National median for metal braces is $5,814. View Australia's real-world price spread and find local clinics.
Australia-wide median
$5,814
Based on 100 real patient reports, the national typical out-of-pocket gap is $5,814.
Patient-reported median, not a quote. How we calculate this →
All prices include GST unless stated.
Full Market Range
$5,000 - $12,000
Middle 50% Range
$5,000 - $6,250
Patient Reports
100 reports
Current Signal
22 Oct 2026
30 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
$5,000
Middle 50%
$5,000, $6,250
Highest reported
$12,000
Based on 100 patient reports. This procedure is not covered by Medicare. The full cost sits with you out of pocket.
City-by-City Breakdown
Based on 100 patient reports nationwide, the median out-of-pocket in Australia is $5,814, ranging from $5,000 to $12,000.
No, Medicare doesn't cover a metal braces. Dental procedures are generally excluded from Medicare unless performed in hospital for a child under the CDBS. Private health extras cover is the main way to reduce the cost.
Expect no downtime, mild soreness for 1-3 days after adjustments. Your orthodontist will advise on adjustments to your routine.
Risks are generally low. You might experience soreness, temporary speech changes, or minor gum irritation. More serious issues like root resorption are rare. Your orthodontist monitors for these at each visit.
Look for an orthodontist (not just a general dentist) with experience in this specific treatment. Check their qualifications, ask about their approach to refinements, and compare total treatment costs including retainers.
This page reflects reports updated as recently as 22 Oct 2026.