter
2Years
Solo
I am a mature, reliable, non-smoking house sitter. My care and attention to detail will provide you peace of mind knowing that your home and much loved pets will be well looked after. I enjoy light gardening which will ensure your plants, inside and out, will be alive and well on your return. I have a genuine love for animals and will shower your pets with the care and attention they deserve,... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 23 Mar 2 Apr
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Fran - Caring, reliable, responsible, integrity
3Years
Solo
I have been house sitting almost two decades, privately and via this website. I am self-employed and my work is highly mobile, so I can care for your home and pet(s) no issue.
Experience thus far includes cats, dogs, chickens and fish. I was raised with cats and dogs, and am comfortable with them. Unless instructed otherwise, I enjoy taking dogs out two or three times a day. I listen... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions except Far West
Current bookings: 7 Mar 16 Mar 13 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 27 Mar 27 Mar 2 Apr 2 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 20 May 24 May 29 May 29 May 18 Jun 19 Jun 14 Jul 16 Jul 4 Aug 5 Aug 2 Sep 5 Sep 20 Oct 21 Oct 30 Oct 30 Oct 29 Nov 1 Jan'27 17 Jan'27
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Paul - SPITFIRE
5Years
Couple
We are a retired couple, married for 57 years, live in Melbourne and have had 4 homes. We are proud parents of three sons and nine grandchildren. We are non-smokers. In addition, we have a passion for travelling, especially cruising, the loving of dogs & cats, going out for dinners with a good wine, enjoying new experiences and getting the most out of life. We are active, healthy and keen to... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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We are a caring, reliable caravan-living family who would love the opportunity to look after your home/yard/pets while you’re away.
About Us
* Sam (Mum) – An entrepreneur who now runs a professional cleaning company, Sam is detail-oriented and keeps homes in top condition.
* Dean (Dad) – A FIFO worker who enjoys practical work and doesn’t mind tackling gardening and... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 12 Aug 2 Sep
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Ciara
1Year
Solo
Hello!
I have a massive love for pets and travel and would love to combine the two to live out my younger years. I have heaps of experience maintaining homes and looking after pets including (but not limited to) dogs, cats, rabbits and plants. I love building connections with animals and treating them as my own. I will always leave your home like you left it for me as we appreciate the... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Leesa - Leesa ✨️
Solo
Hello Leesa here 🙏💕
I am on a journey with my dog Bill, the 4 yo Kelpie. We are travelling in a Retro RV Kombi Camper named Sunshine💛
I have rented out my home in south-east QLD indefinitely.
It is a journey of discovery and to find our joy in this amazingly beautiful country.
We are a clean and tidy team and living simply .. which is so liberating!
We look forward to meeting... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Anne - Home Grown
3Years
Solo
Friendly, professional, hard working & adventurous.
Love animals & very regular exercise. Particularly when done together.
I would like to have the opportunity to experience living in different areas around Australia. My current home is in Manly where I have been an active Lifesaver & have established great friendships however it’s now time for a change!
Mindahome will allow me to be... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions except Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Central West, Far West
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June - June & Bill
8Years
Couple
We are a retired couple who own a property at Sapphire Beach. We love to travel and do so as often as possible. We spent some time in UK house sitting and enjoyed seeing many different places and spending time with some really neat dogs and cats. We like walking, reading, yoga and spending time with our granddaughters. We are both non smokers.
Before retirement I worked mainly in admin,... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Tahlia
Solo
Hi. I'm a 35-year-old woman back in Sydney after travelling and happy to housesit for periods longer than one week. I have experience with cats, but happy to also mind dogs. I currently work from home full-time, but this may change when I'm back in Sydney to doing 1-2 office days a week. I'm responsible, clean, a non-smoker, my party days are well and truly behind me, and I'm looking to take... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Illawarra
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Patricia - Mr & Mrs
1Year
Couple
Retired couple currently living on our caravan until our new home is built. We both love animals although we have none at present, non smokers.
Happy to look after gardens have referee if required. We have house sat at Fisher in ACT for four weeks for AFP person whilst they were overseas. Also sat six weeks in Isabella Plains references available if required. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Central Coast, Central West, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray-Lower Darling, Riverina, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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We are both retired, very active, experiencing Australia with our small Maltese Shihtzu Leo.
Travelling in our MotorHome towing a Jimny.
To reduce overheads we are house /property sitting.
Prior to retiring we both worked in Hospitality -managing Accommodations and Hotels. Also ran our own Property Maintance Business for many years. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Pat - House sitting - excellent service
1Year
Solo
Hi,
My name is Pat
I'm 53 years young.
I love looking after my health and wellness, including eating well, as well as exercise, including yoga, gym and walking, as well as personal development.
Also love looking after animals & our environment - home to us all
I'm clean, tidy and will respect your home as if it were my own.
I Love travelling and experiencing different... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 19 Jan 31 Mar
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Hi, my name is Jodie. My husband, Matt and I, plus our bird Momo are available for house and pet sitting. We are both currently studying online and are taking this opportunity to travel and experience living in different areas of Australia. We have over 25 years experience in caring for other people's property as if it were our own, through renting but we would like to exit the rental market... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 26 Mar 6 Apr 10 Apr 5 May 30 Aug 8 Nov