Find a Dentist in Southport

37 dental practices in Southport are listed on Find a Dentist.

Southport is a suburb in the Gold Coast 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.

Southport at a glance

Southport counted 36,786 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 37 against 38 for Queensland.

Children aged 0–14 were 11.5% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 19.3% (Queensland: 18.7% and 17.0%). Couple families with children made up 26.9% of families, against 41.2% across Queensland.

67.4% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (4.0%), Korean (2.5%) and Japanese (1.9%).

Public dental options near Southport

Gold Coast Health lists the Southport Health Precinct among its public oral health locations, alongside Robina, Palm Beach, Gold Coast University Hospital and Burleigh. Care is available to eligible Queenslanders.

Before you book a dentist near Southport

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 Southport?

Yes. Gold Coast Health lists the Southport Health Precinct as one of its public oral health locations. Care is for eligible people.

Can I search for a dentist in Southport who speaks Mandarin?

Yes, add Mandarin to your search. At the 2021 Census, Mandarin was the most common language other than English used at home in Southport, at 4.0% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Can I search for help with dentures in Southport?

Yes. Include “dentures” or “denture repair” in your search, and mention a pension or health care card if you have one. 19.3% of Southport residents were 65 or older at the 2021 Census, compared with 17.0% across Queensland.

Which council area is Southport in?

Southport is in the Gold Coast local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

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.