Lismore Base Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- Northern NSW
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Lismore Hospital
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
- 14 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank104th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 82 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank215th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-2 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 349 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank223rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-5 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 87%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank191st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-6 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 61%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank195th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+5 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 59%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank229th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+4 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
This table scrolls sideways on a narrow screen.
| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 1 dayRank 1st of 47 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 54 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 2 daysRank 4th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 75 surgeries |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 9 daysRank 2nd of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 18 daysRank 42nd of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 108 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 20 daysRank 44th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 22 daysRank 14th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 23 daysRank 62nd of 214 nationally | 1.4%Rank 115th of 169 nationally | 278 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 25 daysRank 95th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 81 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 26 daysRank 84th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 37 daysRank 9th of 21 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 39 daysRank 12th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 39 daysRank 57th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 178 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 41 daysRank 108th of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 188 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 44 daysRank 97th of 131 nationally | 4.2%Rank 109th of 118 nationally | 383 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 46 daysRank 4th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 48 daysRank 72nd of 176 nationally | 7.5%Rank 109th of 123 nationally | 106 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 49 daysRank 42nd of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 52 daysRank 44th of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 63 daysRank 62nd of 149 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 51 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 70 daysRank 21st of 25 nationally | 6.3%Rank 14th of 18 nationally | 96 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 78 daysRank 27th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 79 daysRank 94th of 186 nationally | 6.1%Rank 88th of 123 nationally | 66 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 82 daysRank 102nd of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 94 daysRank 76th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 106 daysRank 65th of 132 nationally | 28.4%Rank 110th of 119 nationally | 1,174 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 110 daysRank 105th of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 111 daysRank 76th of 126 nationally | 2.8%Rank 27th of 60 nationally | 71 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 132 daysRank 95th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 133 daysRank 91st of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 135 daysRank 73rd of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 137 daysRank 122nd of 169 nationally | 6.8%Rank 72nd of 105 nationally | 59 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 139 daysRank 24th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 139 daysRank 27th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 147 daysRank 99th of 103 nationally | 25.6%Rank 64th of 64 nationally | 78 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 156 daysRank 64th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 156 daysRank 48th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 174 daysRank 46th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 177 daysRank 74th of 123 nationally | 7.0%Rank 41st of 95 nationally | 142 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 180 daysRank 37th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 259 daysRank 69th of 114 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Blepharoplasty | 271 daysRank 13th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 300 daysRank 75th of 128 nationally | 19.6%Rank 58th of 110 nationally | 179 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 301 daysRank 37th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 355 daysRank 55th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 462 daysRank 95th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 736 daysRank 56th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Axillary node dissection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bartholin's abscess 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 |
| 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 reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 5 surgeries2023–24, 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Chalazion - 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 |
| Cone biopsyEarlier 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 |
| Corneal graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 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 | 5 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Epididymal cyst - removal 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 |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 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 |
| Functional endoscopic 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 | 5 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| LaminectomyEarlier 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 |
| LithotripsyEarlier 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 | 6 surgeries2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| MicrolaryngoscopyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myomectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| OrchidopexyEarlier 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 |
| Osteotomy | 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 |
| 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 |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Pharynx - 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 |
| 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 |
| PleurodesisEarlier 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junctionEarlier 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 figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Rhinoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Scar revision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular surgery | 15 daysRank 12th of 88 nationally | 0.3%Rank 22nd of 70 nationally | 382 surgeries |
| Other surgery | 29 daysRank 48th of 79 nationally | 6.3%Rank 42nd of 49 nationally | 63 surgeries |
| General surgery | 30 daysRank 82nd of 235 nationally | 3.6%Rank 165th of 214 nationally | 938 surgeries |
| Urology | 40 daysRank 103rd of 145 nationally | 6.1%Rank 134th of 138 nationally | 908 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 54 daysRank 121st of 191 nationally | 1.0%Rank 82nd of 159 nationally | 491 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 66 daysRank 28th of 48 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 98 daysRank 67th of 141 nationally | 25.9%Rank 122nd of 135 nationally | 1,464 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 104 daysRank 102nd of 177 nationally | 8.2%Rank 89th of 162 nationally | 753 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 284 daysRank 118th of 141 nationally | 42.0%Rank 119th of 123 nationally | 143 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic 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 |
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 | 57 days | 294 days |
| 2012–13 | 8 days | 54 days | 302 days |
| 2013–14 | 8 days | 56 days | 308 days |
| 2014–15 | 8 days | 49 days | 266 days |
| 2015–16 | 8 days | 48 days | 294 days |
| 2016–17 | 6 days | 46 days | 326 days |
| 2017–18 | 8 days | 50 days | 333 days |
| 2018–19 | 6 days | 56 days | 323 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 56 days | 345 days |
| 2020–21 | 10 days | 70 days | 355 days |
| 2021–22 | 13 days | 90 days | 371 days |
| 2022–23 | 14 days | 91 days | 428 days |
| 2023–24 | 14 days | 84 days | 354 days |
| 2024–25 | 14 days | 82 days | 349 days |
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 90% | 85% | 90% |
| 2012–13 | 99% | 93% | 97% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 93% | 89% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 98% | 99% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 93% | 91% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 99% | 94% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 94% | 86% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 87% | 73% |
| 2020–21 | 99% | 64% | 55% |
| 2021–22 | 91% | 50% | 47% |
| 2022–23 | 95% | 49% | 40% |
| 2023–24 | 93% | 56% | 55% |
| 2024–25 | 87% | 61% | 59% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Lismore Base Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Riverlands Drug and Alcohol Centreless than 1 kilometre away
- Nimbin Multi Purpose Service24 kilometres away
- Casino and District Memorial Hospital25 kilometres away
- Ballina District Hospital27 kilometres away
- Byron Central Hospital32 kilometres away
- Kyogle Multi Purpose Service35 kilometres away
- Murwillumbah District Hospital55 kilometres away
- Bonalbo Hospital66 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/