Domestic assistance providers in Five Dock, New South Wales

Domestic assistance in Five Dock supports people with everyday household tasks. This service is available in Five Dock, New South Wales, and may include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with routines. At the 2021 Census, Five Dock had a population of 9,823, with 536 people needing help with core activities. The area had a median age of 41 and a median weekly household income of $2,328. Domestic assistance providers in Five Dock may support people with disability or aged care needs, depending on their funding and assessment.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Five Dock, NSW — 20 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list domestic assistance among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About domestic assistance

Help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other household tasks. People in Five Dock and the surrounding New South Wales area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Five Dock at a glance

Of the 1,242 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Five Dock is number 166 for domestic assistance listings, with 20. The most is Sydney, with 412.

Domestic assistance near Five Dock

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Five Dock with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists domestic assistance in Five Dock

20 register listings for domestic assistance cover Five Dock: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 4 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Five Dock had 9,823 residents with a median age of 41. 536 people (5.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 16.9% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,328 a week.

Reach varies. 3 cover 5 or fewer areas, 3 cover 6 to 25 areas, 11 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (18 of 20), community access (17 of 20), personal care (17 of 20), respite care (15 of 20) and housing (SDA & SIL) (14 of 20).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 2 of the 20 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include 2c Care Services, Five Dock and Sydney Mowing and Lawn Care.

18 of the 20 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Five Dock cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 1 by listings.

Five Dock has more domestic assistance listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Domestic assistance providers in Five Dock

There are 20 domestic assistance providers listed in Five Dock. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS and 4 are listed for aged care. Some providers offer only domestic assistance, while others include this service as part of a wider range of supports. For example, the typical provider in Five Dock lists around 10 different supports. Local listings include 2c Care Services and Sydney Mowing and Lawn Care.

Comparing Five Dock with nearby suburbs

If you are considering options beyond Five Dock, nearby suburbs such as Wareemba and Rodd Point are close by, each with 5 or 6 listings for domestic assistance. Haberfield and Abbotsford, both about 2 km away, each have 7 providers. Sydney, located 7 km from Five Dock, has 412 listings. Comparing listings in these areas may help you find a provider that suits your needs.

What domestic assistance can include

Domestic assistance can cover tasks such as routine cleaning of essential living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens. It may also include laundry, changing linen, meal preparation, and some shopping or household task assistance, where this is agreed and funded. Support can involve prompts or help with tasks to maintain skills and routines. The exact services depend on the provider and the person’s assessed needs.

Census insights for Five Dock households

At the 2021 Census, 5.5 percent of people in Five Dock needed help with core activities. This is slightly below the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. People aged 65 and over made up 16.9 percent of Five Dock’s population. These figures can offer some context when looking at the demand for domestic assistance in the suburb.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Five Dock yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for domestic assistance in Five Dock

16 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Five Dock, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Five Dock

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Five Dock

4 aged care listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Five Dock, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 4 aged care providers listed in Five Dock

Domestic assistance at a glance

Domestic assistance helps a person maintain a safe and functional home through tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and essential household routines. Funded support should relate to assessed disability or aged care needs rather than simply replacing ordinary household expenses.

What domestic assistance may include

Read the full guide to domestic assistance: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these domestic assistance-specific checks when you contact providers in Five Dock. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Five Dock

Each number is how many register listings in Five Dock list that support.

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Questions about domestic assistance in Five Dock

How many domestic assistance providers are in Five Dock?

There are 20 domestic assistance providers listed in Five Dock. Of these, 16 are registered for NDIS and 4 for aged care.

What tasks can domestic assistance cover?

Domestic assistance may include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with daily household routines. The specific tasks depend on the provider and the person’s needs.

How does Five Dock compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Nearby suburbs such as Wareemba and Rodd Point each have 5 or 6 listings. Haberfield and Abbotsford each have 7, while Sydney has 412 listings.

What percentage of Five Dock residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 5.5 percent of Five Dock residents needed help with core activities. This is slightly below the state average of 5.8 percent.

Who can access domestic assistance in Five Dock?

Domestic assistance in Five Dock is available to people with assessed disability or aged care needs, depending on their funding and eligibility.

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