Renmark Paringa District Hospital
A public hospital in South Australia.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- South Australia
- Health network
- Riverland Mallee Coorong
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Renmark Paringa
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
- not published: no patients reported2024–25, released 19 August 2026
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 31 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank25th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+2 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 30 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank12th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+2 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- not published: no patients reported2024–25, released 19 August 2026
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank1st of 245 nationally
Change on the year before0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 29 daysRank 4th of 114 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 30 daysRank 7th 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 | 30 daysRank 5th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 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 |
| CircumcisionEarlier 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 |
| Dermoid 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 |
| HaemorrhoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| HerniorrhaphyEarlier 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 |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphyEarlier 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 |
| MastectomyEarlier 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 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 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 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 | 7 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - 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 |
| SeptoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| Skin lesion - 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 30 daysRank 16th of 141 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| General surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| GynaecologyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2015–16, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2015–16, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2015–16, released 19 August 2026 |
| Plastic surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| UrologyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2015–16, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2015–16, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2015–16, 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
- No figure published for this year. The table gives the reason.
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 days | 6 days |
| 2012–13 | 2 days | 8 days | 7 days |
| 2013–14 | not published: no patients reported | 1 day | 3 days |
| 2014–15 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 days | 11 days |
| 2015–16 | not published: no patients reported | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 days |
| 2016–17 | not published: no patients reported | 29 days | 30 days |
| 2017–18 | not published: no patients reported | 27 days | 1 day |
| 2018–19 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 days | 29 days |
| 2019–20 | not published: no patients reported | 10 days | 29 days |
| 2020–21 | not published: no patients reported | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 days |
| 2021–22 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 56 days | 55 days |
| 2022–23 | not published: no patients reported | 55 days | 57 days |
| 2023–24 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 days | 28 days |
| 2024–25 | not published: no patients reported | 31 days | 30 days |
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
- No figure published for this year. The table gives the reason.
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% | 100% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2013–14 | not published: no patients reported | 100% | 100% |
| 2014–15 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% | 100% |
| 2015–16 | not published: no patients reported | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% |
| 2016–17 | not published: no patients reported | 100% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | not published: no patients reported | 100% | 100% |
| 2018–19 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% | 100% |
| 2019–20 | not published: no patients reported | 100% | 100% |
| 2020–21 | not published: no patients reported | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% |
| 2021–22 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% | 100% |
| 2022–23 | not published: no patients reported | 80% | 98% |
| 2023–24 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 100% | 100% |
| 2024–25 | not published: no patients reported | 100% | 100% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Renmark Paringa District Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Riverland General Hospital18 kilometres away
- Barmera Health Service27 kilometres away
- Loxton Hospital Complex36 kilometres away
- Waikerie Health Service70 kilometres away
- Wentworth Hospital109 kilometres away
- Pinnaroo Soldiers' Memorial Hospital122 kilometres away
- Mildura Base Hospital129 kilometres away
- Karoonda and District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital130 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/