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Find a babysitter or nanny near you

542 babysitters and nannies list a profile here. Browse them free and message whoever you like. They keep 100% of what they earn.

What brings you here?

  • Free to browse

    Every listed profile is public. No account needed to look.

  • Message babysitters directly

    No agency in between. You arrange it yourselves.

  • ID and WWCC checked by us

    Verified profiles wear the badge. The rest say they aren't.

A babysitter and two children building a block tower on a timber floor.

For families

How it works

  1. Find a babysitter near you

    Search your suburb on the map or as a list. Every profile shows their rate and when they're free, along with any reviews from families. You don't need an account to look.

    A map in the app with pins for babysitters nearby, and one suburb's babysitters in a sheet pulled half way up.

  2. Message the ones you like

    Ask about a Saturday night, a regular weekday or meeting first. They can send you their resume and references in the chat.

    A conversation in the app where a babysitter shares a resume and a list of references with a parent.

  3. Arrange it between you

    You agree the rate, the hours and how you'll pay them directly. We don't handle the money and we never take a cut.

    A babysitter's profile in the app, with an intro video, an hourly rate and a button to send a message.

Step 1 of 3

The badge means we checked their ID and their WWCC ourselves, with the register in the state that issued it, not that they ticked a box. What we check, and what we don’t

Real profiles, real rates

Babysitters and nannies near Marrickville

Verified profiles first, then whoever is closest.

  • Anna D.$35/hr

    Anna D.

    Newtown · 2.6 km

    Verified October 2026
    Active this week

    Preschool teacher from Italy with 6 years of childcare experience

  • Chloe P.$40–50/hr

    Chloe P.

    Newtown · 2.6 km

    Verified September 2026
    Active this month

    Registered paediatric nurse, currently studying interior design.

  • Annabel L.$30–50/hr

    Annabel L.

    Newtown · 2.6 km

    Verified September 2026
    Active this month

    Studying primary teaching, experienced babysitter & childcare worker

  • Carmen V.$35–45/hr

    Carmen V.

    Leichhardt · 3 km

    Verified October 2026
    Active this week

    Experienced nanny who is happy to help where she can.

  • Georgia B.$35–50/hr

    Georgia B.

    Leichhardt · 3 km

    Verified September 2026
    Active this month

    Experienced, mature-age nanny ready to collaborate with your family!

  • Lexi L.$35–45/hr

    Lexi L.

    Camperdown · 3.1 km

    Verified September 2026
    Active this week

    Caring and reliable, with a genuine love for spending time with kids!

  • Katharine A.$30–40/hr

    Katharine A.

    Annandale · 3.5 km

    Verified October 2026
    1 review

    Reliable babysitter available for casual and regular babysitting

  • Esther W.$35–50/hrNew

    Esther W.

    Campsie · 4.8 km

    Verified October 2026
    Active this week

    Responsible, Realiable and Friendly

  • Urvi P.$20–40/hr

    Urvi P.

    Ultimo · 5 km

    Verified September 2026
    1 review

    Bachelor of Nursing (advanced studies) student at university of Sydney

  • Paula A.$30–60/hr

    Paula A.

    Redfern · 5.1 km

    Verified September 2026
    Active this week

    Pediatric Nurse, casual availability

  • See all babysitters and nannies near Marrickville

What it costs

Two numbers matter: what babysitters ask, and what we add on top.

What babysitters charge

$33–$40an hour, from the 472 profiles that state a rate

Every profile states its own rate and you filter by it. You pay the babysitter directly, at the rate on their profile or whatever you agree together.

What moves a babysitting rate

What we add on top

$0for everyone

Browsing, messaging, and posting an ad cost nothing, and there is no card to enter anywhere. We are a new site, and what we want right now is families meeting babysitters and nannies.

Why the site is free

Browse by suburb

Babysitters travel, so each page lists the ones nearest it, closest first.

Suburbs by region
MarrickvilleSummer HillAshfieldHaberfieldFive DockCroydonBurwoodStrathfieldAnnandaleWestgateCamperdownForest Lodge

Not near any of these? The search box works from any Australian suburb. Babysitters in Sydney and nannies in Sydney list the ones nearest the city.

A parent at her kitchen table in the evening, smiling as she types what she needs into her phone.

Or post what you need

An ad does the waiting for you. Say which times you usually need someone and how many kids.

Babysitters who travel to your suburb see it, and the nearby ones hear about it the day it goes up. The interested ones message you directly.

Post an ad

Free, and it takes about two minutes.

The app

AusBabysitters is on the App Store and Google Play

Search on a map, message babysitters and nannies, and keep a shortlist, on your phone. The same account as here.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
A list of babysitters in the app, each with a photo, an hourly rate, what they offer and when they are free.

you set the terms

Do you babysit or work as a nanny?

Listing takes about three minutes. Families message you here, you set your own rate, and you keep 100% of what you earn.

List your profileHow it works for babysitters

New to it? How to become a babysitter in Australia covers the steps, and how much to charge for babysitting covers the money. See what families are asking for on babysitting jobs in Sydney.

  • You set the rate

    Your profile states your hourly rate, and you change it whenever you like.

  • You choose when

    Casual evenings, the same days each week, or both. You say which.

  • You keep 100%

    We never handle the payment, so there is no commission and no booking fee.

Questions parents ask

Is it really free right now?
Yes, for everyone, with no card and no trial period. Nothing on this site sits behind a payment. The site is new and cheap to run, and free is how it grows. Why the site is free.
What does the verified badge actually mean?
The badge means we checked their ID and their WWCC ourselves, with the register in the state that issued it, not that they ticked a box.The badge shows the month we checked. Profiles that haven’t done it say “Not yet verified” rather than hiding it. Exactly what we check, and what we don’t.
Can I find a nanny here, or only babysitters?
Both, and mostly they are the same people. People here say whether they want casual evenings, regular ongoing work, or both. The difference is regularity rather than hours: an occasional Friday is babysitting, the same days every week is nanny work, whatever you call it. Search either way and message whoever suits. Where the line falls in NSW. How to hire a nanny covers the regular kind.
Do babysitters need a Working With Children Check?
Usually not for casual babysitting in your own home, though each state sets its own rule: NSW does not require one for that. A nanny or anyone providing regular ongoing care does need one, and you are expected to verify it yourself. Verified babysitters and nannies here have had their WWCC checked by us. For anyone else, ask to sight it. How to check a WWCC.
What do babysitters charge?
Babysitters here usually ask between $33 and $40 an hour, going by the 472 profiles that state a rate. Every profile states its own rate, you can filter by it, and there are no booking fees on top. What moves a babysitting rate. How much a nanny costs covers the ongoing kind.
How do I get in touch with a babysitter?
Browse without an account, then sign in with an email address and a six-digit code to message anyone. You agree times, rate, and payment directly with the babysitter. We never handle the money. How to find a babysitter in Sydney is the longer version. Questions to ask a babysitter is what to put in the first message.
Can I post an ad instead of browsing?
Yes. A standing ad says which times you usually need someone and how many kids, and the babysitters and nannies who travel to your suburb get emailed about it. The interested ones message you here, and your name and photo are only shown to them.
How do reviews work?
Both directions. A review follows a conversation on this site, or comes from a family a babysitter or nanny asked to review them, who has to sign in with the email address the babysitter or nanny gave us.

Guides

What the NSW rules actually say, and what babysitters around Sydney charge.

All guides
A nanny helping a school-age child with homework at a kitchen table

The law

Babysitter vs nanny: what NSW law actually requires

A privately arranged babysitter in your own home doesn't legally need a Working With Children Check. A nanny does, and you are expected to verify it. Where the line sits, and why.

Matt Lewandowski · Updated · 5 min read

A parent making notes at a kitchen table while a toddler plays behind her

Safety checks

How to check a babysitter's WWCC (NSW parent's guide)

Anyone can verify a NSW Working With Children Check for free in about two minutes. What you need before you start, and what each result means.

Kelly Lewandowski · Updated · 8 min read

A parent and a babysitter talking across a kitchen table with a notebook between them

Rates

Babysitting rates in Australia: what sitters charge in 2026

What babysitters in Sydney and Melbourne ask per hour, counted from 281 listed rates, the legal minimum in every state, and what moves a rate.

Kelly Lewandowski · Updated · 7 min read