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Find a Dentist in Bankstown

43 dental practices in Bankstown are listed on Find a Dentist.

Bankstown is a suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. Use the search at the top of this page to describe what you need, for example a check-up, help for a child or support for nerves.

Bankstown at a glance

The 2021 Census recorded 34,933 residents in Bankstown; their median age was 34, compared with 39 statewide.

Children aged 0–14 were 20.3% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 12.4% (New South Wales: 18.2% and 17.7%). Couple families with children made up 49.5% of families, against 44.7% across New South Wales.

18.0% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Vietnamese (20.3%), Arabic (19.3%) and Urdu (5.1%).

Public dental options near Bankstown

Bankstown is at the northern end of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, which runs from Bankstown to Bowral. The district’s Yagoona Adult Oral Health Clinic is at the Yagoona Community Health Centre, 425 Hume Highway, open 8am to 4:30pm on weekdays. Other district clinics include Fairfield and Liverpool. Bookings are through 1800 679 336.

Before you book a dentist near Bankstown

  • Check the dentist is registered on the Ahpra Register of practitioners.
  • Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, so ask for a written treatment plan, and whether you can claim your health fund on the day or use a payment plan.
  • Ask about appointment times, parking or public transport, and access if you use a wheelchair or pram.

Frequently asked questions

Is there public dental care near Bankstown?

Yes, for eligible adults and children. South Western Sydney Local Health District runs the Yagoona Adult Oral Health Clinic on the Hume Highway. Call 1800 679 336.

Can I search for a dentist in Bankstown who speaks Vietnamese?

Yes, add Vietnamese to your search. At the 2021 Census, Vietnamese was the most common language other than English used at home in Bankstown, at 20.3% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Can children in Bankstown use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

If they are eligible, yes, at public or private practices that accept CDBS, for basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years. At the 2021 Census, 20.3% of Bankstown residents were aged 0–14.

Which council area is Bankstown in?

Bankstown is in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

Sources and last checked

Facts on this page were checked on 26 October 2026 against these sources. Fees, phone numbers and eligibility can change, so please confirm with the service.

  1. ABS – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
  2. healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
  3. NSW Health – Dental information for patients
  4. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Bankstown (SAL10181)
  5. NSW Health – South Western Sydney Local Health District
  6. South Western Sydney LHD – Oral Health Services: clinic locations
  7. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  8. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  9. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
  10. Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  11. Services Australia – How to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule