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Kununurra Hospital

A public hospital in Western Australia.

About this hospital

State or territory
Western Australia
Health network
WA Country Health Service
Status
Open
Also known as
Kununurra

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
8 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank29th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before+4 days

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

Rank211th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before+30 days

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

Rank173rd of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+139 days

Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
85%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank196th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before-12 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
68%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank172nd of 245 nationally

Change on the year before-30 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
89%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank124th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before-11 percentage points

Waiting times by procedure

The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery procedures at Kununurra Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
ProcedureMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Curettage and evacuation of uterus6 daysRank 54th of 81 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure10 surgeries
Skin lesion - excision of31 daysRank 126th of 214 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure22 surgeries
Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of67 daysRank 19th of 64 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure10 surgeries
Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)90 daysRank 156th of 176 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure12 surgeries
Myringotomy92 daysRank 48th of 80 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure11 surgeries
Herniorrhaphy96 daysRank 90th of 169 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure10 surgeries
Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty215 daysRank 17th of 58 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure10 surgeries
Pterygium - excision of227 daysRank 34th of 65 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure18 surgeries
Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)258 daysRank 107th of 132 nationally8.3%Rank 77th of 119 nationally72 surgeries
Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Adenoidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Anal fissure - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
ArthrodesisEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Arthroscopynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Bartholin's cyst - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
BlepharoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Carpal tunnel releasenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Circumcisionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Common peroneal nerve releaseEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
CystoscopyEarlier period58 days2020–21, released 19 August 20260.0%2020–21, released 19 August 202651 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Dialysis access surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries
Diathermy of wart/sEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Dupytren's contracture releasenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Ectropion - correction ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Endometrial ablationEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Epididymal cyst - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Exostosis - excision ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Female sterilisationnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Fracture non-union - treatment ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Functional endoscopic sinus surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Ganglion - excision ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Haemorrhoidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Hydrocele - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettageEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure9 surgeries
Laparoscopynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Meniscectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Muscle or tendon length - change ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Nasal polypectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
OsteotomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Pilonidal sinus surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Ptosis - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Rotator cuff - repair ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Scar revisionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
SeptoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Shoulder reconstructionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Tendon releaseEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Toenail surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Trigger finger/thumb releasenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Turbinectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriorEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Varicose veins treatmentEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026

Waiting times by specialty

The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery specialties at Kununurra Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
SpecialtyMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Gynaecology48 daysRank 112th of 191 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure23 surgeries
General surgery91 daysRank 220th of 235 nationally10.0%Rank 200th of 214 nationally90 surgeries
Orthopaedic surgery147 daysRank 134th of 177 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure20 surgeries
Ear, nose and throat surgery154 daysRank 83rd of 141 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure37 surgeries
Ophthalmology254 daysRank 120th of 141 nationally6.5%Rank 77th of 135 nationally92 surgeries
Other surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure7 surgeries
Urologynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Vascular surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries

Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.

Median wait at Kununurra Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
01002003002012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Median wait at Kununurra Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–126 days36 days84 days
2012–133 days30 days74 days
2013–142 days32 days71 days
2014–152 days36 days113 days
2015–165 days23 days100 days
2016–173 days32 days132 days
2017–185 days42 days168 days
2018–193 days40 days167 days
2019–203 days44 days123 days
2020–215 days50 days216 days
2021–224 days43 days239 days
2022–235 days44 days142 days
2023–244 days50 days151 days
2024–258 days80 days290 days
Share treated within the recommended time at Kununurra Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
0%50%100%2012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Share treated within the recommended time at Kununurra Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1295%94%98%
2012–13100%100%100%
2013–14100%100%100%
2014–15100%100%100%
2015–16100%100%100%
2016–17100%100%100%
2017–18100%100%100%
2018–1999%100%100%
2019–20100%98%100%
2020–2199%86%87%
2021–2294%96%89%
2022–23100%99%95%
2023–2497%98%100%
2024–2585%68%89%

Hospitals nearby

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

  1. Wyndham Hospital73 kilometres away
  2. Halls Creek Hospital295 kilometres away
  3. Katherine Hospital408 kilometres away
  4. Fitzroy Crossing Hospital431 kilometres away
  5. Palmerston Regional Hospital441 kilometres away
  6. Royal Darwin Hospital445 kilometres away
  7. Derby Hospital570 kilometres away
  8. Tennant Creek Hospital720 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/