Your home, in good hands.
Create a listing, review applications, compare profiles, chat privately and choose the person who best suits your home and pets.
Your street address is never shown publicly. Listings display only your suburb.
A little care. A world of connection.
Australia's house
sitting community.
Now with its
own home.
Whether you're looking for a trusted sitter or your next house sit, HSA brings everything together in one place.
Homeowners list free until 31 December 2026. See how it works →
More than a place to stay.A home to care for. A friend to make.
Verified profilesPrivate messagingDigital sit agreementsPet care cards
Two sides. One good match.
A little peace of mind.
A new place to belong.
From a couple of indoor cats to a few weeks by the coast, every sit is different.
A change of scenery.
A familiar kind of care.
Search using plain English to find the sits that suit your lifestyle, then apply with confidence knowing you'll have clear pet information, direct messaging and a written agreement before you arrive.
Find your next sit →Built around trust
“House sitting works
because people
trust each other.”From the HSA community story
That's why HSA includes verified profiles with ID, address and phone verification. Members can also choose to add Police Checks and Working With Children Checks to their profile.
Every sit can include a digitally signed agreement and detailed pet care cards, helping everyone start with clear expectations.
Explore the HSA features →The Knowledge Centre
A little know-how
goes a long way.
Getting Started
Benefits of House Sitting
Discover why house sitting is growing across Australia. Learn how homeowners, house sitters and pets all benefit from a well-planned house sit.
Read the article : Benefits of House Sitting | Why Homeowners, Sitters and Pets All Win
Home Owners
How to Choose the Right House Sitter
Learn how to choose the right house sitter with practical advice on applications, interviews, references and building trust before you leave home.
Read the article : How to Choose the Right House Sitter
Home Owners
Home Owner Checklist
Leaving home? Follow this complete home owner checklist to prepare your home, pets and house sitter for a safe, stress-free and successful house sit.
Read the article : Home Owner Checklist | Prepare for a Successful House SitA familiar face behind it all
Built by someone
who's been there.
Hi, I'm Colin Dixon. I spent eight years travelling Australia as a house sitter, living the same lifestyle thousands of Australians enjoy today.
House Sitting Australia grew from a simple idea: keep the friendly community we've built since 2011, but give it the tools it deserves.
Read our story →Your next chapter starts here
Make yourself
at home.
Whether you're planning your first sit or your hundredth,
we'd love to welcome you.