Ipswich Hospital
A public hospital in Queensland.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Health network
- West Moreton
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Ipswich
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+1 day
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 67 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank163rd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+22 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 265 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank156th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+77 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 88%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank187th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-9 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 81%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank128th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-15 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 88%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank131st of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 3 daysRank 19th of 81 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 10 daysRank 37th of 47 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 125 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 14 daysRank 8th of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 15 daysRank 29th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 16 daysRank 36th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 87 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 19 daysRank 43rd of 97 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 31 nationally | 61 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 22 daysRank 56th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 22 daysRank 21st of 108 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 34 nationally | 76 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 24 daysRank 51st of 158 nationally | 0.3%Rank 71st of 121 nationally | 340 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 24 daysRank 70th of 214 nationally | 0.8%Rank 93rd of 169 nationally | 240 surgeries |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 29 daysRank 16th of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 32 daysRank 32nd of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 32 daysRank 45th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 143 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 37 daysRank 9th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 39 daysRank 90th of 131 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 118 nationally | 324 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 42 daysRank 37th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 51 daysRank 6th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 51 daysRank 35th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 52 daysRank 3rd of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | 53 daysRank 6th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 59 daysRank 34th of 169 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 59 daysRank 58th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 61 daysRank 44th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 62 daysRank 66th of 186 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 63 daysRank 29th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 68 daysRank 63rd of 95 nationally | 1.7%Rank 30th of 49 nationally | 60 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 | 25 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 69 daysRank 56th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 70 daysRank 63rd of 150 nationally | 7.3%Rank 47th of 80 nationally | 55 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 70 daysRank 7th of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 74 daysRank 47th of 126 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 76 daysRank 18th of 114 nationally | 2.8%Rank 14th of 69 nationally | 254 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 77 daysRank 13th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 81 daysRank 47th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 82 daysRank 16th of 70 nationally | 3.6%Rank 7th of 26 nationally | 55 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 87 daysRank 8th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 96 daysRank 15th of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 99 daysRank 39th of 123 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | 111 daysRank 5th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 132 daysRank 8th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 171 daysRank 142nd of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 178 daysRank 19th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 179 daysRank 44th of 128 nationally | 6.0%Rank 27th of 110 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 218 daysRank 33rd of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 339 daysRank 75th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 343 daysRank 51st of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Rhinoplasty | 363 daysRank 5th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Axillary node dissectionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Branchial apparatus 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 |
| 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 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)Earlier period | 69 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 1.5%2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 67 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Chalazion - 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 |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair 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 |
| Common peroneal nerve 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Endometrial ablationEarlier period | 78 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 14 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Ganglion - 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - 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 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Lithotripsy | 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 |
| Lymphangioma - surgery forEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | 9 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 | not published: too few patients |
| MyringotomyEarlier 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 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasal polypectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 decompressionEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Parathyroidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pharynx - 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 |
| Pilonidal sinus surgeryEarlier period | 161 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 10 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal ductEarlier 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 |
| Pterygium - excision 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 | 7 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Pyogenic granuloma - 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 |
| Radical neck dissectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 8 surgeries2018–19, 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
| Tenotomy of hipEarlier 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 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 |
| Trigger finger/thumb 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Varicose veins treatmentEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General surgery | 23 daysRank 31st of 235 nationally | 0.3%Rank 66th of 214 nationally | 861 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 31 daysRank 16th of 177 nationally | 4.1%Rank 62nd of 162 nationally | 955 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 32 daysRank 65th of 191 nationally | 1.1%Rank 86th of 159 nationally | 726 surgeries |
| Urology | 36 daysRank 94th of 145 nationally | 0.2%Rank 36th of 138 nationally | 657 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 44 daysRank 75th of 110 nationally | 1.1%Rank 32nd of 98 nationally | 174 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 68 daysRank 39th of 141 nationally | 3.0%Rank 28th of 123 nationally | 796 surgeries |
| OphthalmologyEarlier period | 69 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 2.6%2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 76 surgeries2019–20, 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 | 4 days | 37 days | 202 days |
| 2012–13 | 4 days | 64 days | 320 days |
| 2013–14 | 3 days | 59 days | 209 days |
| 2014–15 | 2 days | 53 days | 149 days |
| 2015–16 | 4 days | 46 days | 106 days |
| 2016–17 | 2 days | 50 days | 115 days |
| 2017–18 | 13 days | 59 days | 189 days |
| 2018–19 | 15 days | 68 days | 242 days |
| 2019–20 | 15 days | 65 days | 272 days |
| 2020–21 | 14 days | 63 days | 327 days |
| 2021–22 | 14 days | 57 days | 329 days |
| 2022–23 | 15 days | 61 days | 300 days |
| 2023–24 | 15 days | 45 days | 188 days |
| 2024–25 | 16 days | 67 days | 265 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 | 92% | 81% | 85% |
| 2012–13 | 90% | 64% | 61% |
| 2013–14 | 98% | 79% | 87% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018–19 | 98% | 83% | 88% |
| 2019–20 | 98% | 88% | 91% |
| 2020–21 | 99% | 91% | 91% |
| 2021–22 | 98% | 82% | 81% |
| 2022–23 | 97% | 87% | 81% |
| 2023–24 | 97% | 96% | 96% |
| 2024–25 | 88% | 81% | 88% |
Queensland Health quarterly figures
Queensland Health also publishes figures for Ipswich Hospital each quarter. They come from a different source, so this page keeps them apart from the national figures. It does not rank them or compare them with other hospitals.
All planned surgery, July to September 2025
- Patients treated
- 1,186July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
- Treated within the recommended time
- 73.8%July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
- Change in patients treated on the year before
- +7.4%July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Ipswich Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- The Park Centre For Mental Health15 kilometres away
- Mater Hospital Springfield16 kilometres away
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital29 kilometres away
- Princess Alexandra Hospital30 kilometres away
- Mater Mothers' Hospital30 kilometres away
- Queensland Children's Hospital30 kilometres away
- Mater Adult Hospital30 kilometres away
- Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service32 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/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery by urgency category and hospital, Queensland, September quarter 2025
- Publisher
- Queensland Health
- Version
- 10 December 2025
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Queensland Health, Queensland Government, Elective surgery, sourced 3 October 2026, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/elective-surgery, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/qld-elective-surgery-by-category/v/2025-12-10/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery by specialty and hospital, Queensland, September quarter 2025
- Publisher
- Queensland Health
- Version
- 10 December 2025
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Queensland Health, Queensland Government, Elective surgery, sourced 3 October 2026, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/elective-surgery, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/qld-elective-surgery-by-specialty/v/2025-12-10/