Domestic assistance providers in Surry Hills, New South Wales

Domestic assistance in Surry Hills, New South Wales is available through a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had a population of 15828 and a median age of 35. There were 583 people identified as needing help with core activities, representing 3.7 percent of the suburb. Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with essential household routines. This support is intended for those with assessed disability or aged care needs, not to replace regular household expenses. The suburb sits close to Haymarket, Darlinghurst, and Redfern, offering options for comparison.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering Surry Hills, NSW — 39 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 Surry Hills 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.

Surry Hills at a glance

Of the 1,242 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Surry Hills is number 68 for domestic assistance listings, with 39. The most is Sydney, with 412.

Domestic assistance near Surry Hills

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

Who lists domestic assistance in Surry Hills

39 register listings for domestic assistance cover Surry Hills: 33 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had 15,828 residents with a median age of 35. 583 people (3.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 10.4% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,308 a week.

Reach varies. 18 cover 5 or fewer areas, 14 cover 6 to 25 areas, 5 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 11 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (37 of 39), community access (34 of 39), personal care (33 of 39), transport (30 of 39) and housing (SDA & SIL) (27 of 39).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 2 of the 39 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Able Cleaning Services Australia, Able Foods, Affinity Community Group and Australian Chinese Community Association.

31 of the 39 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Surry Hills cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 41.

Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills

There are 39 Domestic assistance listings in Surry Hills. Of these, 33 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care. Two providers list only Domestic assistance as their service. Surry Hills has 18 different supports listed in the area, with a typical provider offering 10 supports. Nearby, Redfern has 22 listings and Darlinghurst has 13. Sydney, just 2 kilometres away, has 412 listings for comparison.

What Domestic assistance includes

Domestic assistance supports safe and functional living at home. Tasks can include routine cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, laundry and linen changes, and basic household organisation. Some providers may also help with meal preparation or support simple household routines. Shopping and assistance with daily tasks may be included if agreed and funded. This support is designed for people with assessed needs, rather than to cover everyday household costs.

Surry Hills by the numbers at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had a population of 15828. The median weekly household income was 2308 dollars. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over was 10.4 percent. Of all residents, 3.7 percent needed help with core activities, compared to 5.8 percent across New South Wales. These figures offer a snapshot of the local community and needs.

Comparing Domestic assistance in nearby suburbs

Surry Hills is surrounded by suburbs with their own Domestic assistance options. Haymarket has 6 listings, Darlinghurst has 13, and Redfern has 22. Chippendale, Ultimo, and Paddington each have between 3 and 17 listings. This allows people in Surry Hills to compare choices close to home. Sydney, the nearest major centre, has the highest number of listings at 412.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills

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

See all 33 NDIS providers listed in Surry Hills

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in Surry Hills

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

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Surry Hills

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 Surry Hills. 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 Surry Hills

Each number is how many register listings in Surry Hills list that support.

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Questions about domestic assistance in Surry Hills

What tasks are included in Domestic assistance in Surry Hills?

Domestic assistance may cover cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and help with essential household routines. Some providers may also offer shopping or help with daily tasks, depending on funding and agreements.

How many Domestic assistance providers are in Surry Hills?

There are 39 Domestic assistance listings in Surry Hills. Of these, 33 are registered for NDIS and 6 for aged care.

How does Surry Hills compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Surry Hills has 39 listings. Neighbouring suburbs such as Redfern have 22, Darlinghurst has 13, and Haymarket has 6 listings. Sydney, nearby, has 412 listings.

Who is Domestic assistance designed for?

Domestic assistance is intended for people with assessed disability or aged care needs. It is not meant to replace ordinary household expenses, but to support safe and functional living at home.

What was the population and median age of Surry Hills at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, Surry Hills had a population of 15828 and a median age of 35.

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