Hearing Tests

For each adult hearing assessment, we allow up to 90 minutes, to ensure we have time to perform a comprehensive case history and examination of the ear. We will also check the status of the middle ear, speech discrimination abilities in both quiet and noise, and a diagnostic evaluation of the hearing ability. If required, we will continue on to discussing hearing solution options. The Audiology Place is a completely independent and local practice that does not have ties to any specific hearing aid manufacturer/brand. This ensures that any advise and option given, is patient-centred and individual to the specific person’s best interests. Results Once the hearing test is complete, your audiologist will present you with a thorough explanation of your test results, with plenty time for you to ask questions and gain a full understanding of your hearing loss and how it relates to the problems you are experiencing. You can take a copy of your test results home with you on the day, and a full and detailed report can be sent to your GP or specialist.

Looking for an adult hearing test on Sydney’s Northern Beaches? At The Audiology Place in Forestville, we provide comprehensive adult hearing assessments that go beyond a quick screen. Led by Dr Signe Steers (Audiologist), our independent clinic uses evidence-based testing in sound-treated rooms to pinpoint the cause of difficulties like missing conversation in cafés, turning up the TV, tinnitus, or a blocked-ear sensation. You don’t need a GP referral to book; in some cases a referral may enable a Medicare rebate—we’ll advise you on the best pathway.

Your hearing test for adults includes a detailed history, otoscopic ear health check, tympanometry and acoustic reflexes, pure-tone and bone-conduction thresholds, speech testing (including speech-in-noise), and—when indicated—extended high-frequency testing and OAEs to detect early inner-ear changes. If wax is contributing to the problem, we offer gentle microsuction ear wax removal on the spot. You’ll receive same-day results in plain English and a practical plan to improve clarity in the real world.

If amplification is recommended, we fit all major hearing aid brands independently (we’re not owned by a manufacturer), using real-ear measurements to precisely tune devices to your prescription. We also provide custom earplugs for work, swimming and music, tinnitus strategies, and ongoing follow-up so your hearing stays comfortable and stable over time.

We’re easy to reach from Forestville, Killarney Heights, Frenchs Forest, Belrose, Davidson, Roseville and Chatswood. If you’re searching for a hearing test Sydney, adult hearing test Northern Beaches, or simply want expert, unbiased advice, book with The Audiology Place today and hear the difference a thorough, independent assessment makes.