Shellharbour NSW
"I first visited here after my son had an emergency with his teeth. The staff were fantastic and very caring, taking..."
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34
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18
businesses
4.6
avg rating
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Word of Mouth dentists in Shell Cove receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 34 reviews.
Shellharbour City Centre NSW
"The dentist (Dr Luke Byrne) and his dental staff were very friendly and professional. Explained everything that..."
Shellharbour NSW
"this dentist performed surgery on my husband he was quick, friendly,and we didnt need to wait very long in the system. "
Shell Cove NSW
Kiama NSW
"Dr Kiang and staff are extremely caring and kind. Chris explains EXACTLY what your options are and lets YOU decide -..."
Kiama NSW
"Dr Lester is one of the most kind and gentle men and dentists I have ever visited. He looks after my teeth so..."
Oak Flats NSW
Thursday: 8-6
"Very clean, neat and tidy practice. Staff are always very friendly and helpful and explain in detail anything you..."
Dapto NSW
"I have been going here for years. They are very good for a small town dentist. They are the best and most thorough I..."
Warrawong NSW
"The ladies working here were lovely. I had to get some teeth pulled and they were very comforting. Thank you."
Dapto NSW
"Great staff who made me feel comfortable. They were on time and procedure was quick. I've tried a few dentists but I..."
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Dapto NSW
"I'm new to this practice and I found them caring and competent, I'll be making a regular visit there."
Dapto NSW
"Its hard to find a dentist you can say you love he is the best Dentist i ever had and ive had a few he is matter of..."
Mount Warrigal NSW
Dapto NSW
"I have been a customer of this Dental Practice for the last 30 years and find it 2nd to none. They are very..."
Kiama NSW
Thursday: 8am-5:30pm
Dapto NSW
"I'm not a big fan of the dentist, but I needed to get a filling replaced and Dr Clare Compton did the procedure and..."
Dapto NSW
Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
ABN:
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Warrawong NSW
Thursday: 8AM - 6PM
Market Intelligence
Shell Cove dentists
Data-driven insights based on 34 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2023, ABS Census data
79
/ 100
97%
Positive Feedback
Shell Cove is one of the more affordable areas for dentists — 39% below the NSW average. 18 dentists service the area with 34 customer reviews.
Local context
Shell Cove household incomes sit above the national median ($2,452/week vs $1,748/week), yet local dentists charge 39% less than the NSW average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.
Customer feedback
With 3.1 new dentist reviews per year here — 34% below the NSW average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on 34 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.
3.1 / yr
Review velocity -69%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$200
Typical cost -13%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.9 avg
Reviews / provider
23.7 / 10k
Provider density
Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Shell Cove area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 10 | 4.6 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2023
Shell Cove area profile ABS Census 2021
7,591
Population
42%
Own with mortgage
87.4%
Houses
$2,452
Median income / week
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Shell Cove is served for dentists, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Dentists in Shell Cove — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a dentist?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Shell Cove has 34 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do dentists in Shell Cove typically receive?
Dentists in Shell Cove have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 34 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.7 stars.
What should I know about Shell Cove when hiring a dentist?
Shell Cove household incomes sit above the national median ($2,452/week vs $1,748/week), yet local dentists charge 39% less than the NSW average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Shell Cove has 87% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,452/week.
