Ballarat Health Services [Base Hospital]
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- Grampians Health
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- BHS; Ballarat
Waiting times by urgency category
Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.
Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.
A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.
- Median wait: Category 1, urgent
- 15 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank131st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+1 day
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 54 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank108th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-4 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 46 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank20th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-83 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank1st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 69%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank168th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+4 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 86%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank143rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+11 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
This table scrolls sideways on a narrow screen.
| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sterilisation | 5 daysRank 1st of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 6 daysRank 54th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 131 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 7 daysRank 23rd of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | 7 daysRank 1st of 42 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 7 daysRank 1st of 109 nationally | 1.9%Rank 13th of 21 nationally | 53 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 7 daysRank 1st of 186 nationally | 3.2%Rank 64th of 123 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 7 daysRank 8th of 26 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 7 daysRank 2nd of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 9 daysRank 15th of 75 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Axillary node dissection | 11 daysRank 5th of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 16 daysRank 2nd of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 17 daysRank 13th of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 19 daysRank 43rd of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 19 daysRank 13th of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 19 daysRank 11th of 39 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 20 daysRank 2nd of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 20 daysRank 10th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 20 daysRank 12th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 21 daysRank 8th of 132 nationally | 15.3%Rank 89th of 119 nationally | 111 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 21 daysRank 51st of 87 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 40 nationally | 87 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 21 daysRank 29th of 131 nationally | 0.5%Rank 60th of 118 nationally | 883 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 22 daysRank 18th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 22 daysRank 85th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 135 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 22 daysRank 42nd of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 432 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 22 daysRank 9th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 22 daysRank 2nd of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 23 daysRank 7th of 160 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 62 surgeries |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 24 daysRank 10th of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 15 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| Endometrial ablation | 25 daysRank 1st of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 26 daysRank 8th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 27 daysRank 87th of 214 nationally | 1.8%Rank 130th of 169 nationally | 387 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 28 daysRank 11th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 30 daysRank 5th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 32 daysRank 10th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 32 daysRank 2nd of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 35 daysRank 32nd of 149 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 130 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 44 daysRank 19th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 44 daysRank 27th of 126 nationally | 0.8%Rank 17th of 60 nationally | 120 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 45 daysRank 67th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 157 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | 45 daysRank 2nd of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 53 daysRank 6th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 55 daysRank 11th of 114 nationally | 8.0%Rank 24th of 69 nationally | 301 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 58 daysRank 45th of 150 nationally | 2.8%Rank 35th of 80 nationally | 72 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 58 daysRank 45th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Cystectomy | 59 daysRank 15th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 60 daysRank 3rd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 62 daysRank 37th of 169 nationally | 2.5%Rank 49th of 105 nationally | 158 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 64 daysRank 7th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 73 daysRank 62nd of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 128 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 80 daysRank 25th of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 84 daysRank 83rd of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 148 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 90 daysRank 16th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 109 daysRank 14th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | 125 daysRank 12th of 37 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 125 daysRank 23rd of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 151 daysRank 93rd of 95 nationally | 12.5%Rank 47th of 49 nationally | 64 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 156 daysRank 65th of 123 nationally | 8.2%Rank 43rd of 95 nationally | 73 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 181 daysRank 46th of 128 nationally | 11.8%Rank 39th of 110 nationally | 85 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 247 daysRank 94th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bartholin's cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bladder neck incision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Blepharoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast prosthesis - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Breast reconstructionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Breast reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Cervical discectomy and fusionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Chalazion - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Common peroneal nerve release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Cone biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Corneal graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Dermoid cyst - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Diathermy of wart/s | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| DiscectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Dupytren's contracture release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Exostosis - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Fundoplication | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Hydrocele - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Hypospadias - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| LaminectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Mastoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| MeatoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Meniscectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| MyomectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Nasal cautery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Nasal polypectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasendoscopy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Neonatal surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nerve decompression | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cordEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Orchidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pharynx - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Pleurodesis | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Radical neck dissection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Removal of intracranial lesionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus herniaEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| RhinoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Scar revision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stapedectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stress incontinence surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tenotomy of hip | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Trabeculectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
Waiting times by specialty
The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Specialty | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 21 daysRank 22nd of 191 nationally | 0.5%Rank 59th of 159 nationally | 969 surgeries |
| General surgery | 23 daysRank 31st of 235 nationally | 1.5%Rank 123rd of 214 nationally | 1,503 surgeries |
| Urology | 23 daysRank 35th of 145 nationally | 0.7%Rank 55th of 138 nationally | 1,506 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 27 daysRank 45th of 110 nationally | 6.0%Rank 71st of 98 nationally | 217 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 28 daysRank 12th of 141 nationally | 19.1%Rank 112th of 135 nationally | 183 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 40 daysRank 20th of 141 nationally | 9.0%Rank 51st of 123 nationally | 690 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 40 daysRank 64th of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 226 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 58 daysRank 46th of 177 nationally | 4.7%Rank 66th of 162 nationally | 634 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Other surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
How waits have changed
Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 13 days | 49 days | 60 days |
| 2012–13 | 15 days | 60 days | 83 days |
| 2013–14 | 14 days | 55 days | 63 days |
| 2014–15 | 14 days | 50 days | 47 days |
| 2015–16 | 16 days | 49 days | 86 days |
| 2016–17 | 15 days | 47 days | 133 days |
| 2017–18 | 14 days | 42 days | 116 days |
| 2018–19 | 13 days | 38 days | 75 days |
| 2019–20 | 12 days | 37 days | 96 days |
| 2020–21 | 15 days | 43 days | 159 days |
| 2021–22 | 15 days | 59 days | 183 days |
| 2022–23 | 14 days | 58 days | 133 days |
| 2023–24 | 14 days | 58 days | 129 days |
| 2024–25 | 15 days | 54 days | 46 days |
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 100% | 72% | 90% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 63% | 83% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 72% | 93% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 73% | 97% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 70% | 93% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 72% | 87% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 79% | 89% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 81% | 94% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 82% | 95% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 75% | 82% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 67% | 75% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 69% | 73% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 65% | 75% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 69% | 86% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Ballarat Health Services [Base Hospital], nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Ballarat Health Services [Queen Elizabeth Campus]1 kilometre away
- Creswick District Hospital16 kilometres away
- Daylesford District Hospital36 kilometres away
- Beaufort & Skipton Health Service [Beaufort]43 kilometres away
- Beaufort & Skipton Health Service [Skipton]44 kilometres away
- Djerriwarrh Health Service [Bacchus Marsh]53 kilometres away
- Maryborough District Health Service [Maryborough]58 kilometres away
- Melton Health64 kilometres away
What this page leaves out
Private hospitals are excluded. This page covers public hospitals only, so it shows no private hospital.
Before you use these figures
Surgery Waits is not medical advice. Your general practitioner and your treating specialist can help you decide what is right for you.
In an emergency, call 000.
Where this data comes from
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and urgency category, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 3 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times/v/2026-10-03/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and intended procedure, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 20 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-procedure/v/2026-10-20/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and surgical specialty, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 20 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-specialty/v/2026-10-20/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Hospitals, Local Hospital Networks and Primary Health Networks in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 3 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, mapping details extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-hospitals-myhospitals/v/2026-10-03/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reported measures and their codes in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reported measures, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reported-measures/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reporting unit mappings to health networks and states in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-unit-mappings/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reporting unit codes and alternative names in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-units/v/2026-10-27/