Royal Children's Hospital [Parkville]
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- Royal Children's Hospital (Melbourne)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- RCH; Royal Children's VIC
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
- 9 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank40th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-1 day
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 102 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank235th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-4 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 241 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank147th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-44 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
- 46%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank232nd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 69%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank200th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posterior fossa decompression | 17 daysRank 1st of 1 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 21 daysRank 2nd of 11 nationally | 3.4%Rank 4th of 5 nationally | 266 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 24 daysRank 14th of 186 nationally | 5.6%Rank 86th of 123 nationally | 306 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 27 daysRank 11th of 132 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 29 daysRank 7th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 29 daysRank 12th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 39 daysRank 90th of 131 nationally | 0.8%Rank 66th of 118 nationally | 241 surgeries |
| Chalazion - excision of | 41 daysRank 1st of 1 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Cranioplasty | 43 daysRank 9th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 46 daysRank 21st of 25 nationally | 1.5%Rank 9th of 10 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 56 daysRank 37th of 44 nationally | 9.3%Rank 12th of 14 nationally | 75 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 57 daysRank 45th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of | 59 daysRank 2nd of 5 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 60 daysRank 46th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 64 daysRank 18th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 67 daysRank 192nd of 214 nationally | 10.1%Rank 166th of 169 nationally | 455 surgeries |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 77 daysRank 4th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Untethering of spinal cord | 80 daysRank 2nd of 3 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | 81 daysRank 3rd of 8 nationally | 1.2%Rank 2nd of 5 nationally | 83 surgeries |
| Exostosis - excision of | 91 daysRank 4th of 9 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Hypospadias - repair of | 97 daysRank 5th of 13 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 3 nationally | 137 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 98 daysRank 93rd of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | 104 daysRank 18th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 123 daysRank 120th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 129 daysRank 173rd of 176 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 130 daysRank 40th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 132 daysRank 72nd of 102 nationally | 7.6%Rank 4th of 10 nationally | 118 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 136 daysRank 45th of 64 nationally | 7.8%Rank 16th of 22 nationally | 115 surgeries |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | 137 daysRank 5th of 5 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 138 daysRank 63rd of 80 nationally | 8.6%Rank 21st of 30 nationally | 140 surgeries |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | 144 daysRank 19th of 21 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 161 daysRank 40th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 165 daysRank 15th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 170 daysRank 34th of 35 nationally | 10.8%Rank 9th of 10 nationally | 269 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 175 daysRank 13th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Mastoidectomy | 176 daysRank 20th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for | 178 daysRank 3rd of 3 nationally | 24.3%Rank 2nd of 2 nationally | 247 surgeries |
| Nasendoscopy | 195 daysRank 9th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | 205 daysRank 4th of 5 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 208 daysRank 41st of 70 nationally | 24.3%Rank 16th of 26 nationally | 107 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 211 daysRank 57th of 114 nationally | 24.4%Rank 46th of 69 nationally | 386 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 216 daysRank 25th of 29 nationally | 9.7%Rank 4th of 4 nationally | 72 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 227 daysRank 25th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Pectus surgery | 364 daysRank 3rd of 4 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 374 daysRank 48th of 49 nationally | 51.6%Rank 7th of 8 nationally | 128 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 395 daysRank 18th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | 425 daysRank 7th of 7 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 779 daysRank 30th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 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 |
| Anterior cruciate ligament 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 | 7 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Bladder neck incisionEarlier 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 |
| BlepharoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal ofEarlier 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 |
| Breast lump - excision and/or 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 |
| Breast prosthesis - removal ofEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - 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 |
| 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 |
| Cervical discectomy and fusionEarlier 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 |
| Chiari malformation 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 |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 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 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 |
| Congenital pulmonary lesion - 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Dialysis access 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 |
| Discectomy | 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 |
| Dupytren's contracture releaseEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 |
| HaemorrhoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction 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 |
| Herniorrhaphy | 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 |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier 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 |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 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 |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | 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 |
| Laminectomy | 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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 |
| Lithotripsy | 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 |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for | 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 |
| Mastectomy | 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| MeniscectomyEarlier 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 |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord | 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Pedicle screw fusion | 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 |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Pyogenic granuloma - 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder joint replacementEarlier 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 |
| Shoulder reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resection | 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Total hip replacementEarlier 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 |
| Total knee replacementEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 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 - reimplantation | 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 |
| 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 |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 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 |
| Varicose veins treatmentEarlier 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 |
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 | 39 daysRank 87th of 191 nationally | 2.0%Rank 101st of 159 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 42 daysRank 23rd of 41 nationally | 2.4%Rank 21st of 35 nationally | 166 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 47 daysRank 24th of 141 nationally | 16.7%Rank 104th of 135 nationally | 621 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 57 daysRank 87th of 110 nationally | 10.0%Rank 88th of 98 nationally | 1,819 surgeries |
| Urology | 69 daysRank 133rd of 145 nationally | 2.0%Rank 91st of 138 nationally | 885 surgeries |
| Other surgery | 81 daysRank 75th of 79 nationally | 25.3%Rank 48th of 49 nationally | 170 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 90 daysRank 44th of 46 nationally | 6.2%Rank 39th of 39 nationally | 357 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 90 daysRank 38th of 48 nationally | 11.1%Rank 27th of 32 nationally | 1,210 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 108 daysRank 109th of 177 nationally | 16.2%Rank 127th of 162 nationally | 1,306 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 157 daysRank 84th of 141 nationally | 16.1%Rank 77th of 123 nationally | 1,193 surgeries |
| General surgeryEarlier period | 20 days2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | 6.5%2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | 77 surgeries2021–22, 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 | 6 days | 47 days | 158 days |
| 2012–13 | 6 days | 55 days | 188 days |
| 2013–14 | 6 days | 65 days | 194 days |
| 2014–15 | 6 days | 61 days | 157 days |
| 2015–16 | 6 days | 47 days | 109 days |
| 2016–17 | 7 days | 40 days | 99 days |
| 2017–18 | 7 days | 44 days | 110 days |
| 2018–19 | 7 days | 56 days | 134 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 63 days | 148 days |
| 2020–21 | 10 days | 83 days | 279 days |
| 2021–22 | 9 days | 101 days | 287 days |
| 2022–23 | 10 days | 140 days | 394 days |
| 2023–24 | 10 days | 106 days | 285 days |
| 2024–25 | 9 days | 102 days | 241 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% | 76% | 86% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 69% | 73% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 62% | 73% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 64% | 84% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 78% | 91% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 82% | 92% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 80% | 92% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 71% | 91% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 66% | 88% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 52% | 67% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 46% | 61% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 36% | 46% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 45% | 61% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 46% | 69% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Royal Children's Hospital [Parkville], nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Royal Women's Hospital [Parkville]1 kilometre away
- Royal Melbourne Hospital [City Campus]1 kilometre away
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre1 kilometre away
- The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne1 kilometre away
- Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus]2 kilometres away
- Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health Prison Health Service2 kilometres away
- St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne]2 kilometres away
- The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital3 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/