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Dentist jobs and cost of living in Alice Springs, NT
The heart of the outback: desert landscapes, huge skies, hot summers and cool, clear winter days.
What is left over in Alice Springs?
Using the national median dentist income (A$131,588 at five days), tax, rent sized to the household and our living cost assumptions. It ranks 6 of 16 places for a single dentist.
| Household | Left over a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Just you | A$48,110 | A$4,009 |
| You and a partner earning A$40k (illustrative) | A$68,050 | A$5,671 |
| Couple and one child, partner earning A$40k, temporary visa, 5 days of childcare | A$23,530 | A$1,961 |
Is Alice Springs short of dentists?
Remote areas: about 20 dentists per 100,000 people. Fewest dentists per person. A 2026 federal modelling report describes the dental workforce challenge as mainly one of distribution: dentists are concentrated in cities, while regional and remote areas have fewer per person. That is a general signal, not a promise of work in Alice Springs. See the Dental Practitioner Supply and Demand Compendium (April 2026) and a 2026 summary of the AIHW figures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Alice Springs?
Our figure is about A$550 a week for a typical home (NT Government housing data (houses $650, units $450), midpoint, Jun quarter 2026). It is graded B for confidence. A one-bedroom is usually cheaper and a family home more.
Is Alice Springs a regional area for visas?
Under the common reading of the 491 visa definition (everywhere except Greater Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), Alice Springs counts as regional. Check the official Home Affairs postcode list before relying on this.
What is the weather like in Alice Springs?
Roughly 36°C on an average January day and 20°C on an average July day (rounded long-term averages; check the Bureau of Meteorology for exact figures). Remember January is summer in Australia.
Are dentists needed in Alice Springs?
Remote areas: about 20 dentists per 100,000 people. Fewest dentists per person. Federal modelling suggests the shortage is mostly about where dentists work rather than how many there are. This is a general signal, not a job listing for Alice Springs.
How far is Alice Springs from the nearest capital?
Alice Springs is about 1,500 km by road from Adelaide, the nearest capital.
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General information only, not financial, tax, visa or migration advice. Figures are indicative and change. OSCE Coach is operated by SQH Technologies and is not affiliated with the Australian Dental Council.