Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Dental Cleaning cost across Australia

Full-mouth scaling and polishing under general anaesthesia, with dental x-rays at most clinics.

A$380–A$900national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$770
PerthA$655
DarwinA$640
GeelongA$640
CairnsA$630
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cats hide dental pain. Most owners only find out at the cleaning that teeth need to come out.
  • Ask whether dental x-rays and bloodwork are in the quote or billed separately.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$455–A$1,085
Melbourne VICA$425–A$1,010
Canberra ACTA$420–A$995
Perth WAA$390–A$920
Brisbane QLDA$380–A$900
Darwin NTA$380–A$900
Geelong VICA$380–A$900
Gold Coast QLDA$370–A$885
Cairns QLDA$370–A$885
Townsville QLDA$370–A$875
Ballarat VICA$365–A$865
Newcastle NSWA$360–A$855
Toowoomba QLDA$360–A$855
Bendigo VICA$360–A$855
Adelaide SAA$355–A$840
Hobart TASA$350–A$830
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of dental cleaning in Australia?

Nationally A$380–A$900 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover dental cleaning?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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