Royal Perth Hospital Wellington Street Campus
A public hospital in Western Australia.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Western Australia
- Health network
- East Metropolitan Health Service (WA)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- RPH; Royal Perth
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
- 14 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank104th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-1 day
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 69 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank169th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+8 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 311 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank185th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+44 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 87%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank191st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 63%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank187th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-4 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 61%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank223rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-6 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
This table scrolls sideways on a narrow screen.
| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | 4 daysRank 1st of 7 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 6 daysRank 1st of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 7 daysRank 23rd of 47 nationally | 0.2%Rank 13th of 18 nationally | 459 surgeries |
| Orchidectomy | 9 daysRank 11th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 15 daysRank 31st of 75 nationally | 1.0%Rank 31st of 36 nationally | 105 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 16 daysRank 28th of 87 nationally | 0.6%Rank 24th of 40 nationally | 164 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 18 daysRank 50th of 105 nationally | 1.1%Rank 65th of 70 nationally | 95 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 20 daysRank 49th of 97 nationally | 1.6%Rank 18th of 31 nationally | 64 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 25 daysRank 76th of 214 nationally | 3.2%Rank 148th of 169 nationally | 565 surgeries |
| Cystectomy | 26 daysRank 6th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 26 daysRank 9th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 29 daysRank 16th of 24 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 3 nationally | 64 surgeries |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 30 daysRank 8th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 32 daysRank 21st of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 32 daysRank 15th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 152 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 35 daysRank 8th of 108 nationally | 1.7%Rank 13th of 28 nationally | 60 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 35 daysRank 25th of 49 nationally | 1.1%Rank 16th of 19 nationally | 95 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 38 daysRank 7th of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 39 daysRank 24th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 39 daysRank 34th of 57 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 22 nationally | 80 surgeries |
| Diathermy of wart/s | 51 daysRank 1st of 1 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 53 daysRank 4th of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 63 daysRank 8th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 65 daysRank 9th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 69 daysRank 40th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 72 daysRank 12th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Corneal graft | 83 daysRank 5th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 84 daysRank 66th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 93 daysRank 57th of 132 nationally | 2.2%Rank 50th of 119 nationally | 601 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 98 daysRank 87th of 103 nationally | 13.0%Rank 58th of 64 nationally | 92 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 106 daysRank 86th of 95 nationally | 6.9%Rank 44th of 49 nationally | 101 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 111 daysRank 43rd of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 115 daysRank 169th of 176 nationally | 13.5%Rank 119th of 123 nationally | 133 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 119 daysRank 29th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 119 daysRank 19th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 122 daysRank 17th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 141 daysRank 16th of 23 nationally | 8.3%Rank 7th of 9 nationally | 72 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 147 daysRank 21st of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 149 daysRank 35th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | 161 daysRank 18th of 37 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 168 daysRank 42nd of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | 169 daysRank 4th of 10 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 177 daysRank 79th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 179 daysRank 33rd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 181 daysRank 18th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 183 daysRank 53rd of 114 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 189 daysRank 162nd of 186 nationally | 18.0%Rank 108th of 123 nationally | 61 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 193 daysRank 127th of 150 nationally | 25.0%Rank 76th of 80 nationally | 72 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 211 daysRank 86th of 123 nationally | 32.4%Rank 84th of 95 nationally | 111 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 226 daysRank 18th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 248 daysRank 148th of 160 nationally | 22.0%Rank 74th of 80 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 248 daysRank 61st of 89 nationally | 23.1%Rank 2nd of 3 nationally | 52 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 255 daysRank 27th of 29 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 263 daysRank 148th of 169 nationally | 27.6%Rank 97th of 105 nationally | 87 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 335 daysRank 59th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 361 daysRank 108th of 128 nationally | 48.2%Rank 93rd of 110 nationally | 168 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 381 daysRank 28th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 399 daysRank 62nd of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 424 daysRank 19th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Rhinoplasty | 794 daysRank 13th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 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 | 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 | 5 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - 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 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 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 |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Common peroneal nerve releaseEarlier period | 62 days2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | 15 surgeries2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure forEarlier 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 |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cranioplasty | 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 |
| CraniotomyEarlier 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 |
| CystoscopyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 |
| Exostosis - 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Hypospadias - repair 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 |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)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 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomyEarlier 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 |
| Lymphangioma - surgery forEarlier 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 |
| Mastoidectomy | 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| MeniscectomyEarlier 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 |
| MicrolaryngoscopyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| MyringotomyEarlier 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 | 5 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasal polypectomy | 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 decompressionEarlier 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 |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cordEarlier 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 |
| OrchidopexyEarlier 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 |
| Pedicle screw fusionEarlier period | 363 days2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | 50.0%2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | 58 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion 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 | 8 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Prostate 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 | 6 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Radical neck 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 |
| Removal of intracranial lesionEarlier 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 |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 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 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graftEarlier 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 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier 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 |
| StapedectomyEarlier 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 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tendon release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Thyroglossal remnant - 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Untethering of spinal cordEarlier 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 | 8 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriorEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
Waiting times by specialty
The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Specialty | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other surgery | 19 daysRank 36th of 79 nationally | 1.0%Rank 27th of 49 nationally | 2,304 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 24 daysRank 38th of 110 nationally | 9.1%Rank 86th of 98 nationally | 1,635 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 31 daysRank 14th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 31 daysRank 16th of 177 nationally | 12.1%Rank 109th of 162 nationally | 1,602 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 36 daysRank 61st of 88 nationally | 1.4%Rank 35th of 70 nationally | 366 surgeries |
| General surgery | 37 daysRank 110th of 235 nationally | 7.2%Rank 189th of 214 nationally | 1,175 surgeries |
| Urology | 40 daysRank 103rd of 145 nationally | 3.6%Rank 116th of 138 nationally | 845 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 79 daysRank 50th of 141 nationally | 4.8%Rank 67th of 135 nationally | 1,124 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 168 daysRank 88th of 141 nationally | 23.0%Rank 97th of 123 nationally | 344 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgeryEarlier period | 25 days2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2014–15, released 19 August 2026 | 165 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 | 13 days | 55 days | 161 days |
| 2012–13 | 13 days | 56 days | 219 days |
| 2013–14 | 11 days | 50 days | 199 days |
| 2014–15 | 13 days | 63 days | 170 days |
| 2015–16 | 13 days | 62 days | 174 days |
| 2016–17 | 13 days | 59 days | 210 days |
| 2017–18 | 14 days | 56 days | 174 days |
| 2018–19 | 15 days | 61 days | 169 days |
| 2019–20 | 15 days | 60 days | 196 days |
| 2020–21 | 15 days | 63 days | 266 days |
| 2021–22 | 13 days | 67 days | 340 days |
| 2022–23 | 13 days | 63 days | 350 days |
| 2023–24 | 15 days | 61 days | 267 days |
| 2024–25 | 14 days | 69 days | 311 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% | 68% | 84% |
| 2012–13 | 93% | 68% | 79% |
| 2013–14 | 99% | 80% | 90% |
| 2014–15 | 95% | 67% | 87% |
| 2015–16 | 85% | 67% | 83% |
| 2016–17 | 78% | 70% | 76% |
| 2017–18 | 78% | 72% | 81% |
| 2018–19 | 77% | 67% | 85% |
| 2019–20 | 78% | 68% | 81% |
| 2020–21 | 80% | 67% | 68% |
| 2021–22 | 91% | 62% | 56% |
| 2022–23 | 86% | 66% | 53% |
| 2023–24 | 88% | 67% | 67% |
| 2024–25 | 87% | 63% | 61% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Royal Perth Hospital Wellington Street Campus, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Next Step Drug And Alcohol Services, East Perthless than 1 kilometre away
- King Edward Memorial Hospital5 kilometres away
- Perth Children's Hospital5 kilometres away
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital5 kilometres away
- Selby Authorised Lodge6 kilometres away
- St James Transitional Care Unit6 kilometres away
- Graylands Selby-Lemnos and Special Care Health Service7 kilometres away
- State Forensic Mental Health Service7 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/