John Hunter 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
- John Hunter; Newcastle
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
- 6 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank15th of 234 nationally
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- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 67 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank163rd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+3 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 394 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank244th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+39 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank1st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 66%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank179th of 245 nationally
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- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 37%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank243rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis access surgery | 1 dayRank 1st of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 115 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 3 daysRank 10th of 47 nationally | 0.4%Rank 14th of 18 nationally | 236 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 6 daysRank 54th of 81 nationally | 0.6%Rank 41st of 43 nationally | 484 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 6 daysRank 6th of 26 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 15 daysRank 19th of 87 nationally | 1.3%Rank 30th of 40 nationally | 78 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 22 daysRank 18th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 23 daysRank 62nd of 214 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 23 daysRank 17th of 39 nationally | 2.2%Rank 13th of 15 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 25 daysRank 21st of 149 nationally | 7.3%Rank 50th of 70 nationally | 82 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 26 daysRank 23rd of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 27 daysRank 14th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Cone biopsy | 28 daysRank 11th of 12 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | 28 daysRank 6th of 7 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 29 daysRank 69th of 131 nationally | 5.3%Rank 110th of 118 nationally | 113 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 31 daysRank 23rd of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 34 daysRank 14th of 126 nationally | 4.0%Rank 31st of 60 nationally | 149 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 35 daysRank 17th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 94 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 36 daysRank 20th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 37 daysRank 18th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 104 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 38 daysRank 28th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 43 daysRank 36th of 186 nationally | 9.1%Rank 96th of 123 nationally | 77 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 43 daysRank 32nd of 44 nationally | 9.5%Rank 13th of 14 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 49 daysRank 78th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 52 daysRank 11th of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 56 daysRank 38th of 100 nationally | 1.1%Rank 12th of 27 nationally | 92 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 61 daysRank 115th of 176 nationally | 7.6%Rank 111th of 123 nationally | 66 surgeries |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 64 daysRank 19th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 69 daysRank 50th of 57 nationally | 2.9%Rank 21st of 22 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 74 daysRank 147th of 158 nationally | 10.3%Rank 121st of 121 nationally | 87 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 79 daysRank 15th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Cranioplasty | 86 daysRank 15th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 88 daysRank 79th of 103 nationally | 5.3%Rank 45th of 64 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 90 daysRank 27th of 35 nationally | 13.6%Rank 10th of 10 nationally | 59 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 117 daysRank 28th of 30 nationally | 21.3%Rank 12th of 13 nationally | 61 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 137 daysRank 92nd of 95 nationally | 22.5%Rank 49th of 49 nationally | 129 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 151 daysRank 39th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 168 daysRank 52nd of 114 nationally | 30.1%Rank 51st of 69 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 189 daysRank 132nd of 169 nationally | 27.6%Rank 97th of 105 nationally | 58 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 190 daysRank 52nd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Nasendoscopy | 192 daysRank 8th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Hypospadias - repair of | 195 daysRank 10th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 195 daysRank 67th of 80 nationally | 21.1%Rank 27th of 30 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 204 daysRank 40th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 236 daysRank 18th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression | 240 daysRank 12th of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 253 daysRank 43rd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 255 daysRank 95th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 257 daysRank 94th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 267 daysRank 35th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 275 daysRank 23rd of 24 nationally | 31.5%Rank 13th of 13 nationally | 130 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 311 daysRank 147th of 150 nationally | 36.8%Rank 79th of 80 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 333 daysRank 50th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 365 daysRank 159th of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 372 daysRank 47th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 381 daysRank 61st of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 388 daysRank 18th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 390 daysRank 60th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 400 daysRank 50th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 400 daysRank 84th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 409 daysRank 123rd of 123 nationally | 62.2%Rank 95th of 95 nationally | 164 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 412 daysRank 121st of 128 nationally | 72.8%Rank 107th of 110 nationally | 272 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 413 daysRank 88th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | 418 daysRank 6th of 7 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 421 daysRank 64th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 481 daysRank 54th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacementEarlier 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 | 6 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionEarlier 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 |
| Anal fissure - repair 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 |
| Axillary node dissectionEarlier 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 |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bladder neck incision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| BlepharoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsyEarlier 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 |
| Breast prosthesis - 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 |
| Breast reductionEarlier 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 |
| 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) | 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 |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Chalazion - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair 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 |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure forEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 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 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/s | 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Ectropion - 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 |
| Endometrial ablation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Exostosis - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Female sterilisation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 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 |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| MastectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Meatoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Meniscectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Nasal cautery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier 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 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 |
| Pleurodesis | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 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 |
| Prostate biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pterygium - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 lesion | 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 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graftEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| RhinoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Rotator cuff - repair 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Stapedectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal 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 |
| Stress incontinence 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier 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 |
| Tenotomy of hip | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Trabeculectomy | 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 |
| TurbinectomyEarlier 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 |
| Ureteric - reimplantation | 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 |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other surgery | 1 dayRank 1st of 79 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 119 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 4 daysRank 4th of 110 nationally | 1.3%Rank 35th of 98 nationally | 154 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 18 daysRank 16th of 191 nationally | 5.5%Rank 126th of 159 nationally | 1,321 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 27 daysRank 50th of 88 nationally | 6.6%Rank 63rd of 70 nationally | 137 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 33 daysRank 35th of 46 nationally | 0.6%Rank 32nd of 39 nationally | 326 surgeries |
| General surgery | 38 daysRank 113th of 235 nationally | 10.5%Rank 203rd of 214 nationally | 717 surgeries |
| Urology | 40 daysRank 103rd of 145 nationally | 3.2%Rank 114th of 138 nationally | 473 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 53 daysRank 28th of 141 nationally | 18.2%Rank 87th of 123 nationally | 625 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 60 daysRank 47th of 177 nationally | 31.0%Rank 153rd of 162 nationally | 1,646 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 75 daysRank 31st of 48 nationally | 15.5%Rank 28th of 32 nationally | 465 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 86 daysRank 38th of 41 nationally | 19.8%Rank 35th of 35 nationally | 504 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 95 daysRank 65th of 141 nationally | 18.8%Rank 110th of 135 nationally | 85 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 | 11 days | 53 days | 255 days |
| 2012–13 | 9 days | 50 days | 285 days |
| 2013–14 | 10 days | 47 days | 265 days |
| 2014–15 | 9 days | 45 days | 240 days |
| 2015–16 | 8 days | 48 days | 214 days |
| 2016–17 | 8 days | 47 days | 197 days |
| 2017–18 | 9 days | 49 days | 209 days |
| 2018–19 | 8 days | 47 days | 191 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 45 days | 204 days |
| 2020–21 | 8 days | 55 days | 289 days |
| 2021–22 | 7 days | 49 days | 214 days |
| 2022–23 | 7 days | 67 days | 321 days |
| 2023–24 | 6 days | 64 days | 355 days |
| 2024–25 | 6 days | 67 days | 394 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% | 87% | 86% |
| 2012–13 | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| 2014–15 | 99% | 95% | 93% |
| 2015–16 | 99% | 94% | 96% |
| 2016–17 | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 98% | 94% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 98% | 93% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 98% | 95% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 79% | 71% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 85% | 85% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 63% | 64% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 66% | 56% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 66% | 37% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest John Hunter Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Calvary Mater Newcastle4 kilometres away
- Hunter New England Mental Health Service4 kilometres away
- Belmont Hospital12 kilometres away
- Kurri Kurri Hospital24 kilometres away
- Maitland Hospital26 kilometres away
- Morisset Hospital28 kilometres away
- Cessnock Hospital34 kilometres away
- Wyong Hospital43 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/