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Dentist jobs and cost of living in Sydney, NSW
Australia's biggest city: harbour, beaches and the largest dental market, with the highest rents in the country.
What is left over in Sydney?
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 16 of 16 places for a single dentist.
| Household | Left over a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Just you | A$36,761 | A$3,063 |
| You and a partner earning A$40k (illustrative) | A$54,431 | A$4,536 |
| Couple and one child, partner earning A$40k, temporary visa, 5 days of childcare | A$9,911 | A$826 |
Is Sydney 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 Sydney. 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 Sydney?
Our figure is about A$841 a week for a typical home (Cotality (CoreLogic) rental review, capital city median, Jun quarter 2026). It is graded A for confidence. A one-bedroom is usually cheaper and a family home more.
Is Sydney a regional area for visas?
Sydney 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 Sydney?
Roughly 27°C on an average January day and 17°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 Sydney?
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 Sydney.
How far is Sydney from the nearest capital?
Sydney 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.