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House Sitting in ooralea, 4740

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Part of the Mackay Region

Local Lifestyle Guide

Settling into Ooralea means embracing a quieter rhythm, a suburban pocket south-west of Mackay's city heart where daily life unfolds with an unhurried ease. Newer residences stand alongside established homes, creating a varied streetscape often shaded by young trees. You'll observe neighbours on morning walks or children playing along local pathways, contributing to an established, family-oriented feel. This is a place where respectful quiet defines the streetscape, allowing for peaceful pet care and home maintenance. For companion animals, the numerous local pocket parks and open green spaces, particularly those near the Ooralea Racecourse, offer pleasant routes for daily exercise, often just a short stroll from most homes. Essential groceries or pet supplies are easily sourced at Ooralea Central shopping precinct, or a brief drive to larger centres if needed. The morning air frequently carries the scent of freshly cut grass, punctuated by bird calls rather than urban clamour. You'll find maintaining daily routines simple, whether it involves a leisurely walk with the dog along paved paths or a quiet afternoon observing the neighbourhood from the porch.

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Recent Activity in 4740

mackay, Queensland

8 Day Stay • Listed 19 May 2026
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Care for 1dog 1 cat Chickens ( maybe babies ) Water veggie garden.

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ooralea, Queensland

8 Day Stay • Listed 07 May 2026
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I’m looking for reliable, caring house sitters from Thursday 7th May to Friday 15th May (inclusive) to stay in my nea...

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slade point, Queensland

154 Day Stay • Listed 13 May 2026
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DO YOU WANT TO LIVE 5 MINUTES AWAY FROM THE BEACH IN TROPICAL QUEENSLAND AND 1 HOUR AWAY FROM THE GATEWAY TO THE WHIT...

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mount pleasant, Queensland

18 Day Stay • Listed 16 Feb 2026
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House- clean and tidy house regularly. Pets. 2 cats Feed and provide fresh water twice daily. Play with and give ...

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ooralea, Queensland

51 Day Stay • Listed 10 Jan 2026
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We are requiring a house sitter, preferably with their own Caravan, on 10/01/2026. This date is set as we need to be ...

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ooralea, Queensland

59 Day Stay • Listed 10 Jan 2026
Responsiveness

Persons to mind our property while we are away and water the orchid house and plants. No mowing the lawn, as we hav...

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ooralea, Queensland

28 Day Stay • Listed 19 Dec 2025
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Fed cat on daily bases

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beaconsfield , Queensland

20 Day Stay • Listed 08 Sept 2025
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3 spoiled cats require feeding, love & cuddles, as well as some watering of some pot plants. Our home is low mainten...

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Postcode Insight

43.3
Avg stay (days)
8
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