Petme · Bunbury

House sitting in Bunbury while your pets stay home

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

A sitter lives in at your Dalyellup or Carey Park place and looks after the pets on their usual routine. Rates run A$45-75 per night. Reviews, booking and payment sit in the 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.

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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 Bunbury

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

Megan

Megan

Availability confirmed 3d ago

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Loving family in Meadow Springs offering full-time care & attention! ❤️🐾

Meadow Springs
From A$20

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 Bunbury

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

Pricing

What does house sitting cost in Bunbury?

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

from A$45
Standard per night
A$45–A$75
Typical range in Bunbury
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Coverage

Suburbs across Bunbury

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

South BunburyEast BunburyCarey ParkWithersDalyellupGlen IrisCollege GroveDavenportGelorupPictonUsherEaton

Bunbury

Booking house sitting in Bunbury

Bunbury sits about 175 km south of Perth on the coast of the South West, making it Western Australia's third largest city. The urban area spans from the inner suburbs of South Bunbury and East Bunbury out to newer residential estates like Dalyellup and College Grove, giving pet owners a mix of compact townhouse streets and larger family lots with gardens.

The climate is Mediterranean: dry, warm summers running from November to March and wet, mild winters from May to September. The summer heat and extended dry spells push demand for dog walkers and drop-in visits upward, particularly in the newer outer suburbs where working families commute to the city centre or to nearby industrial sites. Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet reserve provide popular off-lead walking corridors close to the CBD.

Bunbury acts as the service hub for the broader South West region, drawing in residents from surrounding towns for shopping, healthcare, and work. Pet-care demand tracks the city's steady population growth, with suburbs like Dalyellup and Glen Iris generating consistent requests for boarding and house-sitting from families who travel back to Perth or interstate on weekends.

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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 Bunbury 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 Bunbury?
Overnight house sitting in Bunbury runs A$45–A$75 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 Bunbury?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Bunbury and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Does the sitter stay overnight?
Yes. House sitting in Bunbury means the sitter stays at your place for the nights you book, so your pets keep their own bed, their own routine and their own yard while you are away.

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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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