Box Hill Hospital
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- Eastern Health (Vic)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Box Hill
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
- 14 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank104th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+3 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 70 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank175th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-29 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 113 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank74th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-155 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
- 59%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank207th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+12 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 79%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank176th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amputation of limb | 3 daysRank 1st of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 5 daysRank 48th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 56 surgeries |
| Orchidectomy | 7 daysRank 6th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 8 daysRank 3rd of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 9 daysRank 3rd of 105 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Radical neck dissection | 10 daysRank 3rd of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 13 daysRank 3rd of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 13 daysRank 5th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 13 daysRank 6th of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 14 daysRank 3rd of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 17 daysRank 32nd of 87 nationally | 0.6%Rank 24th of 40 nationally | 171 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 19 daysRank 17th of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 20 daysRank 23rd of 158 nationally | 0.4%Rank 74th of 121 nationally | 275 surgeries |
| Cone biopsy | 22 daysRank 4th of 12 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 22 daysRank 21st of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 22 daysRank 5th of 95 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 59 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 23 daysRank 37th of 131 nationally | 0.3%Rank 46th of 118 nationally | 699 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 23 daysRank 6th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 23 daysRank 62nd of 214 nationally | 1.5%Rank 119th of 169 nationally | 605 surgeries |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 25 daysRank 3rd of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 26 daysRank 14th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 27 daysRank 22nd of 176 nationally | 3.2%Rank 94th of 123 nationally | 155 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 28 daysRank 44th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 28 daysRank 27th of 149 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 87 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 29 daysRank 9th of 126 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 60 nationally | 154 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 29 daysRank 12th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 31 daysRank 19th of 103 nationally | 2.5%Rank 39th of 64 nationally | 161 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 37 daysRank 22nd of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 39 daysRank 16th of 150 nationally | 3.6%Rank 37th of 80 nationally | 110 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 52 daysRank 8th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 54 daysRank 24th of 108 nationally | 3.8%Rank 20th of 28 nationally | 79 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 55 daysRank 27th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 55 daysRank 16th of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 56 daysRank 53rd of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 56 daysRank 55th of 186 nationally | 8.3%Rank 94th of 123 nationally | 96 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 57 daysRank 74th of 75 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 58 daysRank 8th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 64 daysRank 9th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 67 daysRank 31st of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 68 daysRank 9th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 77 daysRank 60th of 169 nationally | 6.3%Rank 70th of 105 nationally | 127 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 90 daysRank 31st of 123 nationally | 4.6%Rank 34th of 95 nationally | 196 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 91 daysRank 45th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 91 daysRank 33rd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | 94 daysRank 18th of 42 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | 102 daysRank 3rd of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 104 daysRank 81st of 109 nationally | 12.7%Rank 21st of 21 nationally | 55 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 122 daysRank 22nd of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 124 daysRank 25th of 128 nationally | 14.9%Rank 48th of 110 nationally | 221 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 173 daysRank 35th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 230 daysRank 62nd of 114 nationally | 1.2%Rank 11th of 69 nationally | 253 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 241 daysRank 36th of 64 nationally | 33.3%Rank 10th of 16 nationally | 54 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 302 daysRank 67th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | 388 daysRank 22nd of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 415 daysRank 51st of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 910 daysRank 103rd of 103 nationally | 78.7%Rank 44th of 47 nationally | 75 surgeries |
| Rhinoplasty | 1,236 daysRank 15th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial 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 | 7 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)Earlier 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 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 |
| Chalazion - 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 |
| 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 |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure forEarlier 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 |
| Corneal graftEarlier 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 |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier 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 |
| Cystectomy | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Endometrial ablation | 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 |
| Ethmoidectomy | 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 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 |
| Female sterilisation | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | 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 |
| Laryngectomy | 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 |
| LithotripsyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Meatoplasty | 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 |
| 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 | 6 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Pharyngoplasty | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Prostate 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 |
| Pterygium - excision ofEarlier 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 hernia | 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 |
| Scar revisionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| StapedectomyEarlier 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 |
| Stress incontinence 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries2023–24, 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 |
| Varicose veins treatment | 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 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 |
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 | 11 daysRank 7th of 88 nationally | 1.1%Rank 29th of 70 nationally | 177 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 12 daysRank 8th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 67 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 22 daysRank 27th of 191 nationally | 0.5%Rank 59th of 159 nationally | 766 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 23 daysRank 33rd of 110 nationally | 0.4%Rank 27th of 98 nationally | 835 surgeries |
| Urology | 24 daysRank 39th of 145 nationally | 0.7%Rank 55th of 138 nationally | 1,501 surgeries |
| General surgery | 35 daysRank 103rd of 235 nationally | 6.1%Rank 185th of 214 nationally | 1,397 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 47 daysRank 21st of 48 nationally | 0.7%Rank 17th of 32 nationally | 148 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 52 daysRank 39th of 177 nationally | 6.0%Rank 73rd of 162 nationally | 1,219 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 182 daysRank 91st of 141 nationally | 16.6%Rank 81st of 123 nationally | 719 surgeries |
| OphthalmologyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 15 days | 102 days | 234 days |
| 2012–13 | 13 days | 109 days | 267 days |
| 2013–14 | 11 days | 55 days | 168 days |
| 2014–15 | 10 days | 42 days | 70 days |
| 2015–16 | 7 days | 39 days | 96 days |
| 2016–17 | 8 days | 36 days | 113 days |
| 2017–18 | 8 days | 37 days | 99 days |
| 2018–19 | 6 days | 30 days | 51 days |
| 2019–20 | 7 days | 34 days | 36 days |
| 2020–21 | 9 days | 57 days | 207 days |
| 2021–22 | 8 days | 77 days | 254 days |
| 2022–23 | 10 days | 135 days | 422 days |
| 2023–24 | 11 days | 99 days | 268 days |
| 2024–25 | 14 days | 70 days | 113 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% | 46% | 69% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 44% | 62% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 62% | 69% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 71% | 76% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 72% | 76% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 81% | 86% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 77% | 92% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 79% | 96% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 71% | 94% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 60% | 75% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 55% | 63% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 41% | 42% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 47% | 59% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 59% | 79% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Box Hill Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Blackburn Public Surgical Centre4 kilometres away
- Mercy Health - O'Connell Family Centre5 kilometres away
- St George's Health Service- Aged Care6 kilometres away
- The Peter James Centre [East Burwood]6 kilometres away
- Mercy Hospital for Women8 kilometres away
- Austin Hospital [Heidelberg]8 kilometres away
- Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre [Kew]9 kilometres away
- Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West]9 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/