Find a Dentist in Wollongong
135 dental practices in the Wollongong area are listed on Find a Dentist.
Wollongong runs along a narrow strip between the escarpment and the sea, from the northern suburbs down to Shellharbour. That shape means a practice that looks close on a map can be a longer drive at peak times, so it is worth searching by the suburb you will travel from.
Tell the search above what you need, such as “Saturday check-up, Corrimal” or “dentures, Warrawong, pension card”. Below is local context and how public dental care works in the Illawarra.
Who lives in Wollongong
The 2021 Census recorded 305,691 residents in the Wollongong urban area, with a median age of 39 compared with the New South Wales median of 39.
Around 17.9% of residents were aged 0–14 and 18.9% were 65 or older, a mix of families, working-age adults and older residents.
Most people (81.7%) used only English at home; the most common other languages were Macedonian (2.0%), Italian (1.1%) and Arabic (1.1%). You can still ask our search for a practice that speaks your language; we only show it where the practice has told us, so confirm when you call.
Public dental care in the Illawarra
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District provides public dental care for eligible residents. Requests are assessed and prioritised by dental need. To access the service, call 1800 679 336 with your Medicare card and, for adults, your Centrelink concession card.
Medicare, health funds and payment options in Wollongong
Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, and private health insurance extras cover helps within your policy’s limits. Ask any practice in Wollongong for a written treatment plan, whether you can claim your health fund on the day, and whether payment plans are available. You can include these in your search. See the New South Wales guide for public dental eligibility.
Urgent dental care in Wollongong
If you have swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious injury to the face or head, call 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
For health advice any time, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. To contact a NSW public dental service, call 1800 679 336.
How Find a Dentist matches you
Type what you need in your own words: your suburb in Wollongong, the kind of care you are after, and anything that matters to you, such as hours, payment plans, children, nerves, access needs or language. The search matches this against the details practices provide and explains each match in plain language.
We do not show star ratings or reviews, and we cannot give dental or medical advice. Please do not enter personal details such as your name, phone number or Medicare number.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get public dental care in Wollongong?
Call 1800 679 336. Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District assesses each request and prioritises care by dental need.
Can children use public dental care in Wollongong?
Children under 18 who live in NSW and are eligible for Medicare can receive public dental care.
Can I ask for a dentist who speaks Macedonian or Italian?
Yes, include the language in your search. We only show languages that practices have told us about, so confirm when you call.
Can my child use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Wollongong?
If your child is eligible, yes, at public or private practices that accept CDBS. It covers basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years; Services Australia writes to families whose children are eligible.
Can I search for a dentist in Wollongong who speaks Macedonian?
Yes, add the language to your search. At the 2021 Census, Macedonian was the most common language other than English used at home in the Wollongong urban area, at 2.0% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
How do I check a Wollongong dentist is registered?
Search the Ahpra Register of practitioners by name or registration number.
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 2021 Census QuickStats, Wollongong (1036)
- Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD – How to access dental services
- NSW Health – Dental information for patients
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
- healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
- Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Services Australia – Who can get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Department of Health – Guide to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, Version 16 (PDF, Oct 2026)
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners