Muswellbrook 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
- Muswellbrook
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
- 13 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank83rd of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 54 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank108th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+28 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 74 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank43rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+25 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 99%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank107th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank1st of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+2 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank1st of 246 nationally
Change on the year before0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 17 daysRank 15th of 158 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 20 daysRank 29th of 214 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally | 127 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 53 daysRank 89th of 176 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 57 daysRank 58th of 186 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 62 daysRank 30th of 132 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 119 nationally | 261 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 75 daysRank 57th of 169 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier 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 lump - excision and/or biopsyEarlier 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 |
| Carpal tunnel release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Circumcision | 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 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 |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier 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 |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterusEarlier 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 |
| Cystoscopy | 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Dialysis access surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Endometrial ablationEarlier 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 |
| Epididymal cyst - 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 | 5 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 |
| Female sterilisationEarlier 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 |
| Functional endoscopic sinus 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 |
| Ganglion - 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Hydrocele - 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 |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | 6 surgeries2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Laparoscopy | 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 |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)Earlier 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 |
| MastectomyEarlier 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 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tendon releaseEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb releaseEarlier 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 |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriorEarlier 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 |
| Varicose veins treatmentEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 18 daysRank 16th of 191 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| General surgery | 26 daysRank 44th of 235 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 214 nationally | 216 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 62 daysRank 31st of 141 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 135 nationally | 261 surgeries |
| Other surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Paediatric 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 | 7 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 | 6 days | 16 days | 19 days |
| 2012–13 | 12 days | 27 days | 51 days |
| 2013–14 | 7 days | 22 days | 35 days |
| 2014–15 | 9 days | 27 days | 33 days |
| 2015–16 | 11 days | 28 days | 25 days |
| 2016–17 | 10 days | 36 days | 49 days |
| 2017–18 | 13 days | 34 days | 99 days |
| 2018–19 | 15 days | 34 days | 59 days |
| 2019–20 | 13 days | 33 days | 53 days |
| 2020–21 | 12 days | 26 days | 88 days |
| 2021–22 | 8 days | 40 days | 46 days |
| 2022–23 | 13 days | 23 days | 102 days |
| 2023–24 | 13 days | 26 days | 49 days |
| 2024–25 | 13 days | 54 days | 74 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 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 98% | 99% |
| 2022–23 | 97% | 99% | 100% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| 2024–25 | 99% | 100% | 100% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Muswellbrook Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone24 kilometres away
- Denman Multi Purpose Service25 kilometres away
- Singleton Hospital43 kilometres away
- Merriwa Multi Purpose Service52 kilometres away
- Wilson Memorial Community Hospital, Murrurundi55 kilometres away
- Cessnock Hospital75 kilometres away
- Maitland Hospital79 kilometres away
- Dungog Hospital81 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/