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Find a Dentist in Bondi

Bondi is a suburb in the Waverley 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.

Bondi at a glance

Bondi counted 10,411 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 34 against 39 for New South Wales.

Children aged 0–14 were 12.7% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 12.2% (New South Wales: 18.2% and 17.7%). Couple families with children made up 35.1% of families, against 44.7% across New South Wales.

69.2% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Spanish (4.5%), Russian (2.9%) and Portuguese (2.8%).

Public dental options near Bondi

Bondi is within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, which covers the area from the Sydney CBD south to the Royal National Park. Its public dental clinics for adults and children include the Kogarah Community Dental Clinic and the Sutherland Hospital Dental Clinic at Caringbah. Call 1800 679 336 to be assessed and told where you can be seen.

Before you book a dentist near Bondi

  • 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 Bondi?

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District provides public dental care for eligible people, at clinics including Kogarah and Caringbah. Call 1800 679 336 to find out where you can be seen.

Can I search for a dentist in Bondi who speaks Spanish?

Yes, add Spanish to your search. At the 2021 Census, Spanish was the most common language other than English used at home in Bondi, at 4.5% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Which council area is Bondi in?

Bondi is in the Waverley local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

What should I do in a dental emergency in Bondi?

Call 000 for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face or head injury. For health advice any time, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. To contact a NSW public dental service, call 1800 679 336.

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, Bondi (SAL10462)
  5. NSW Health – South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
  6. South Eastern Sydney LHD – Dental services: Adult clinics
  7. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  8. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  9. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)