Port Macquarie Base Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- Mid North Coast
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Port Macquarie 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
- 13 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank83rd of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+1 day
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 63 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank150th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+5 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 344 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank219th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+8 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
- 76%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank147th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-3 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 60%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank226th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-8 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 1 dayRank 1st of 39 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 14 daysRank 25th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 58 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 15 daysRank 22nd of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 19 daysRank 24th of 131 nationally | 1.9%Rank 89th of 118 nationally | 372 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 19 daysRank 9th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 19 daysRank 3rd of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 20 daysRank 10th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 20 daysRank 23rd of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 123 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 21 daysRank 79th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 60 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 21 daysRank 51st of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 21 daysRank 62nd of 81 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Cystectomy | 22 daysRank 5th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 27 daysRank 87th of 214 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally | 206 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 40 daysRank 19th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 41 daysRank 25th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 54 daysRank 67th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 184 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 63 daysRank 62nd of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 68 daysRank 55th of 103 nationally | 6.8%Rank 51st of 64 nationally | 117 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 71 daysRank 131st of 176 nationally | 2.2%Rank 87th of 123 nationally | 135 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 82 daysRank 42nd of 132 nationally | 4.6%Rank 64th of 119 nationally | 175 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 86 daysRank 76th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 88 daysRank 71st of 109 nationally | 2.0%Rank 14th of 21 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 88 daysRank 55th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 91 daysRank 55th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 108 daysRank 102nd of 169 nationally | 9.0%Rank 75th of 105 nationally | 67 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 118 daysRank 44th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 126 daysRank 88th of 126 nationally | 13.7%Rank 46th of 60 nationally | 51 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 138 daysRank 149th of 186 nationally | 10.0%Rank 97th of 123 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 150 daysRank 33rd of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 237 daysRank 39th of 66 nationally | 30.8%Rank 8th of 8 nationally | 52 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 254 daysRank 150th of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 261 daysRank 45th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 284 daysRank 36th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 302 daysRank 144th of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 312 daysRank 44th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 324 daysRank 105th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 372 daysRank 81st of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 376 daysRank 121st of 123 nationally | 53.5%Rank 94th of 95 nationally | 155 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 408 daysRank 120th of 128 nationally | 72.4%Rank 106th of 110 nationally | 228 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Anal fissure - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Arthroplasty - revision 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 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 drainageEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Blepharoplasty | 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 reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Corneal graftEarlier 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 |
| DacryocystorhinostomyEarlier 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 | not published: too few patients2016–17, 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 | 5 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Epididymal cyst - 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 |
| Ethmoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Examination of eye under 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 ofEarlier 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 |
| Female sterilisationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment 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 |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgeryEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 |
| MastoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 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 |
| MyomectomyEarlier 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 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myringotomy | 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 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasal 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 polypectomyEarlier 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 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nerve 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Pharynx - 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 |
| Pilonidal sinus surgeryEarlier 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 |
| PleurodesisEarlier 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 |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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)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 |
| Pterygium - 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Ptosis - 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 |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Rotator cuff - 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 |
| Scar revisionEarlier 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 |
| SeptoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Stone/s urinary tract - 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 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Tenotomy of hipEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)Earlier period | 329 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 16.4%2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 55 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier 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 |
| Varicose veins treatment | 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 |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)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 |
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 | 17 daysRank 18th of 88 nationally | 0.5%Rank 26th of 70 nationally | 219 surgeries |
| Other surgery | 34 daysRank 53rd of 79 nationally | 1.6%Rank 32nd of 49 nationally | 63 surgeries |
| Urology | 39 daysRank 101st of 145 nationally | 2.1%Rank 93rd of 138 nationally | 1,046 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 43 daysRank 102nd of 191 nationally | 6.3%Rank 128th of 159 nationally | 411 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 49 daysRank 27th of 141 nationally | 1.4%Rank 24th of 123 nationally | 72 surgeries |
| General surgery | 55 daysRank 174th of 235 nationally | 2.7%Rank 146th of 214 nationally | 776 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 83 daysRank 56th of 141 nationally | 5.2%Rank 71st of 135 nationally | 251 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 356 daysRank 175th of 177 nationally | 47.0%Rank 161st of 162 nationally | 677 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic 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 |
| 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 | 8 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 | 16 days | 69 days | 290 days |
| 2012–13 | 14 days | 50 days | 316 days |
| 2013–14 | 9 days | 48 days | 323 days |
| 2014–15 | 12 days | 53 days | 345 days |
| 2015–16 | 10 days | 51 days | 285 days |
| 2016–17 | 11 days | 49 days | 275 days |
| 2017–18 | 11 days | 46 days | 262 days |
| 2018–19 | 10 days | 46 days | 266 days |
| 2019–20 | 14 days | 49 days | 286 days |
| 2020–21 | 15 days | 53 days | 368 days |
| 2021–22 | 15 days | 57 days | 282 days |
| 2022–23 | 13 days | 86 days | 321 days |
| 2023–24 | 12 days | 58 days | 336 days |
| 2024–25 | 13 days | 63 days | 344 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 | 87% | 82% | 83% |
| 2012–13 | 96% | 91% | 88% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 94% | 97% |
| 2014–15 | 99% | 86% | 73% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 99% | 98% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 97% | 98% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 96% | 94% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 91% | 84% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 88% | 49% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 86% | 80% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 53% | 61% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 79% | 68% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 76% | 60% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Port Macquarie Base Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Wauchope District Memorial Hospital14 kilometres away
- Kempsey District Hospital43 kilometres away
- Manning Hospital65 kilometres away
- Wingham Hospital68 kilometres away
- Macksville District Hospital82 kilometres away
- Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital107 kilometres away
- Bellinger River District Hospital111 kilometres away
- Bulahdelah Hospital123 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/