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Ballina District Hospital

A public hospital in New South Wales.

About this hospital

State or territory
New South Wales
Health network
Northern NSW
Status
Open
Also known as
Ballina Hospital

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
57 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank126th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before0 days

Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
199 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank125th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+57 days

Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank1st of 234 nationally

Change on the year before+2 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
97%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank36th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before+2 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
99%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank40th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+1 percentage points

Waiting times by procedure

The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery procedures at Ballina District Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
ProcedureMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Dialysis access surgery13 daysRank 23rd of 75 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure14 surgeries
Skin lesion - excision of29 daysRank 109th of 214 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally327 surgeries
Toenail surgery43 daysRank 23rd of 43 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure16 surgeries
Carpal tunnel release52 daysRank 44th of 160 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure13 surgeries
Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage58 daysRank 140th of 158 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure23 surgeries
Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy61 daysRank 64th of 186 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally92 surgeries
Prostate biopsy65 daysRank 75th of 90 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally60 surgeries
Herniorrhaphy70 daysRank 46th of 169 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure38 surgeries
Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)76 daysRank 141st of 176 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure15 surgeries
Laparoscopy76 daysRank 77th of 149 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure17 surgeries
Cystoscopy81 daysRank 124th of 131 nationally0.4%Rank 53rd of 118 nationally269 surgeries
Haemorrhoidectomy87 daysRank 70th of 109 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure12 surgeries
Circumcision92 daysRank 56th of 102 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure10 surgeries
Varicose veins treatment154 daysRank 30th of 64 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 25 nationally67 surgeries
AdenoidectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Anal fissure - repair ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Bladder neck incisionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Breast lump - excision and/or biopsynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries
Breast prosthesis - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 20266 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Breast reductionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Cone biopsyEarlier period54 days2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 202617 surgeries2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Curettage and evacuation of uterusEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
CystectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 20265 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Dermoid cyst - removal ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Diathermy of wart/sEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Ectropion - correction ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Endometrial ablationnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Epididymal cyst - removal ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
EthmoidectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Female sterilisationEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Functional endoscopic sinus surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 20267 surgeries2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Ganglion - excision ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Hydrocele - repair ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries
Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
MastectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Myringoplasty/tympanoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
MyringotomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Nasal cauteryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Nasal polypectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
NasendoscopyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Orchidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
OrchidopexyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Pharynx - excision ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Pilonidal sinus surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Repair of obstructing hiatus herniaEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Scar revisionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
SeptoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
StapedectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Stone/s urinary tract - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Trigger finger/thumb releasenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
TurbinectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Ureteric stent - insertion ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Urethra - dilatation ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriorEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026

Waiting times by specialty

The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery specialties at Ballina District Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
SpecialtyMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
General surgery40 daysRank 123rd of 235 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 214 nationally593 surgeries
Gynaecology62 daysRank 143rd of 191 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure47 surgeries
Urology79 daysRank 139th of 145 nationally0.5%Rank 45th of 138 nationally396 surgeries
Vascular surgery149 daysRank 80th of 88 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally65 surgeries
Ear, nose and throat surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Other surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Paediatric surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries

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.

Median wait at Ballina District Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
01002003002012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Median wait at Ballina District Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1215 days37 days66 days
2012–1313 days48 days93 days
2013–1415 days47 days123 days
2014–1515 days46 days129 days
2015–1614 days35 days173 days
2016–1716 days46 days170 days
2017–1819 days42 days219 days
2018–1916 days38 days247 days
2019–2015 days33 days226 days
2020–2115 days48 days242 days
2021–2218 days68 days163 days
2022–2320 days70 days177 days
2023–2416 days57 days142 days
2024–2515 days57 days199 days
Share treated within the recommended time at Ballina District Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
0%50%100%2012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Share treated within the recommended time at Ballina District Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–12100%98%99%
2012–13100%100%100%
2013–14100%99%100%
2014–15100%100%99%
2015–16100%99%95%
2016–17100%99%97%
2017–18100%99%100%
2018–19100%100%97%
2019–20100%92%94%
2020–21100%74%77%
2021–2285%70%93%
2022–2387%67%89%
2023–2498%95%98%
2024–25100%97%99%

Hospitals nearby

These are the open public hospitals nearest Ballina District Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.

  1. Byron Central Hospital25 kilometres away
  2. Lismore Base Hospital27 kilometres away
  3. Riverlands Drug and Alcohol Centre27 kilometres away
  4. Nimbin Multi Purpose Service45 kilometres away
  5. Casino and District Memorial Hospital51 kilometres away
  6. Kyogle Multi Purpose Service61 kilometres away
  7. Murwillumbah District Hospital62 kilometres away
  8. Maclean District Hospital75 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/