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Cessnock Hospital

A public hospital in New South Wales.

About this hospital

State or territory
New South Wales
Health network
Hunter New England
Status
Open
Also known as
Cessnock

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
16 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank147th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before-2 days

Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
61 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank139th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before+9 days

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

Rank120th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+44 days

Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
99%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank107th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before-1 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
75%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank150th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before-9 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
93%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank103rd of 246 nationally

Change on the year before-2 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 Cessnock Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
ProcedureMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy20 daysRank 64th of 105 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure22 surgeries
Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage41 daysRank 108th of 158 nationally1.4%Rank 96th of 121 nationally71 surgeries
Skin lesion - excision of42 daysRank 163rd of 214 nationally2.1%Rank 136th of 169 nationally95 surgeries
Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)44 daysRank 73rd of 108 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure17 surgeries
Carpal tunnel release54 daysRank 50th of 160 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure12 surgeries
Prostate biopsy65 daysRank 75th of 90 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure29 surgeries
Cystoscopy81 daysRank 124th of 131 nationally0.9%Rank 69th of 118 nationally317 surgeries
Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)110 daysRank 94th of 103 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure15 surgeries
Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)122 daysRank 171st of 176 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure25 surgeries
Toenail surgery193 daysRank 42nd of 43 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure12 surgeries
Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy244 daysRank 170th of 186 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure19 surgeries
Herniorrhaphy263 daysRank 148th of 169 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure40 surgeries
Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionEarlier 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
Anal fissure - repair ofEarlier 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
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionnot 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 figure6 surgeries
ArthrodesisEarlier 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
Arthroscopynot 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
Bartholin's abscess drainagenot 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
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
BlepharoplastyEarlier 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 prosthesis - removal ofEarlier 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
Breast reconstructionnot 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
Bunion (hallux valgus) - 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
Chalazion - 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
Circumcisionnot 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 figure7 surgeries
Cone 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 figurenot published: too few patients
Curettage and evacuation of uterusnot 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
CystectomyEarlier 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
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 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
Dupytren's contracture releaseEarlier 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
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
Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 sterilisationnot 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
Fracture non-union - treatment ofEarlier 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
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
Haemorrhoidectomynot 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 figure6 surgeries
Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction 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
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 figurenot published: too few patients
Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier 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
LaparoscopyEarlier 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
Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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
Lithotripsynot 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
Mastectomynot 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
MeatoplastyEarlier 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
Meniscectomynot 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
Nerve decompressionnot 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
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 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
OsteotomyEarlier 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
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 figure6 surgeries
Rotator cuff - 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 figurenot published: too few patients
Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier 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
Scar revisionEarlier 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
Shoulder reconstructionEarlier 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
Stone/s urinary tract - 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
Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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
Tendon 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
Trigger finger/thumb releaseEarlier 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
Ureteric stent - insertion ofEarlier 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
Urethra - dilatation ofEarlier 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
Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriornot 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
Varicose veins treatmentEarlier 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 Cessnock Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
SpecialtyMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Gynaecology40 daysRank 91st of 191 nationally0.9%Rank 77th of 159 nationally115 surgeries
Urology77 daysRank 138th of 145 nationally2.0%Rank 91st of 138 nationally455 surgeries
General surgery84 daysRank 215th of 235 nationally4.6%Rank 177th of 214 nationally285 surgeries
Orthopaedic surgery164 daysRank 141st of 177 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure22 surgeries
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 surgeryEarlier 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

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 Cessnock Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
0501001502002012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Median wait at Cessnock Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1214 days19 days65 days
2012–1314 days17 days64 days
2013–1412 days16 days60 days
2014–1512 days15 days81 days
2015–1612 days14 days66 days
2016–179 days21 days64 days
2017–187 days24 days67 days
2018–199 days29 days75 days
2019–2016 days43 days140 days
2020–2115 days33 days108 days
2021–2214 days28 days84 days
2022–2316 days48 days105 days
2023–2418 days52 days145 days
2024–2516 days61 days189 days
Share treated within the recommended time at Cessnock 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 Cessnock Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1296%98%99%
2012–1390%99%100%
2013–14100%99%100%
2014–15100%100%100%
2015–16100%100%100%
2016–17100%100%100%
2017–18100%100%100%
2018–19100%98%99%
2019–20100%98%96%
2020–21100%94%91%
2021–22100%97%99%
2022–2398%90%97%
2023–24100%84%95%
2024–2599%75%93%

Hospitals nearby

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

  1. Kurri Kurri Hospital11 kilometres away
  2. Maitland Hospital22 kilometres away
  3. Singleton Hospital33 kilometres away
  4. John Hunter Hospital34 kilometres away
  5. Belmont Hospital36 kilometres away
  6. Hunter New England Mental Health Service36 kilometres away
  7. Calvary Mater Newcastle36 kilometres away
  8. Morisset Hospital37 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/