Flinders Medical Centre
A public hospital in South Australia.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- South Australia
- Health network
- Southern Adelaide
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- FMC; Flinders
Waiting times by urgency category
Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.
Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.
A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.
- Median wait: Category 1, urgent
- 15 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank131st of 234 nationally
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- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 82 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank215th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+3 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 168 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank109th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-1 day
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 91%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank175th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+3 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 57%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank209th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-3 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 82%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank160th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
This table scrolls sideways on a narrow screen.
| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleurodesis | 10 daysRank 3rd of 6 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 13 daysRank 8th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 80 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 14 daysRank 4th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Exostosis - excision of | 14 daysRank 1st of 9 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 15 daysRank 19th of 87 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 40 nationally | 95 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 15 daysRank 31st of 75 nationally | 0.7%Rank 29th of 36 nationally | 134 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 16 daysRank 15th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 16 daysRank 28th of 97 nationally | 1.1%Rank 14th of 31 nationally | 265 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 18 daysRank 9th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 19 daysRank 2nd of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 20 daysRank 19th of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 17 nationally | 67 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 20 daysRank 14th of 44 nationally | 2.9%Rank 8th of 14 nationally | 69 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 22 daysRank 9th of 49 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 19 nationally | 53 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 22 daysRank 46th of 214 nationally | 0.8%Rank 93rd of 169 nationally | 364 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 22 daysRank 9th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 167 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 24 daysRank 20th of 90 nationally | 1.0%Rank 65th of 70 nationally | 100 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 26 daysRank 5th of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 26 daysRank 14th of 57 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 22 nationally | 62 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 27 daysRank 54th of 131 nationally | 1.4%Rank 79th of 118 nationally | 420 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 32 daysRank 32nd of 176 nationally | 0.4%Rank 60th of 123 nationally | 247 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 33 daysRank 103rd of 105 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 33 daysRank 6th of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Ureteric - reimplantation | 33 daysRank 1st of 4 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 34 daysRank 15th of 25 nationally | 2.2%Rank 16th of 18 nationally | 91 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 39 daysRank 26th of 103 nationally | 5.6%Rank 46th of 64 nationally | 161 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 41 daysRank 24th of 95 nationally | 1.4%Rank 28th of 49 nationally | 73 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 43 daysRank 18th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 48 daysRank 23rd of 132 nationally | 1.1%Rank 40th of 119 nationally | 1,884 surgeries |
| Trabeculectomy | 52 daysRank 12th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 54 daysRank 134th of 158 nationally | 3.0%Rank 107th of 121 nationally | 395 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 54 daysRank 84th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 63 daysRank 14th of 123 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 65 daysRank 40th of 126 nationally | 12.3%Rank 45th of 60 nationally | 203 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 69 daysRank 54th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 69 daysRank 40th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 71 daysRank 49th of 169 nationally | 2.0%Rank 42nd of 105 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 72 daysRank 32nd of 80 nationally | 2.6%Rank 14th of 30 nationally | 154 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 72 daysRank 21st of 64 nationally | 2.6%Rank 9th of 22 nationally | 153 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | 75 daysRank 11th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 76 daysRank 11th of 52 nationally | 3.6%Rank 2nd of 3 nationally | 83 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 79 daysRank 19th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 80 daysRank 15th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 81 daysRank 98th of 186 nationally | 8.5%Rank 95th of 123 nationally | 142 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 82 daysRank 13th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Mastoidectomy | 88 daysRank 8th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 92 daysRank 16th of 24 nationally | 1.9%Rank 5th of 13 nationally | 52 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 116 daysRank 15th of 64 nationally | 15.9%Rank 5th of 16 nationally | 63 surgeries |
| Corneal graft | 125 daysRank 12th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 126 daysRank 130th of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 128 daysRank 28th of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 130 daysRank 126th of 149 nationally | 19.1%Rank 63rd of 70 nationally | 136 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 130 daysRank 28th of 128 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Endometrial ablation | 140 daysRank 20th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | 141 daysRank 13th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | 141 daysRank 24th of 42 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 141 daysRank 49th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 164 daysRank 16th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 223 daysRank 19th of 34 nationally | 28.1%Rank 2nd of 4 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 230 daysRank 40th of 64 nationally | 32.0%Rank 24th of 25 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 273 daysRank 26th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 306 daysRank 42nd of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 329 daysRank 55th of 103 nationally | 10.4%Rank 14th of 47 nationally | 106 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 330 daysRank 92nd of 114 nationally | 17.9%Rank 42nd of 69 nationally | 224 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 334 daysRank 64th of 70 nationally | 10.0%Rank 15th of 26 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 413 daysRank 64th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 553 daysRank 21st of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Bartholin's cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bladder neck 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Branchial apparatus 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 |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 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 |
| Chalazion - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Chiari malformation decompressionEarlier 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 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 |
| Cone biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for | 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 |
| Cranioplasty | 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 |
| Craniotomy | 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 |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterusEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Dermoid cyst - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Female sterilisationEarlier 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 | 5 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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 |
| 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 |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 of spinal cordEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| OsteotomyEarlier 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 |
| Pedicle screw fusionEarlier 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 |
| 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 ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Posterior fossa 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Radical neck dissection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Removal of intracranial lesionEarlier 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 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Rotator cuff - 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 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Scar revision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stapedectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier 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 |
| Tendon releaseEarlier 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 |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Toenail 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 |
| Turbinectomy | 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 |
| Ureteric stent - insertion 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 |
| Urethra - dilatation 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic surgery | 17 daysRank 7th of 177 nationally | 5.3%Rank 67th of 162 nationally | 608 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 20 daysRank 23rd of 46 nationally | 0.6%Rank 32nd of 39 nationally | 327 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 21 daysRank 27th of 88 nationally | 4.8%Rank 53rd of 70 nationally | 568 surgeries |
| General surgery | 27 daysRank 49th of 235 nationally | 3.8%Rank 167th of 214 nationally | 1,740 surgeries |
| Urology | 27 daysRank 53rd of 145 nationally | 2.9%Rank 110th of 138 nationally | 1,264 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 28 daysRank 52nd of 110 nationally | 10.9%Rank 89th of 98 nationally | 874 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 42 daysRank 18th of 48 nationally | 4.6%Rank 22nd of 32 nationally | 153 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 45 daysRank 106th of 191 nationally | 8.6%Rank 142nd of 159 nationally | 1,205 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 47 daysRank 24th of 141 nationally | 1.2%Rank 42nd of 135 nationally | 2,473 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 61 daysRank 31st of 41 nationally | 0.3%Rank 9th of 35 nationally | 303 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 91 daysRank 51st of 141 nationally | 11.2%Rank 60th of 123 nationally | 1,179 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 | 10 days | 54 days | 100 days |
| 2012–13 | 12 days | 46 days | 97 days |
| 2013–14 | 12 days | 46 days | 92 days |
| 2014–15 | 13 days | 55 days | 117 days |
| 2015–16 | 12 days | 62 days | 188 days |
| 2016–17 | 13 days | 64 days | 195 days |
| 2017–18 | 15 days | 69 days | 273 days |
| 2018–19 | 12 days | 63 days | 285 days |
| 2019–20 | 12 days | 58 days | 267 days |
| 2020–21 | 14 days | 71 days | 351 days |
| 2021–22 | 13 days | 74 days | 343 days |
| 2022–23 | 14 days | 83 days | 333 days |
| 2023–24 | 15 days | 79 days | 169 days |
| 2024–25 | 15 days | 82 days | 168 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 | 90% | 80% | 94% |
| 2012–13 | 94% | 90% | 98% |
| 2013–14 | 95% | 91% | 98% |
| 2014–15 | 93% | 85% | 97% |
| 2015–16 | 92% | 79% | 89% |
| 2016–17 | 90% | 76% | 90% |
| 2017–18 | 82% | 71% | 77% |
| 2018–19 | 95% | 72% | 75% |
| 2019–20 | 96% | 84% | 85% |
| 2020–21 | 96% | 69% | 63% |
| 2021–22 | 96% | 69% | 71% |
| 2022–23 | 94% | 57% | 66% |
| 2023–24 | 88% | 60% | 83% |
| 2024–25 | 91% | 57% | 82% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Flinders Medical Centre, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Glenside Rural & Remote10 kilometres away
- Glenside Health Services10 kilometres away
- Royal Adelaide Hospital11 kilometres away
- Women's and Children's Hospital13 kilometres away
- Noarlunga Hospital15 kilometres away
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital16 kilometres away
- Pregnancy Advisory Centre16 kilometres away
- Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre19 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/