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

Removal of diseased or resorbing teeth, billed on top of the cleaning. Cats get tooth resorption far more often than dogs.

A$330–A$1,140national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$885
PerthA$750
DarwinA$735
GeelongA$735
CairnsA$720
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Ways to pay less

  • Full-mouth extractions sound drastic but most cats eat better afterwards.
  • Get a written estimate with a best case and a worst case before the anaesthetic.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Cairns would get roughly A$650 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.

Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$400–A$1,370
Melbourne VICA$370–A$1,275
Canberra ACTA$365–A$1,255
Perth WAA$340–A$1,165
Brisbane QLDA$330–A$1,140
Darwin NTA$330–A$1,140
Geelong VICA$330–A$1,140
Gold Coast QLDA$325–A$1,115
Cairns QLDA$325–A$1,115
Townsville QLDA$325–A$1,105
Ballarat VICA$320–A$1,095
Newcastle NSWA$315–A$1,085
Toowoomba QLDA$315–A$1,085
Bendigo VICA$315–A$1,085
Adelaide SAA$310–A$1,060
Hobart TASA$305–A$1,050
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of dental extractions in Australia?

Nationally A$330–A$1,140 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 extractions?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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