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Dentist jobs and cost of living in Melbourne, VIC
A city of coffee, laneways, trams and four seasons in a day, with a huge food scene and a large, established Indian community.
What is left over in Melbourne?
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 11 of 16 places for a single dentist.
| Household | Left over a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Just you | A$44,561 | A$3,713 |
| You and a partner earning A$40k (illustrative) | A$63,791 | A$5,316 |
| Couple and one child, partner earning A$40k, temporary visa, 5 days of childcare | A$19,271 | A$1,606 |
Is Melbourne short of dentists?
Major cities: about 70 dentists per 100,000 people. More competition for work. 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 Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
Our figure is about A$641 a week for a typical home (Reported capital median, 2nd quarter 2026, Jun quarter 2026). It is graded B for confidence. A one-bedroom is usually cheaper and a family home more.
Is Melbourne a regional area for visas?
Melbourne sits inside a major city that is excluded from the 491 regional definition (Greater Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane). Check the official Home Affairs postcode list.
What is the weather like in Melbourne?
Roughly 27°C on an average January day and 14°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 Melbourne?
Major cities: about 70 dentists per 100,000 people. More competition for work. 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 Melbourne.
How far is Melbourne from the nearest capital?
Melbourne is itself a capital city.
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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.