Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- Sydney
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- RPA; Royal Prince Alfred
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
- 6 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank15th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+1 day
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 24 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank12th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+6 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 52 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank25th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+11 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 2 daysRank 4th of 47 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 60 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 3 daysRank 19th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 170 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 5 daysRank 7th of 75 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 7 daysRank 1st of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 8 daysRank 3rd of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 8 daysRank 2nd of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 9 daysRank 2nd of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 10 daysRank 2nd of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 11 daysRank 1st of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 12 daysRank 4th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 102 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 12 daysRank 1st of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Mastoidectomy | 12 daysRank 1st of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 13 daysRank 3rd of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 13 daysRank 6th of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 17 nationally | 138 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 14 daysRank 10th of 131 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 118 nationally | 1,028 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 14 daysRank 2nd of 57 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 22 nationally | 79 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 16 daysRank 9th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 10 nationally | 86 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 16 daysRank 1st of 30 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 13 nationally | 58 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 16 daysRank 16th of 214 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally | 683 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 17 daysRank 15th of 149 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 201 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 19 daysRank 11th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 85 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 20 daysRank 23rd of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 885 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression | 21 daysRank 1st of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 21 daysRank 13th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 144 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | 21 daysRank 1st of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 22 daysRank 1st of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 45 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 23 daysRank 3rd of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 24 daysRank 1st of 128 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 26 daysRank 12th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 103 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 26 daysRank 1st of 123 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 29 daysRank 12th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 30 daysRank 10th of 126 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 60 nationally | 116 surgeries |
| Myomectomy | 34 daysRank 1st of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Trabeculectomy | 35 daysRank 7th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 40 daysRank 55th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 198 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 40 daysRank 6th of 114 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 69 nationally | 101 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 43 daysRank 36th of 186 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 180 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 44 daysRank 20th of 132 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 119 nationally | 641 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 44 daysRank 5th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 45 daysRank 7th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 46 daysRank 17th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 48 daysRank 26th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 52 daysRank 7th of 24 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 13 nationally | 59 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 56 daysRank 8th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 56 daysRank 29th of 169 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 105 nationally | 163 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 57 daysRank 7th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 63 daysRank 13th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 64 daysRank 71st of 160 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 53 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 74 daysRank 6th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 47 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 107 daysRank 13th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 118 daysRank 22nd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 161 daysRank 12th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 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 |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Arthroscopy | 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | 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 |
| Bladder neck incision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal 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 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 |
| Chalazion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cone biopsyEarlier period | 12 days2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | 16 surgeries2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Dermoid cyst - 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/s | 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 release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Endometrial ablation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Epididymal cyst - 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 |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Exostosis - excision 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 |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Muscle or tendon length - change ofEarlier 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 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal cauteryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasal 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 |
| Nasendoscopy | 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 | 9 surgeries |
| OsteotomyEarlier 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 | 5 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Pleurodesis | 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal ductEarlier 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 |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair 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 |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junctionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graftEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Scar revision | 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 |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 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 |
| Shoulder 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 |
| Stapedectomy | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 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 |
| 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 |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 8 daysRank 4th of 191 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 159 nationally | 2,330 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 8 daysRank 1st of 48 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 32 nationally | 105 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 10 daysRank 3rd of 177 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 162 nationally | 451 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 13 daysRank 11th of 110 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 98 nationally | 548 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 15 daysRank 17th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 501 surgeries |
| Urology | 16 daysRank 12th of 145 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 138 nationally | 1,542 surgeries |
| General surgery | 20 daysRank 19th of 235 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 214 nationally | 1,979 surgeries |
| Other surgery | 20 daysRank 37th of 79 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 140 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 23 daysRank 6th of 41 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 35 nationally | 561 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 23 daysRank 36th of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 383 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 41 daysRank 19th of 141 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 135 nationally | 840 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 60 daysRank 32nd of 141 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 454 surgeries |
How waits have changed
Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 6 days | 20 days | 15 days |
| 2012–13 | 6 days | 16 days | 13 days |
| 2013–14 | 6 days | 18 days | 19 days |
| 2014–15 | 6 days | 21 days | 22 days |
| 2015–16 | 5 days | 19 days | 34 days |
| 2016–17 | 5 days | 15 days | 28 days |
| 2017–18 | 5 days | 15 days | 34 days |
| 2018–19 | 5 days | 17 days | 38 days |
| 2019–20 | 5 days | 13 days | 29 days |
| 2020–21 | 4 days | 14 days | 27 days |
| 2021–22 | 5 days | 14 days | 35 days |
| 2022–23 | 5 days | 18 days | 34 days |
| 2023–24 | 5 days | 18 days | 41 days |
| 2024–25 | 6 days | 24 days | 52 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 | 99% | 100% | 99% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 99% | 97% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Royal Prince Alfred Institute of Rheumatology & Orthopaedicsless than 1 kilometre away
- Sydney Dental Hospital2 kilometres away
- Balmain Hospital3 kilometres away
- Sacred Heart Health Service3 kilometres away
- Sydney Hospital / Sydney Eye Hospital4 kilometres away
- St Vincent's Hospital [Darlinghurst]4 kilometres away
- Sydney Children's Hospital6 kilometres away
- Royal Hospital for Women6 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/