Ascot Vale has an unusually strong field of dentists — nine of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (36% award rate), with 1,648 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Cost guide
Across reviewed dentist jobs in Ascot Vale, $280 is the median price — most jobs come in between $190 and $305 — 10% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Flemington ($265), Moonee Ponds ($280), Travancore ($280). Prices have risen 83% since 2011 (from $150 to $275 median), averaging 5.9% per year. If you've received a quote above $305, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.
Local factors
Household incomes in Ascot Vale ($2,192/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does dentist pricing — 10% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Ratings & trust
Ascot Vale's dentist ratings have improved from 4.5/5 (2007) to 4.9/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Review flow in Ascot Vale runs above typical: 86.7 new dentist reviews a year (197% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 1,648 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
