As of December 1, 2024, Australia has 3,517 dental clinics, marking a 1.67% increase compared to 2023. Of these, 2,749 clinics (78.16%) operate as single-owner businesses, while 768 clinics (21.84%) belong to larger brands.
The states with the highest number of dental clinics are New South Wales with 1,034, Victoria with 845, and Queensland with 770. The average age of dental clinics in Australia is 6 years and 8 months.
Dental clinics in Australia are increasingly leveraging digital platforms to connect with patients. Here's a snapshot of their online presence:
- 441 clinics have LinkedIn profiles,
- 2,110 have Facebook pages,
- 1,472 are active on Instagram,
- 396 use X (formerly Twitter),
- 51 have TikTok accounts, and
- 472 run YouTube channels.
Furthermore, 3,160 clinics have their own websites, while 357 do not maintain a website.