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Find a Dentist in Sippy Downs

Sippy Downs is a suburb in the Sunshine 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.

Sippy Downs at a glance

At the 2021 Census, Sippy Downs had 11,544 residents and a median age of 33 (Queensland: 38).

Children aged 0–14 were 17.8% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 17.3% (Queensland: 18.7% and 17.0%). Couple families with children made up 41.4% of families, against 41.2% across Queensland.

83.4% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (1.3%), Nepali (0.9%) and Korean (0.7%).

Public dental options near Sippy Downs

Sunshine Coast Health provides public oral health services from clinics including Caloundra Hospital, Maroochydore, Nambour Hospital, Noosa Community Health and Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Care is available to eligible Queenslanders.

Before you book a dentist near Sippy Downs

  • 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 Sippy Downs?

Sunshine Coast Health lists public dental clinics including Caloundra Hospital, Maroochydore and Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Can I use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Sippy Downs?

If your child is eligible, yes, at public or private practices that accept CDBS. It covers basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years.

Which council area is Sippy Downs in?

Sippy Downs is in the Sunshine Coast local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

What should I do in a dental emergency in Sippy Downs?

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 in Queensland, call 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84.

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.

  1. ABS – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
  2. Queensland Government – 13 HEALTH
  3. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Sippy Downs (SAL32574)
  4. Queensland Government – Public dental services
  5. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  6. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  7. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
  8. Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  9. Services Australia – How to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule