National median for dental crown is $1,841. View Australia's real-world price spread and find local clinics.
Australia-wide median
$1,841
Based on 158 real patient reports, the national typical out-of-pocket gap is $1,841.
Patient-reported median, not a quote. How we calculate this →
All prices include GST unless stated.
Full Market Range
$1,550 - $4,000
Middle 50% Range
$1,700 - $1,956
Patient Reports
158 reports
Current Signal
22 Oct 2026
48 patients contributed recently
With a larger set of reports, the median is the most stable baseline. It strips out highly subsidised public patients and premium outliers so you can budget from the middle of the market.
Reviewed dataset
Every data point is crowdsourced anonymously from Australian patients. We publish the median, the sample size, and whether the figure reflects a city-level cost summary or a modelled estimate so you can judge how much weight to place on each figure.
Price Distribution
Lowest reported
$1,550
Middle 50%
$1,700, $1,956
Highest reported
$4,000
Based on 158 patient reports. This procedure is not covered by Medicare. The full cost sits with you out of pocket.
Estimated Baseline
Medicare may apply if medically indicated. Coverage varies by clinical circumstances.
Estimated Typical OOP
$1,473
CostDoc National Median
$1,841
Australia-Wide Benchmark
Estimated baseline
Estimated breakdown based on typical Australian specialist billing patterns. For actual Medicare rebates, visit the Medical Costs Finder at health.gov.au.
Estimated Fee Breakdown
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Your out-of-pocket | $1,473 | 53% |
Your out-of-pocket
$1,473
All prices include GST unless stated.
City-by-City Breakdown
Based on 158 patient reports nationwide, the median out-of-pocket in Australia is $1,841, ranging from $1,550 to $4,000.
No, Medicare doesn't cover a dental crown. You'd need private health extras cover to get a rebate. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule may cover children up to $1,095 over two years.
Expect no downtime, temporary crown for 2-3 weeks while permanent is made. You can usually eat and drink within a few hours.
Risks are minimal for a routine dental procedure. You might have temporary sensitivity, minor discomfort, or numbness from the local anaesthetic. Complications are rare with an experienced dentist.
Any registered dentist can do this, but experience matters for complex cases. Ask about their chosen technique and materials. CostDoc shows what others have paid at different practices.
This page reflects reports updated as recently as 22 Oct 2026.