Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- South Western Sydney
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Bankstown
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
- 18 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank167th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+2 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 70 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank175th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+20 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 324 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank195th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+68 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
- 73%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank156th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-9 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 75%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank187th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-10 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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| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabeculectomy | 12 daysRank 2nd of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 18 daysRank 36th of 87 nationally | 1.0%Rank 28th of 40 nationally | 97 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 19 daysRank 17th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 20 daysRank 44th of 75 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 20 daysRank 49th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 28 daysRank 59th of 131 nationally | 4.0%Rank 107th of 118 nationally | 856 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 28 daysRank 41st of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 39 daysRank 104th of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 237 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 47 daysRank 105th of 105 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | 51 daysRank 4th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 64 daysRank 72nd of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 155 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 65 daysRank 123rd of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 235 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 66 daysRank 38th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 69 daysRank 64th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 69 daysRank 32nd of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 70 daysRank 16th of 21 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 5 nationally | 60 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 72 daysRank 42nd of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 74 daysRank 10th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 81 daysRank 16th of 41 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 4 nationally | 56 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 82 daysRank 71st of 103 nationally | 13.9%Rank 59th of 64 nationally | 101 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 85 daysRank 41st of 49 nationally | 1.3%Rank 17th of 19 nationally | 78 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 85 daysRank 205th of 214 nationally | 2.8%Rank 145th of 169 nationally | 325 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | 87 daysRank 15th of 42 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 88 daysRank 73rd of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 101 daysRank 37th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 102 daysRank 53rd of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 110 daysRank 87th of 109 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 112 daysRank 106th of 169 nationally | 6.0%Rank 68th of 105 nationally | 134 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 117 daysRank 127th of 160 nationally | 1.5%Rank 35th of 80 nationally | 68 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 120 daysRank 143rd of 186 nationally | 7.1%Rank 90th of 123 nationally | 238 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 125 daysRank 14th of 29 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 139 daysRank 89th of 126 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 167 daysRank 50th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 175 daysRank 26th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 180 daysRank 80th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 212 daysRank 7th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 213 daysRank 40th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 223 daysRank 36th of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 227 daysRank 45th of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 227 daysRank 44th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 228 daysRank 20th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 234 daysRank 133rd of 150 nationally | 23.2%Rank 75th of 80 nationally | 56 surgeries |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 256 daysRank 21st of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 307 daysRank 113th of 132 nationally | 17.4%Rank 93rd of 119 nationally | 737 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 323 daysRank 48th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 332 daysRank 62nd of 70 nationally | 30.8%Rank 19th of 26 nationally | 52 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 332 daysRank 106th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 332 daysRank 49th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 347 daysRank 115th of 123 nationally | 32.3%Rank 83rd of 95 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 352 daysRank 46th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | 356 daysRank 19th of 24 nationally | 34.6%Rank 4th of 4 nationally | 52 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 358 daysRank 25th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 362 daysRank 55th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 367 daysRank 79th of 103 nationally | 50.6%Rank 35th of 47 nationally | 85 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 368 daysRank 108th of 114 nationally | 51.5%Rank 65th of 69 nationally | 204 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 371 daysRank 113th of 128 nationally | 53.9%Rank 97th of 110 nationally | 245 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionEarlier 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 |
| Amputation of limbEarlier 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 |
| Axillary node 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier 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 |
| Bladder neck incisionEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Breast prosthesis - 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Breast 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 |
| 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 |
| Carotid endarterectomyEarlier 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 |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries2023–24, 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 |
| Cone biopsyEarlier 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 |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 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 |
| CystectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| Discectomy | 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 |
| Ectropion - correction 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 |
| Endometrial ablationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 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 |
| Exostosis - excision ofEarlier 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 |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graftEarlier 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 |
| Fracture non-union - treatment 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 |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction 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 |
| Hypospadias - repair ofEarlier 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 |
| Laminectomy | 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomyEarlier 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 |
| MastoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Muscle or tendon length - change 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 |
| Myomectomy | 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Nasal cauteryEarlier 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 |
| Nasal polypectomy | 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| OrchidopexyEarlier 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 |
| Osteotomy | 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Pharynx - 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal ductEarlier 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 |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junctionEarlier 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 |
| Radical neck dissectionEarlier 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 |
| Rhinoplasty | 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 |
| Shoulder joint 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Stone/s urinary tract - 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 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resection | 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 |
| Tendon 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal 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 |
| Ureteric stent - insertion 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular surgery | 28 daysRank 51st of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 32 daysRank 15th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Urology | 50 daysRank 117th of 145 nationally | 4.6%Rank 124th of 138 nationally | 1,389 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 61 daysRank 139th of 191 nationally | 2.3%Rank 107th of 159 nationally | 400 surgeries |
| General surgery | 71 daysRank 200th of 235 nationally | 2.7%Rank 146th of 214 nationally | 1,449 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 75 daysRank 96th of 110 nationally | 2.2%Rank 45th of 98 nationally | 408 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 306 daysRank 126th of 141 nationally | 18.6%Rank 109th of 135 nationally | 862 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 335 daysRank 169th of 177 nationally | 33.1%Rank 154th of 162 nationally | 541 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 356 daysRank 135th of 141 nationally | 41.4%Rank 118th of 123 nationally | 507 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Paediatric 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 | 9 surgeries |
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 | 15 days | 51 days | 161 days |
| 2012–13 | 14 days | 56 days | 150 days |
| 2013–14 | 14 days | 54 days | 150 days |
| 2014–15 | 14 days | 50 days | 158 days |
| 2015–16 | 15 days | 50 days | 140 days |
| 2016–17 | 15 days | 39 days | 113 days |
| 2017–18 | 14 days | 42 days | 118 days |
| 2018–19 | 14 days | 43 days | 137 days |
| 2019–20 | 13 days | 42 days | 152 days |
| 2020–21 | 16 days | 43 days | 176 days |
| 2021–22 | 14 days | 77 days | 326 days |
| 2022–23 | 16 days | 80 days | 323 days |
| 2023–24 | 16 days | 50 days | 256 days |
| 2024–25 | 18 days | 70 days | 324 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 | 87% | 89% | 91% |
| 2012–13 | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 98% | 96% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 99% | 96% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 99% | 97% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 100% | 98% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 100% | 98% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 99% | 96% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 99% | 86% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 60% | 67% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 57% | 70% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 82% | 85% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 73% | 75% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Tresillian Care Centres7 kilometres away
- Canterbury Hospital7 kilometres away
- Karitane8 kilometres away
- Auburn Hospital8 kilometres away
- Liverpool Hospital8 kilometres away
- St Joseph's Hospital9 kilometres away
- St George Hospital NSW11 kilometres away
- Calvary Health Care - Sydney12 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/