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Find a Dentist in Scarborough

5 dental practices in Scarborough are listed on Find a Dentist.

Scarborough is a suburb in the Stirling 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.

Scarborough at a glance

At the 2021 Census, Scarborough had 17,605 residents and a median age of 36 (Western Australia: 38).

Children aged 0–14 were 14.5% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 12.7% (Western Australia: 19.0% and 16.1%). Couple families with children made up 36.1% of families, against 44.6% across Western Australia.

80.7% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Portuguese (2.3%), Spanish (1.2%) and Italian (1.0%).

Public dental options near Scarborough

For postcode 6019, the Dental Health Services clinic finder lists the Warwick, Morley and Liddell government dental clinics as the closest. The first listed is the Warwick clinic at 316 Erindale Road, Warwick ((08) 9447 8011).

These clinics provide general and emergency care for eligible Health Care and Pension Concession card holders, and urgent care is by phone appointment only.

Before you book a dentist near Scarborough

  • 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 Scarborough?

The Dental Health Services clinic finder lists the Warwick government dental clinic first for postcode 6019, at 316 Erindale Road, Warwick. Eligible adults need a current Health Care or Pension Concession Card.

Can I use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Scarborough?

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 Scarborough in?

Scarborough is in the Stirling local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

What should I do in a dental emergency in Scarborough?

Call 000 for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face or head injury. Eligible patients needing urgent care should phone their local public dental clinic first, or call Dental Health Services on (08) 9313 0555. After-hours dental advice: 1800 098 818 (6:30pm–8am).

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. Dental Health Services WA – Emergency?
  3. Dental Health Services WA – Quick Guide
  4. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Scarborough (WA) (SAL51330)
  5. Dental Health Services WA clinic finder, postcode 6019 – first listed: Warwick, 316 Erindale Road, Warwick, (08) 9447 8011
  6. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  7. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  8. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
  9. Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  10. Services Australia – How to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule