Full-mouth scaling and polishing under general anaesthesia, with dental x-rays at most clinics.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$455–A$1,085 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$425–A$1,010 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$420–A$995 | |
| Perth WA | A$390–A$920 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$380–A$900 | |
| Darwin NT | A$380–A$900 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$380–A$900 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$370–A$885 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$370–A$885 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$370–A$875 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$365–A$865 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$360–A$855 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$360–A$855 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$360–A$855 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$355–A$840 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$350–A$830 |
Nationally A$380–A$900 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.
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