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Find a Dentist in Mawson Lakes

5 dental practices in Mawson Lakes are listed on Find a Dentist.

Mawson Lakes is a suburb in the Salisbury 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.

Mawson Lakes at a glance

Mawson Lakes counted 13,794 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 33 against 41 for South Australia.

Children aged 0–14 were 18.6% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 8.1% (South Australia: 17.0% and 20.1%). Couple families with children made up 48.4% of families, against 40.8% across South Australia.

54.8% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Vietnamese (4.9%), Mandarin (4.7%) and Punjabi (4.1%).

Public dental options near Mawson Lakes

Mawson Lakes is in the City of Salisbury local government area, and SA Dental lists a Salisbury clinic. All children under 18 can attend SA Dental clinics; adults need a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card. Call 1300 008 222 to find your closest clinic.

Before you book a dentist near Mawson Lakes

  • 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 Mawson Lakes?

SA Dental lists a Salisbury clinic, and Mawson Lakes is in the City of Salisbury area. Call 1300 008 222 to confirm your closest clinic.

Can I search for a dentist in Mawson Lakes who speaks Vietnamese?

Yes, add Vietnamese to your search. At the 2021 Census, Vietnamese was the most common language other than English used at home in Mawson Lakes, at 4.9% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Can children in Mawson Lakes 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, 18.6% of Mawson Lakes residents were aged 0–14.

Which council area is Mawson Lakes in?

Mawson Lakes is in the Salisbury 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.

  1. ABS – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
  2. SA Dental – Emergency dental care
  3. healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
  4. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Mawson Lakes (SAL40844)
  5. SA Dental – Find a clinic
  6. SA Dental – Who can attend (children)
  7. SA Dental – Who can attend (adults)
  8. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  9. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  10. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
  11. Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  12. Services Australia – How to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule