Domestic assistance providers in South Perth, Western Australia

Domestic assistance in South Perth supports daily living at home. This service can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other essential routines. In South Perth, you can find a range of providers offering this support. At the 2021 Census, South Perth had a population of 12,596 and 341 people needed help with core activities. The suburb is part of Western Australia and is surrounded by areas such as Como and Victoria Park. Comparing options locally and nearby can help you find a suitable provider for your needs.

This page lists domestic assistance providers and register listings covering South Perth, WA — 49 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 South Perth and the surrounding Western Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

South Perth at a glance

Of the 317 Western Australia suburbs we compare, South Perth is number 14 for domestic assistance listings, with 49. The most is Perth, with 304.

Domestic assistance near South Perth

These Western Australia suburbs are the closest to South Perth with register listings for domestic assistance. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists domestic assistance in South Perth

49 register listings for domestic assistance cover South Perth: 46 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, South Perth had 12,596 residents with a median age of 42. 341 people (2.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Western Australia. 20.9% were aged 65 or over (16.1% across Western Australia). The median household income was $2,026 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 26 cover 6 to 25 areas, 12 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include domestic assistance here also list support workers (42 of 49), community access (41 of 49), personal care (41 of 49), transport (40 of 49) and housing (SDA & SIL) (35 of 49).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 5 of the 49 list domestic assistance as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aussie True Companion, St. Giles Care Group, Bila Community Group and Briony Erica Care Pathways.

44 of the 49 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in South Perth cover 18 different supports. Domestic assistance is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 52.

South Perth 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 South Perth

There are 49 listings for domestic assistance in South Perth. Of these, 46 are NDIS listings and 3 are aged care listings. Some providers offer only domestic assistance, with 5 listings focused solely on this service. On average, each listing covers 11 different supports. You can find local providers such as Aussie True Companion, St. Giles Care Group, Bila Community Group and Briony Erica Care Pathways.

Comparing nearby suburbs for domestic assistance

If you are considering other locations, Como has 19 listings for domestic assistance and is just 1 km away. Victoria Park, located 3 km from South Perth, offers 42 listings. Other nearby suburbs include Kensington with 6 listings, Karawara with 5, and Manning with 8. Comparing these options may provide a broader view of available services and support types in your area.

South Perth community profile at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, South Perth had a population of 12,596 people. The median age was 42, and the median weekly household income was $2,026. There were 341 people needing help with core activities, making up 2.7% of the population. This is lower than the 4.6% for Western Australia and 5.8% for Australia overall. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over was 20.9%.

What domestic assistance can include

Domestic assistance may cover routine cleaning of living areas, kitchens and bathrooms. It can also include laundry, linen changes and basic household organisation. Some providers support meal preparation or planning simple meals. Shopping or help with household tasks may be available where agreed and funded. Assistance can also involve prompts or shared tasks that help a person maintain skills and routines.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered domestic assistance for South Perth 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 South Perth

46 NDIS listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for South Perth, WA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 46 NDIS providers listed in South Perth

Aged care register listings for domestic assistance in South Perth

3 aged care listings include domestic assistance among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for South Perth, WA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 3 aged care providers listed in South Perth

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 South Perth. 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 South Perth

Each number is how many register listings in South Perth list that support.

Domestic assistance in other Western Australia suburbs

Questions about domestic assistance in South Perth

What does domestic assistance in South Perth include?

Domestic assistance can include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping assistance and help with essential household routines. The exact supports depend on the provider and your funding.

How many domestic assistance providers are listed in South Perth?

There are 49 domestic assistance listings in South Perth. Of these, 46 are NDIS providers and 3 are aged care providers.

How does South Perth compare to nearby suburbs for listings?

South Perth has 49 listings. Nearby Como has 19, Kensington has 6, and Victoria Park has 42. Comparing these may help you find the right fit.

What percentage of South Perth residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 2.7% of South Perth residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the state and national percentages.

Is domestic assistance only for NDIS participants?

Domestic assistance is available for both NDIS participants and people using aged care funding. In South Perth, there are listings for both types of support.

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