Petme · Melbourne

House sitting in Melbourne, booked in the app

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

Meet first, book second. Sitters who stay at your place in Melbourne show you how they work before anything is locked in. Inner-suburb bookings tend to fill first, so a weekday slot is easier to hold than a weekend one.

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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 Melbourne

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

Heidi O

Heidi O

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Lifelong animal lover with over 9 years of hands-on experience!

Melbourne
From A$20
Charlotte

Charlotte

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Animal lover | Melbourne (Collingwood, Fitzroy and surrounding suburbs)

Collingwood
From A$30
Jameson Butler

Jameson Butler

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Moved to Melbourne two years ago and really miss spending time with furry friends! I absolutely love dogs and cats and would love to help where I can!

St Kilda
From A$15
Mel Taylor

Mel Taylor

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Mature, reliable couple with lots of happy customers

Melbourne
From A$15
Stacey

Stacey

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

Every pup deserves to feel like the main character

Melbourne
From A$30
Milena Peña

Milena Peña

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’m a caring, responsible and trustworthy person who genuinely loves animals. I enjoy spending time with pets, taking them for walks, playing with them and making sure they feel safe, happy and comfor

Melbourne
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 Melbourne

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

Pricing

What does house sitting cost in Melbourne?

Sitters in Melbourne 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 Melbourne
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Coverage

Suburbs across Melbourne

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

Melbourne CBDFitzroyCarltonRichmondSt KildaSouth YarraBrunswickFootscrayHawthornNorthcotePrahranDocklandsEastern suburbsSouth EastWestern suburbs

Melbourne

Booking overnight care at your place in Melbourne

Melbourne pet owners book differently to the rest of the country. More walks, more doggy daycare, fewer overnight stays, and a heavy bias toward inner-north suburbs where apartment living is the norm and most owners need a weekday walker.

AFL grand final week, the Spring Carnival, and Christmas are the three demand spikes. Sitters in Brunswick, Northcote, and Fitzroy fill up first; book at least six weeks ahead for the December–January peak.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Overnight house sitting in Melbourne runs A$60–A$105 per night, depending on the number of pets, the length of the stay, and any plant or mail tasks.
How far ahead should I book in Melbourne?
In Melbourne 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. Melbourne 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.
Can I book a sitter in the Eastern suburbs, South East and Western suburbs?
Yes, when a sitter's service area covers your suburb. Each Melbourne 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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