Find a Dentist in Palmerston

7 dental practices in the Palmerston area are listed on Find a Dentist.

Palmerston is a suburb of Darwin. 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.

Palmerston at a glance

Palmerston counted 37,247 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 31 against 33 for Northern Territory.

Children aged 0–14 were 25.3% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 6.4% (Northern Territory: 21.0% and 8.9%). Couple families with children made up 48.4% of families, against 44.7% across Northern Territory.

72.5% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Tagalog (2.2%), Filipino (1.6%) and Greek (1.0%).

Public dental options near Palmerston

NT Oral Health Services runs a Palmerston community clinic at 3 Gurd Street, Farrar, open 8am to 4:30pm on weekdays. Call 08 8922 6466. School dental clinics also run at set times at Bakewell, Driver and Moulden Park primary schools.

Before you book a dentist near Palmerston

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 Palmerston?

Yes. NT Oral Health Services has a Palmerston clinic at 3 Gurd Street, Farrar. Call 08 8922 6466.

Can I search for a dentist in Palmerston who speaks Tagalog?

Yes, add Tagalog to your search. At the 2021 Census, Tagalog was the most common language other than English used at home in Palmerston, at 2.2% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Can children in Palmerston 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, 25.3% of Palmerston residents were aged 0–14.

What should I do in a dental emergency in Palmerston?

Call 000 for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face or head injury. If you need immediate dental help and are not eligible for public dental care, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or find after-hours medical care.

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.