Find a Dentist in Emu Plains

Emu Plains at a glance

The 2021 Census recorded 8,126 residents in Emu Plains; their median age was 41, compared with 39 statewide.

Children aged 0–14 were 18.7% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 21.6% (New South Wales: 18.2% and 17.7%). Couple families with children made up 45.6% of families, against 44.7% across New South Wales.

89.0% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Greek (0.7%), Arabic (0.4%) and Hindi (0.3%).

Public dental options near Emu Plains

Emu Plains is in the Penrith local government area, which is part of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The district’s public dental clinics include the Nepean Centre for Oral Health and the Blue Mountains Hospital Dental Clinic. All children under 18 who live in the district can use them, as can adults with Medicare and a Health Care, Pensioner Concession or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Call 1800 679 336.

Before you book a dentist near Emu Plains

• 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.