Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
A public hospital in Western Australia.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Western Australia
- Health network
- North Metropolitan Health Service (WA)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- SCGH; Sir Charles Gairdner
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
- 15 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank131st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 42 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank56th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-6 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 176 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank115th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+12 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 82%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank200th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 77%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank143rd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+4 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 75%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank187th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchidectomy | 6 daysRank 3rd of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 7 daysRank 23rd of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 8 daysRank 14th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 319 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 12 daysRank 10th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Axillary node dissection | 13 daysRank 6th of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 14 daysRank 18th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 155 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 14 daysRank 14th of 97 nationally | 2.6%Rank 23rd of 31 nationally | 115 surgeries |
| Removal of intracranial lesion | 14 daysRank 4th of 8 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 16 daysRank 10th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 94 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 18 daysRank 16th of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 17 nationally | 98 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 21 daysRank 17th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 21 daysRank 3rd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 23 daysRank 62nd of 87 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 40 nationally | 98 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 23 daysRank 10th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 42 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 24 daysRank 20th of 90 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 25 daysRank 11th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 202 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 26 daysRank 14th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 26 daysRank 14th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 29 daysRank 109th of 214 nationally | 1.0%Rank 102nd of 169 nationally | 606 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 31 daysRank 8th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 33 daysRank 20th of 103 nationally | 3.5%Rank 41st of 64 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Blepharoplasty | 34 daysRank 2nd of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 36 daysRank 26th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 36 daysRank 12th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 38 daysRank 23rd of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 40 daysRank 23rd of 95 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 97 surgeries |
| Cranioplasty | 42 daysRank 8th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 46 daysRank 6th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 46 daysRank 7th of 114 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 48 daysRank 6th of 24 nationally | 2.3%Rank 6th of 13 nationally | 132 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 49 daysRank 18th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 55 daysRank 97th of 176 nationally | 0.7%Rank 68th of 123 nationally | 142 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 66 daysRank 15th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 70 daysRank 63rd of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 70 daysRank 2nd of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 71 daysRank 49th of 169 nationally | 11.5%Rank 80th of 105 nationally | 61 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 72 daysRank 82nd of 186 nationally | 1.6%Rank 50th of 123 nationally | 64 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 72 daysRank 9th of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 78 daysRank 14th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 79 daysRank 10th of 23 nationally | 5.5%Rank 4th of 9 nationally | 55 surgeries |
| Corneal graft | 83 daysRank 5th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 83 daysRank 13th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 95 daysRank 16th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 112 daysRank 21st of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 120 daysRank 128th of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Mastoidectomy | 123 daysRank 14th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 131 daysRank 78th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 133 daysRank 22nd of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | 136 daysRank 13th of 37 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 138 daysRank 20th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 140 daysRank 36th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 146 daysRank 30th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | 187 daysRank 12th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 204 daysRank 82nd of 123 nationally | 23.2%Rank 75th of 95 nationally | 155 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 241 daysRank 26th of 29 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 295 daysRank 47th of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 315 daysRank 26th of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 321 daysRank 83rd of 128 nationally | 36.9%Rank 80th of 110 nationally | 160 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 344 daysRank 66th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 346 daysRank 21st of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 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 |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 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 |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation 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 |
| Chiari malformation decompression | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Circumcision | 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 |
| Cleft lip and palate - 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 |
| Common peroneal nerve releaseEarlier 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 | 6 surgeries2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Craniotomy | 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 |
| 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 |
| CystoscopyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Dermoid 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 |
| Endometrial ablationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Female sterilisationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 7 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 | 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 |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Laryngectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Meniscectomy | 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 |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 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 |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsyEarlier 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 |
| Muscle or tendon length - change 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 |
| 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 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 |
| NasendoscopyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Pectus surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Pedicle screw fusionEarlier period | 664 days2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | 16 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pharyngoplasty | 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 |
| Pharynx - 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Posterior fossa 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal ductEarlier 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 |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair)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 |
| Pyogenic granuloma - 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Tendon release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Toenail 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Untethering of spinal cord | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Urethra - dilatation 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 |
| Varicose veins treatment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other surgery | 15 daysRank 29th of 79 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 2,321 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 20 daysRank 23rd of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 300 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 21 daysRank 27th of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 197 surgeries |
| General surgery | 23 daysRank 31st of 235 nationally | 3.0%Rank 154th of 214 nationally | 1,339 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 28 daysRank 11th of 41 nationally | 4.2%Rank 27th of 35 nationally | 737 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 29 daysRank 13th of 141 nationally | 2.5%Rank 52nd of 135 nationally | 749 surgeries |
| Urology | 29 daysRank 66th of 145 nationally | 1.2%Rank 77th of 138 nationally | 513 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 30 daysRank 57th of 110 nationally | 5.8%Rank 69th of 98 nationally | 1,215 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 43 daysRank 22nd of 141 nationally | 6.9%Rank 44th of 123 nationally | 422 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 124 daysRank 119th of 177 nationally | 16.4%Rank 129th of 162 nationally | 992 surgeries |
| GynaecologyEarlier 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 |
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 | 16 days | 61 days | 82 days |
| 2012–13 | 13 days | 53 days | 119 days |
| 2013–14 | 12 days | 40 days | 116 days |
| 2014–15 | 12 days | 41 days | 90 days |
| 2015–16 | 11 days | 39 days | 99 days |
| 2016–17 | 11 days | 39 days | 84 days |
| 2017–18 | 12 days | 40 days | 75 days |
| 2018–19 | 13 days | 41 days | 66 days |
| 2019–20 | 13 days | 42 days | 84 days |
| 2020–21 | 14 days | 45 days | 150 days |
| 2021–22 | 13 days | 48 days | 151 days |
| 2022–23 | 15 days | 56 days | 196 days |
| 2023–24 | 15 days | 48 days | 164 days |
| 2024–25 | 15 days | 42 days | 176 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 | 75% | 65% | 90% |
| 2012–13 | 81% | 71% | 90% |
| 2013–14 | 93% | 85% | 93% |
| 2014–15 | 92% | 86% | 94% |
| 2015–16 | 92% | 84% | 93% |
| 2016–17 | 95% | 86% | 96% |
| 2017–18 | 91% | 86% | 96% |
| 2018–19 | 88% | 82% | 92% |
| 2019–20 | 90% | 80% | 90% |
| 2020–21 | 88% | 77% | 82% |
| 2021–22 | 86% | 71% | 82% |
| 2022–23 | 81% | 66% | 73% |
| 2023–24 | 81% | 73% | 77% |
| 2024–25 | 82% | 77% | 75% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Perth Children's Hospitalless than 1 kilometre away
- Selby Authorised Lodge2 kilometres away
- King Edward Memorial Hospital2 kilometres away
- Graylands Selby-Lemnos and Special Care Health Service2 kilometres away
- State Forensic Mental Health Service3 kilometres away
- Royal Perth Hospital Wellington Street Campus5 kilometres away
- Next Step Drug And Alcohol Services, East Perth5 kilometres away
- Osborne Park Hospital9 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/