Petme · Canberra

House sitting across Canberra and the surrounding suburbs

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

The Protection Plan covers up to A$32,000 of emergency vet expenses per booking, at no extra cost. You pay for pet sitting in your own home and that is it. In the denser inner suburbs you will usually find several sitters within a few streets.

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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
Protection Plan per booking
200K+
Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

House sitters available in Canberra

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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.

A$32,000 Protection Plan

Every booking includes up to A$32,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and with no deductible. 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 Canberra

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

Pricing

What does house sitting cost in Canberra?

Sitters in Canberra 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 Canberra

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Coverage

Suburbs across Canberra

Petme sitters are available across every major suburb of Canberra and surrounds.

CivicBraddonKingstonManukaDicksonBelconnenWodenTuggeranongGungahlinYarralumlaForrestAinslie

Canberra

About a sitter who stays over in Canberra

Canberra owners book Petme around the parliamentary sitting calendar more than around the school calendar. Recurring weekday walks for office-based public servants are a steady chunk of bookings, and house-sits spike when MPs and staffers travel between Canberra and home electorates.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.
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 Canberra vetted?
Yes. Every pet minder passes identity and background checks before they can take an overnight booking. Each booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
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 Canberra?
Overnight house sitting in Canberra 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.
How far ahead should I book in Canberra?
In Canberra 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.
Will the sitter be there all day?
Not usually. Canberra house sitters commit to the nights and to agreed daytime cover, not to staying in the house around the clock. Agree the hours in chat so the expectation is set before you book.

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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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