Find a Dentist in Manly
21 dental practices in Manly are listed on Find a Dentist.
Manly is a suburb in the Northern Beaches 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.
Manly at a glance
Manly counted 16,296 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 38 against 39 for New South Wales.
Children aged 0–14 were 13.4% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 15.4% (New South Wales: 18.2% and 17.7%). Couple families with children made up 35.8% of families, against 44.7% across New South Wales.
79.6% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Spanish (2.5%), French (2.0%) and Portuguese (1.9%).
Public dental options near Manly
Northern Sydney Local Health District runs public dental care for eligible people in its area, which includes the Northern Beaches. The nearest of its listed clinics is the Brookvale Community Health Centre on Pittwater Road; others are at Hornsby, St Leonards and Top Ryde. Children under 18 and adults with a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card can call 1800 679 336.
Before you book a dentist near Manly
- 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 Manly?
Northern Sydney Local Health District lists a public dental clinic at Brookvale Community Health Centre. Call 1800 679 336 to check eligibility and book.
Can I search for a dentist in Manly 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 Manly, at 2.5% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
Which council area is Manly in?
Manly is in the Northern Beaches local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.
What should I do in a dental emergency in Manly?
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.
- ABS – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
- healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
- NSW Health – Dental information for patients
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Manly (NSW) (SAL12485)
- Northern Sydney LHD – Oral Health Service
- NSW Health – Northern Sydney Local Health District
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)