Petme · Lismore

A sitter who stays over across Lismore and the surrounding suburbs

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

You pay the sitter's rate and nothing on top. Cashback lands automatically after every booking in Lismore. Travel between suburbs is short, so a sitter across town is still a few minutes away.

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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

Verified pet sitters in Lismore

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

Mel

Mel

From A$15

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Happy furfriend sitter

South Golden Beach

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 Lismore

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

Pricing

What does house sitting cost in Lismore?

Sitters in Lismore 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 Lismore

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Coverage

Suburbs across Lismore

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

East LismoreNorth LismoreSouth LismoreLismore HeightsGoonellabahGirards HillChilcotts GrassModanvilleDunoonNimbin

Lismore

How overnight care at your place works in Lismore

Lismore sits on the Wilsons River in NSW's Northern Rivers region, roughly 730 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. The city is the main service centre for a wide rural catchment that includes hinterland villages like Nimbin and Dunoon, and its population swells with university students attending Southern Cross University. The surrounding landscape mixes river flats, rainforest remnants and cattle country, so pet owners here tend to keep a mix of dogs, cats and farm animals.

The climate is humid subtropical, with warm summers regularly hitting 35 degrees and annual rainfall averaging around 1,300 mm. Summer humidity is high and the Wilsons River floodplain means the city has experienced repeated major flood events. Demand for pet boarding and in-home pet care rises sharply during flood evacuations and around the Christmas holiday period when residents leave town.

The city's suburbs spread across both sides of the river. Goonellabah on the higher ground to the southeast has grown steadily and holds a large share of the residential population. Chilcotts Grass, Lismore Heights and Girards Hill are established family areas close to the CBD. The hinterland villages within the LGA are rural enough that residents often rely on pet sitters willing to travel, making in-home care a practical preference over kennels.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Lismore?
Overnight house sitting in Lismore 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.
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 Lismore 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.
How far ahead should I book in Lismore?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Lismore and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Do I need to provide anything for the sitter?
A bed, bathroom access and clear instructions. Lismore owners usually leave food, a vet contact and a written routine, and run through all of it at the meet and greet.

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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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