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House Sitting in ooralea, 4740

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Part of the Mackay Region

Local Lifestyle Guide

Ooralea eases into a quiet, residential rhythm, a place where the days unfold with a relaxed pace, perfect for settling into a home and its routines. Here, the hum of family life is the predominant sound, and the area’s character leans towards an unhurried existence. You'll find the tree-lined streets offer pleasant, shaded routes for regular dog walks, or for a quiet stroll to enjoy the local green spaces that dot the suburb, often frequented by children riding bikes or neighbours catching up. Daily life centres on ease. Essential errands are handled swiftly; a quick drive brings you to local stores and services, ensuring more time at home with your charge, whether that’s a contented cat napping in a sunbeam or a dog enjoying its usual park visit. The calm, established nature of Ooralea means pets can maintain their routines without disruption, fitting naturally into the neighbourhood's own steady cadence. Beyond your immediate street, a short drive opens up access to the wider Mackay area. You might venture to Slade Point Beach for a coastal walk, or head to Caneland Central for larger shopping needs, all without losing the sense of returning to Ooralea's tranquil embrace. Living here means being part of a low-key, considerate community, where an unspoken understanding of quiet enjoyment pervades, ensuring your stay feels like a genuine residency.

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mackay, Queensland

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

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mackay, Queensland

8 Day Stay • Listed 19 May 2026
Responsiveness

Care for 1dog 1 cat Chickens ( maybe babies ) Water veggie garden.

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ooralea, Queensland

8 Day Stay • Listed 07 May 2026
Responsiveness

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
Responsiveness

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
Responsiveness

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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beaconsfield, Queensland

15 Day Stay • Listed 20 June 2025
Responsiveness

We have 1 dog that needs food and water and a walk and 2 budgies that needs to be fed

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Postcode Insight

40.1
Avg stay (days)
9
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