Side hustle: How owning a pool, tennis court or backyard in SA could earn you thousands this Summer – Beragampengetahuan

Your backyard could earn you a $5000 income this summer and you barely have to lift a finger. Picture: supplied.

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A Prospect homeowner is among those comfortably riding the sharing economy wave, renting out her pool by the hour in a move that’s not just driven by monetary gain.

Aamna Tunio is just one South Australian who has put their pool up for rent on sharing platform Swimply – an Airbnb style system for the backyard that allows users to rent out their pool, tennis, pickleball or basketball court.

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In SA, current hire costs range between $30 and $50 an hour, meaning pool owners stand to make well over $5000 a year if they lease out their asset for as little as two hours a week.

Ms Tunio, who joined Swimply just over a month ago, said she made $300 from just seven bookings.

However, she said it was the people she’s helped along the way that made the venture truly worthwhile.

“I grew up with a pool and having those memories made with my cousins, my family, that’s not something you get when you go to a public pool,” Ms Tunio said.

“I’m also a Muslim so I understand what it’s like for Muslim communities in Australia to go out in public pools where you have to cover your face or can’t show your face … so this gives them an opportunity to enjoy their time with family and not having to worry about covering themselves up.

“Recently, I also had a family reach out to me saying they had a special-needs child … asking `would it be okay hosting us?’

“I said definitely – that’s what I’m doing this for … to give back to the community.”

Swimply is seeing a wave of Aussie hiring private pools and tennis courts for family fun. Picture: swimply.au

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Ms Tunio, who is leasing out her pool for $35 per hour, said the initiative had helped pay for bills.

“It’s been an amazing passive income.”

Swimply Australia director Sam McDonagh said he anticipated pool hire to triple across Australia this summer.

“With the rising cost of living in Australia, it is natural that people will explore ways to generate additional income or offset their expenses,” Mr McDonagh said.

“Swimply offers a simple solution for pool and court owners across the country to do just this.

“However, we have also observed that some hosts join Swimply as a means of providing convenient and economical access to a pool for their local community.”

Sydney currently leads the national pool hire market with 228 listings on Swimply, followed by Brisbane with 98 pools for hire.

Rounding out the top five are Melbourne with 123 pools for hire, 46 in Perth, 8 in Adelaide and five in newcomer Hobart.

Looking for a new home and want to join the pool-hire revolution? Here are five homes that are sure to make a splash with buyers.

12 Dawn Close, Andrews Farm

Priced below the Adelaide-wide median house price of $700,000, this five-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a lined in-ground swimming pool and pitched outdoor entertainment area is sure to impress.

The home, situated on a 643sq m allotment, has been listed with a price guide of $620,000 to $660,000.

It also features a 9kW solar system, a double carport with drive through access, and front and rear landscaped gardens.

The property is for sale through Ray White Craigmore.

12 Dawn Close, Andrews Farm. Picture: beragampengetahuan.com.au

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10 Bellevue Circuit, Gulfview Heights

With spectacular views across Adelaide’s north, this family entertainer sets a picturesque backdrop for fun-filled days of kids (big and small) splashing in the sunbathed swimming pool before a delicious barbecue is served on the outdoor deck.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home will undoubtedly impress from the moment you walk through the front door and has been listed with a price guide of $1.1m.

The property is for sale through Harris Real Estate Kent Town.

10 Bellevue Circuit, Gulfview Heights. Picture: beragampengetahuan.com.au

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28 Clement Rd, Athelstone

Boasting a large in-ground swimming pool, a concrete basketball court and separate tennis court, this six-bedroom foothills home could provide buyers with a serious side hustle.

Listed for sale without a price guide, the home also features a stone cottage granny flat, a butcher’s room with additional cool room storage, a four-car garage, plus carport parking for three to four more vehicles – all on 4780sq m of land.

The property is for sale through LJ Hooker Property Specialists.

28 Clement Road, Athelstone. Picture: beragampengetahuan.com.au

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8 Naley Court, Noarlunga Downs

With an entire area dedicated to summer fun and outdoor entertaining, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has it all.

The sparkling and solar heated pool will entice you and your guests – it offers a cozy pavilion area ready to host memorable family gatherings and sun-soaked lazy weekends.

Inside, the home, which sits on 1400sq m of land, boasts plenty of space to stretch out and relax, while a 5kW solar system will help reduce power bills.

The home has been listed without a price guide through Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Adelaide.

8 Naley Court, Noarlunga Downs. Picture: beragampengetahuan.com.au

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8 Bluelake Court, Tennyson

Not only does this home offer sweeping water views, six bedrooms and room for a caravan, boat and trailer but it comes with its own aquatic wing that includes a 10.5m indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa.

It’s undoubtedly a haven for memorable pool parties and fun family time, all within walking distance to major amenities, schools, the city and the beach.

The property has been listed without a price guide through Ous Property.

8 Bluelake Court, Tennyson. Picture: beragampengetahuan.com.au

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