Shoalhaven Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- Illawarra Shoalhaven
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Shoalhaven
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
- 19 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank177th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+2 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 56 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank119th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-2 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 329 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank200th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+118 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
- 68%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank172nd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 63%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank217th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystoscopy | 4 daysRank 4th of 131 nationally | 1.9%Rank 89th of 118 nationally | 463 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 13 daysRank 23rd of 75 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 16 daysRank 28th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 20 daysRank 64th of 105 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 21 daysRank 16th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 25 daysRank 54th of 158 nationally | 0.6%Rank 81st of 121 nationally | 163 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 26 daysRank 76th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 29 daysRank 37th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 144 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 30 daysRank 24th of 39 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 15 nationally | 82 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 43 daysRank 165th of 214 nationally | 3.2%Rank 148th of 169 nationally | 434 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 60 daysRank 114th of 176 nationally | 4.1%Rank 98th of 123 nationally | 148 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 65 daysRank 67th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 78 daysRank 60th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 92 daysRank 59th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 102 daysRank 80th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 107 daysRank 92nd of 103 nationally | 9.4%Rank 54th of 64 nationally | 53 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 108 daysRank 103rd of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 167 daysRank 140th of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 182 daysRank 76th of 123 nationally | 27.4%Rank 80th of 95 nationally | 113 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 223 daysRank 90th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 239 daysRank 94th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 292 daysRank 44th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 308 daysRank 180th of 186 nationally | 34.2%Rank 122nd of 123 nationally | 111 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 312 daysRank 156th of 169 nationally | 28.6%Rank 101st of 105 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 341 daysRank 49th of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 356 daysRank 124th of 126 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 376 daysRank 114th of 128 nationally | 54.4%Rank 99th of 110 nationally | 158 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 410 daysRank 85th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionEarlier 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 |
| AdenoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Amputation of limbEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| ArthrodesisEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | 7 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| BlepharoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Breast prosthesis - 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 |
| 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 |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)Earlier period | 443 days2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | 11 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Chalazion - excision 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 |
| Cone biopsyEarlier period | 20 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 | 40 surgeries2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterusEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 5 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| Ectropion - correction 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 |
| Exostosis - excision 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 |
| Female sterilisation | 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 |
| 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 surgeryEarlier period | 419 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 15 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomyEarlier 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 |
| MastoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| MeniscectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| MicrolaryngoscopyEarlier 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 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| MyringotomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 5 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier 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 |
| NasendoscopyEarlier 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 | 7 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nerve 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 |
| OrchidectomyEarlier 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 |
| OrchidopexyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients2023–24, 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 |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 5 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pterygium - excision 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 |
| Ptosis - repair 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 |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junctionEarlier 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 |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus herniaEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Scar revisionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| SeptoplastyEarlier period | 456 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 18 surgeries2019–20, 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 surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Tendon releaseEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)Earlier period | 419 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 39 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| TrabeculectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| TurbinectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 6 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular surgery | 9 daysRank 5th of 88 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Urology | 25 daysRank 43rd of 145 nationally | 2.8%Rank 109th of 138 nationally | 861 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 28 daysRank 48th of 191 nationally | 5.0%Rank 124th of 159 nationally | 262 surgeries |
| Other surgery | 46 daysRank 60th of 79 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| General surgery | 53 daysRank 167th of 235 nationally | 12.7%Rank 209th of 214 nationally | 735 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 64 daysRank 88th of 110 nationally | 6.1%Rank 74th of 98 nationally | 392 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 217 daysRank 153rd of 177 nationally | 34.8%Rank 157th of 162 nationally | 431 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgeryEarlier 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 |
| OphthalmologyEarlier period | 443 days2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | 11 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Paediatric 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 |
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 | 14 days | 62 days | 307 days |
| 2012–13 | 12 days | 56 days | 262 days |
| 2013–14 | 9 days | 61 days | 252 days |
| 2014–15 | 12 days | 72 days | 322 days |
| 2015–16 | 13 days | 70 days | 346 days |
| 2016–17 | 13 days | 62 days | 338 days |
| 2017–18 | 14 days | 59 days | 324 days |
| 2018–19 | 15 days | 49 days | 247 days |
| 2019–20 | 16 days | 59 days | 260 days |
| 2020–21 | 17 days | 94 days | 386 days |
| 2021–22 | 16 days | 59 days | 363 days |
| 2022–23 | 15 days | 53 days | 354 days |
| 2023–24 | 17 days | 58 days | 211 days |
| 2024–25 | 19 days | 56 days | 329 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 | 86% | 83% | 90% |
| 2012–13 | 95% | 91% | 93% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 79% | 84% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 87% | 79% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 85% | 77% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 89% | 86% |
| 2018–19 | 99% | 92% | 87% |
| 2019–20 | 98% | 74% | 77% |
| 2020–21 | 99% | 48% | 42% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 66% | 51% |
| 2022–23 | 99% | 68% | 53% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 69% | 75% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 68% | 63% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Shoalhaven Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- David Berry Hospital15 kilometres away
- Kiama Hospital31 kilometres away
- Shellharbour Hospital41 kilometres away
- Bowral Hospital45 kilometres away
- Port Kembla Hospital50 kilometres away
- Milton Ulladulla Hospital52 kilometres away
- Wollongong Hospital56 kilometres away
- Illawarra Mental Health Services56 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/