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Word of Mouth dentists in Hillside receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 798 reviews.
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"Very professional and helpful dentist clinic. Dr Patricia advised me on how to proceed in an efficient and effective..."
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"Just got back home was very nerves scared they are amazing will recommend great staff happy customer amazing was..."
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"5star dental located at sydenham is very good for dental purpose, I am satisfy with their service. 5star dental..."
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"Amazing service with a smile from the moment you enter! Such a pleasant experience ! Thank you Andrew and Jane for..."
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"Gentle and Professional with kids and prices is not too bad quite affordable i guess . Liked it"
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"They do general dentistry as well as treating jaw growth problems in children who would otherwise require orthodontic..."
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"I was recommended to this practise after an awful experience at another dentist. I was very pleased with the..."
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"Visited the clinic to have veneer done and my smile magically changed in the same day. 100% painless. Changes my..."
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 798 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 5 trust signal responses
Hillside residents review dentists at 74% above the Victorian average — 798 reviews across 17 dentists means the ratings here reflect a particularly current and active sample of customer experiences (average: 4.9 stars).
Customer reviews on Word of Mouth put the median dentist job in Hillside at $235, with most landing between $190 and $332 — 14% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Calder Park ($235), Sydenham ($235), Taylors Hill ($235). Prices have risen 28% since 2014 (from $195 to $250 median), averaging 2.5% per year. If you've received a quote above $332, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.
With household income in Hillside at $2,190/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local dentists price at 14% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Based on 798 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 2 | 4.5 | $195 |
| 2015 | 37 | 4.7 | $80 |
| 2016 | 32 | 4.9 | $280 |
| 2017 | 83 | 5.0 | $189 |
| 2018 | 170 | 4.9 | $240 |
| 2019 | 80 | 4.8 | $300 |
| 2020 | 48 | 4.8 | $230 |
| 2021 | 55 | 4.9 | $300 |
| 2022 | 44 | 4.9 | $128 |
| 2023 | 95 | 4.9 | $195 |
| 2024 | 115 | 5.0 | $280 |
| 2025 | 21 | 4.8 | $250 |
| 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Hillside 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.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Hillside typically charge between $190 and $332. This is 14% above the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Hillside tends to peak in August and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Hillside has 798 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Sunshine Dental Group (2025) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Dentists in Hillside have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 798 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
With household income in Hillside at $2,190/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local dentists price at 14% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hillside has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,190/week.