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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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Syd - Syd and Anne
3Years
Couple
We love travelling and have caravanned and travelled around many parts of Australia. We love staying in different places, and are particular about keeping house. We love pets. We had a dog for thirteen years, but are not allowed to now in our retirement village. We have been married for over forty years and are retired, enjoying travel around Australia. Your place is safe with us. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 13 Aug 25 Sep 28 Sep 12 Oct 12 Oct 16 Dec 17 Dec 3 Jan'27
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Garry and Annamaree
Couple
We are both in our 60's.
Garry comes from a Farming Background and over his lifetime has had several Dogs and dealings with Farm animals.
Annamaree has had many pet cats.
We are now looking to travel around a bit and house/Pet sit as we have a lot of love to give some furry friends after having to put our much loved Cattle Dog down in 2025 and are facing the same situation with our 16+yr... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 12 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 26 Jan'27 12 Mar'27 12 May'27
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Emma - Activeminders
Couple
ID Check
Recently retired Magistrate and office administrator (now sports events volunteer). Previous long time dog owners (Jack Russell and 2 X Australian terrier x shitzu) for approximately 22 years in total. Responsible home owners. Mature, honest and dependable. Hoping to explore new travel and living opportunities and help other home and dog owners. We are an active couple and enjoy dog walking... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 11 Sep 23 Nov 5 Dec 16 Jan'27 8 May'27 29 May'27
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Kerry - Ms Kerry
2Years
Solo
Hi, I’m Kerry — a retired mum and grandmother, recently returned to Australia after many years living and traveling overseas.
Because I’m so well-traveled myself, I truly understand how hard it is to leave your beloved pets and home behind. My goal is simple: to help you travel with total peace of mind, knowing everything you love is safe, happy, and cared for.
Why choose me:
• ... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 8 Oct 28 Oct 1 Nov 11 Nov 21 Nov 5 Dec 13 Dec 30 Dec 9 Jan'27 16 Jan'27 1 Feb'27 12 Mar'27 7 Apr'27 14 May'27
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SADYA - Ms
Solo
I am recently retired and exploring all opportunities in volunteering and travelling to see more of Australia and the world. I will carry out mind a home periods alone, or with my partner, when his work commitments allow. I enjoy the company of animals and taking care of them and I am a keen walker. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions except Central West, Far West, New England North West
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Ian - Retired Couple
1Year
Couple
ID Check
We (Ian &Trish) are healthy, clean living (non smokers), tidy and respectful of others belongings, and most importantly trust worthy. You can trust us to take good care of your pet(s) and home. Our identity has been verified by MindaHome. We moved Bendigo (Vic) in 2020 to be closer to our two primary school aged grand children. We have owned and cared for
several cats over the years, but... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 1 Oct 31 Oct 2 Nov 28 Feb'27
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She + 2 cats
Solo
ID Check
Seeking to stay in or near Alstoneville for 2 weeks minimum to 1 year maximum. Or high ground between there and Mullumbimby.
I travel with my two cats. I'm clean and tidy and enjoy the quiet. I like painting and printmaking, swimming, walking, reading, meditating, abc radio, cats and all animals. I'm a non smoker, rare drinker and non meat eater. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Karina
2Years
Solo
Hello! My name is Karina and I am excited to offer my services as a reliable, respectful and trustworthy home and pet minder
With a deep sense of responsibility and a genuine love for animals, I am committed to providing the utmost care and attention to your home and beloved pets whilst you are away
A little bit about me:
*Licensed Mortgage Professional & Business Owner – Clients... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Sandra
Family
I’m 40yr old women travelling while my own home is holiday let.
We live in beautiful Cairns and often host guests from Italy or Japan. Our home is for sale and air BnB. We are extremely clean and tidy by lifestyle habits.
I’m a past executive professional CFO and artist - strange mix I know!
My daughter age 13 is an athlete and crazy loves her health & fitness.
My son aged 8... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Glynnis - Travelling Spirits
Couple
ID Check
Free spirited retirees who have a love for life & our families. We are travelling this beautiful country & always love helping people in any way we can. We take great pride in everything we do. We have no pets travelling with us. We have worked on a million acre station north of Alice Springs, reared abandoned calves, a sick donkey. Tom is an ex truck & coach driver & lived in Darwin for 20+... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions except Sydney North, Sydney East, Hunter
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Unavailable for bookings the Summer months due to potential bushfire risks on our home property in Hobart.
We are active retirees who used Mindahome for our Greyhound housesits successfully until we lost our last older greyhound after 10 years recently. We understand having respectful and caring people caring for much loved pets in your home is essential for a relaxed break away. We prefer... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 1 Oct 11 Oct
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Max and Theresa
Couple
We are a married couple in our early 60s . Young at heart, animal lovers who have recently retired and starting our new adventures.😊. We are planning on travelling around Australia in our Coaster bus
We have lived and raised a family in the Forster area for the last 30 years .
We are Australian citizens who are honest clean and reliable.
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Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney South, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers, Riverina, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Bree - Mum who loves to travel and loves animal
8Years
Solo
Hi my name's Bree,
I'm a 39yo female who's a Registered Nurse and has 3 girls. We love animals and would love a getaway or two! We would be happy to do anything around your house etc that you needed whilst you were away and treat it as our own.
Bree :)
Ps: Please feel free to contact me anytime. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Steve - Philo
Couple
ID Check
Having recently retired we have been on the road for 16months ,honesty,reliability a strength .love beach and country ,we are pretty much country people .
We love golf and long walks .
Parents of 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren .
Love the garden and don’t like city life too much.
We are both very fastidious people and will care for your home ,pets and surrounds as if
it were our... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 23 Aug 26 Sep 28 Sep 20 Oct 26 Oct 5 Dec 25 Dec 16 Jan'27 14 Jan'27 28 Jan'27 19 Apr'27 28 May'27
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Julie - Caring Pet & House Sitter
Solo
ID Check
As a support worker with a long-standing non-profit organisation, I care for aged care clients in their own homes. My work is casual, about 4 days (some half days) a week. I also love caring for all creatures great and small.
Neutral Bay has been my choice of home and have lived in Australia all my life. I am a mum (2 grown up sons, both live in QLD) and I enjoy walking daily.
I can be... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 18 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 1 Oct 2 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 9 Nov
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Claire - Reliable, Mature & Caring House Sitter |
Solo
ID Check
Hello! I'm Claire, a reliable, trustworthy and active 59-year-old currently based in Cairns, Queensland. I'm now in a wonderful stage of life where I have the freedom to travel throughout Australia, caring for homes, gardens and beloved pets while their owners are away.
My home is currently rented to excellent long-term tenants, allowing me the flexibility to travel wherever I'm needed. I... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 18 Sep 30 Sep 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 11 Nov 13 Nov 25 Nov 27 Nov 11 Dec 15 Dec 28 Dec 30 Dec 13 Jan'27 20 Jan'27 27 Jan'27 5 Feb'27 28 Feb'27 1 Mar'27 8 Mar'27 22 Apr'27 25 May'27 10 Jun'27 30 Jun'27
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Tim and Sarah - Reliable and Trustworthy Married Couple
6Years
Couple
We are a caring married couple in our early 50's who currently live in Brisbane city, and enjoy getting away and experiencing different areas. We especially love the outdoors and animals, so are reliable in looking after pets. We have both grown up with dogs and love taking them for walks. Before we moved to China for a year and a half we did a few house-sits around Brisbane over a 6 month... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 24 Dec 2 Jan'27
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Rachel - Rachel & fam
Family
We are an outdoorsy adventurous family of 4, (one girl aged 12 & one boy aged 14) who live in country Victoria & spend alot of time outside school term boating, camping,fishing, hiking & exploring. We also love animals, have some sheep of our own and enjoy looking after pets. We are respectful, honest, trustworthy, clean & tidy.. Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 29 Dec 9 Jan'27
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Hi! I’m Natalie, a 28-year-old professional originally from London who has recently relocated to Sydney. I’ve grown up surrounded by animals my entire life, so having to leave my own furry friends back home has definitely been one of the hardest parts of moving to Australia — I’m very much missing the cuddles!
I’m currently travelling around Australia and would love the... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
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Mimi - Mimi and Christo for house sitting
Couple
ID Check
We are a retired couple who lived in our own house in Townsville for 23 years. We are currently travelling in our motorhome, looking at relocating futher south.
We had Nala, our ginger cat for 17 years and we regularly looked after our neighbour's cat when she travelled.
We often stay in caravanparks when travelling, but we look forward to breaking it off with a house-sit with the company... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 25 Sep 4 Oct
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Jude - Active & versatile solo traveller
5Years
Solo
ID Check
Current status: I have sold my home on wheels and am now looking for another. I could possibly fit in a short house sit in the Sunshine Coast area before I travel to South Korea and Japan in Oct-Nov 2026.
2023 I spent travelling overseas. Since my return I have been vanlife-ing, traveling and house sitting, mostly along the east coast.
I spent 2020 to 2022 volunteering with BlazeAid at... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 21 Sep 16 Nov
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Sharon - Attentive Loving Pet & Home Carer
2Years
Solo
Hello, my name is Sharon. I am a mature (over 59) professional (lawyer) single female (with no children), ready to look after your home and pets with love, respect and care. While I am a home owner (which is located in a different state), I am taking a period experiencing freedom before settling down again. I have been a pet mother (before my beautiful puppy, who is very missed, passed... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Marika - Calm, mature animal lover
Solo
ID Check
Hi, I’m Marika. Friends tell me I'm reliable, calm and caring. I'm a mature woman with a genuine love of animals and respect for other people’s homes and privacy.
I’m quite house-proud, clean and organised by nature, and I enjoy creating peaceful, well cared for spaces. I'll notice when things need doing and I take pride in leaving homes tidy, cared for and running smoothly.
I love... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW Sydney North, Sydney South, Sydney East, Sydney West and Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, South East NSW, Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Current bookings: 27 Sep 6 Nov
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Margaret - Fit mature female cat person
7Years
Solo
Hello I am Margaret. I am a retiree who absolutely adores cats. Currently I do not have any pets of my own and I miss spending time with, and enjoying the company of pussy cats.
I like to live a quiet life which means I could spend a good deal of time at the property, caring for your home and pets.
I currently live with my sister who is a keen gardener, as she travels a lot I often... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions
Current bookings: 13 Sep 5 Oct 18 Jan'27 16 May'27
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Experience makes a difference!
7Years
Solo
PLEASE NOTE: currently only available Sept & Dec 2027, & Jan-Mar 2028.
Extremely reliable, responsible, capable, mature (but fit and healthy), non-smoker, professional. I’m an Australian, living overseas, but will be back home in Australia from Sept 2027 till the end of March or April 2028.
I have 11 years of house/pet-sitting experience in several countries and have plentiful... Read more
Preferred locations: NSW All regions