Royal Children's Hospital [Queensland]
A closed public hospital in Queensland.
This hospital has closed
Royal Children's Hospital [Queensland] has closed. This page keeps its past figures for the record. It shows no current wait and does not rank the hospital. The hospitals nearby are open.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Health network
- The source names no network
- Status
- Closed
- Also known as
- RCH; Royal Children's QLD
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
- 8 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026
This hospital last reported this figure in an earlier period. It is not the latest figure.
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 58 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026
This hospital last reported this figure in an earlier period. It is not the latest figure.
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 345 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026
This hospital last reported this figure in an earlier period. It is not the latest figure.
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 100%2014–15, released 19 August 2026
This hospital last reported this figure in an earlier period. It is not the latest figure.
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 87%2014–15, released 19 August 2026
This hospital last reported this figure in an earlier period. It is not the latest figure.
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 85%2014–15, released 19 August 2026
This hospital last reported this figure in an earlier period. It is not the latest figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)Earlier 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 |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)Earlier 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 |
| CystoscopyEarlier 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 | 9 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphyEarlier period | 13 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 43 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplastyEarlier period | 87 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 21 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| MyringotomyEarlier period | 70 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 4.5%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 176 surgeries2014–15, 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 | 5 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)Earlier period | 208 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 10.6%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 376 surgeries2014–15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, nose and throat surgeryEarlier period | 83 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 7.4%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 726 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| General surgeryEarlier period | 21 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 355 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| NeurosurgeryEarlier period | 12 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 29 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| OphthalmologyEarlier period | 41 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 1.3%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 160 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| Orthopaedic surgeryEarlier period | 23 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 211 surgeries2014–15, released 19 August 2026 |
| Other 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 |
| Plastic surgeryEarlier period | 71 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 2.6%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 156 surgeries2014–15, 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 | 8 days | 41 days | 147 days |
| 2012–13 | 8 days | 45 days | 153 days |
| 2013–14 | 8 days | 48 days | 233 days |
| 2014–15 | 8 days | 58 days | 345 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 | 97% | 80% | 96% |
| 2012–13 | 92% | 82% | 99% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 97% | 97% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 87% | 85% |
Open hospitals nearby
The source gives no location for Royal Children's Hospital [Queensland], so this page cannot list hospitals near it.
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.
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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/