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Find a Dentist in Sorrento

Sorrento is a suburb in the Joondalup 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.

Sorrento at a glance

At the 2021 Census, Sorrento had 7,795 residents and a median age of 47 (Western Australia: 38).

Children aged 0–14 were 17.5% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 24.4% (Western Australia: 19.0% and 16.1%). Couple families with children made up 49.8% of families, against 44.6% across Western Australia.

88.1% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Italian (1.3%), German (0.6%) and Afrikaans (0.6%).

Public dental options near Sorrento

For postcode 6020, the Dental Health Services clinic finder lists the Warwick, Joondalup and Morley 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 Sorrento

  • 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 Sorrento?

The Dental Health Services clinic finder lists the Warwick government dental clinic first for postcode 6020, at 316 Erindale Road, Warwick. Eligible adults need a current Health Care or Pension Concession Card.

Can I search for help with dentures in Sorrento?

Yes. Include “dentures” or “denture repair” in your search, and mention a pension or health care card if you have one. 24.4% of Sorrento residents were 65 or older at the 2021 Census, compared with 16.1% across Western Australia.

Can children in Sorrento 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, 17.5% of Sorrento residents were aged 0–14.

Which council area is Sorrento in?

Sorrento is in the Joondalup 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. Dental Health Services WA – Emergency?
  3. Dental Health Services WA – Quick Guide
  4. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Sorrento (WA) (SAL51360)
  5. Dental Health Services WA clinic finder, postcode 6020 – 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