Petme · Brisbane

Brisbane house sitting, with the sitter staying at your place

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. A$32,000 Protection Plan included.

Pets stay in their own home while a sitter lives in for the stretch you are away, around A$60-105 per night. Read reviews, meet the sitter, then book through the Petme app.

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0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

0%
Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Brisbane

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Angela Stoddard

Angela Stoddard

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Fun, friendly live in sitter!

Fortitude Valley
From A$10
Shiho

Shiho

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Cart III in animal care student🐾

Carindale
From A$10

Why Petme

Why Aussie owners pick Petme house sitters

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Aussie pet owners.

Protection Plan up to A$32,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs. That covers the emergencies Aussie owners worry about most, from paralysis ticks to snake bites and summer heat.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across Brisbane

Coverage across every suburb of Brisbane and surrounds. Message a few sitters in chat before you book.

Pricing

What does house sitting cost in Brisbane?

Sitters in Brisbane set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from A$60
Standard per night
A$60–A$105
Typical range in Brisbane
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Service fee for you

Coverage

Suburbs across Brisbane

Each sitter sets the area they cover across Brisbane and surrounds. Check a profile to see whether it includes your suburb.

Brisbane CBDFortitude ValleyNew FarmWest EndPaddingtonSouth BrisbaneBulimbaToowongIndooroopillyChermsideCarindaleWynnumNorthsideSouthside

Brisbane

About overnight care at your place in Brisbane

Brisbane has the longest dog-walking season in the country. Outside of January–February heat waves and the worst of the wet, walks happen year-round. Owners on the peninsula and around the river bends use Petme drop-in visits while at work.

Queensland school holidays match the rest of the country in summer, but the late-September break (footy finals season) is a smaller demand spike that catches first-time owners out. Lock in a sitter early.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can the sitter water plants and collect mail?
Yes. Add any household tasks to your booking notes. House sitters typically water plants, collect post, and rotate lights so the home looks lived-in.
Are pet minders in Brisbane vetted?
Yes. Every pet minder passes identity and background checks before they can take an overnight booking. The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Is there a service fee for owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the minder's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed stay.
How much does a house sitter cost in Brisbane?
Overnight house sitting in Brisbane runs A$60–A$105 per night, depending on the number of pets, the length of the stay, and any plant or mail tasks.
Does the pet minder stay in my home the whole time?
Yes. Your minder sleeps at your place, follows your pet's normal routine, and agrees any short outings with you in advance. Most house-sits include feeding, walks, play, and a daily update.
What if my place has a smart lock or alarm?
Walk the sitter through it at the meet and greet. Plenty of Aussie owners use smart locks and basic keypad alarms; sitters keep codes confidential.
How far ahead should I book in Brisbane?
In Brisbane you can usually find someone within a day or two, and there are normally several sitters close by to compare. School holidays and the Christmas to January stretch book out earliest, so lock those in further ahead.
What is the difference between house sitting and boarding?
House sitting happens at your home in Brisbane and boarding happens at the sitter's. Choose house sitting when the pet copes badly with a new environment, or when you also want the house lived in.
Can I book a sitter in the Northside and Southside?
Yes, when a sitter's service area covers your suburb. Each Brisbane sitter on Petme sets the area they travel to or host from, and their profile shows it. Search from your own suburb in the app to see who covers it before you message anyone.

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Message a few sitters in chat, set up a meet and greet, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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