St Vincent's Hospital [Darlinghurst]
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- St Vincent's Health Network
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- St Vincent's NSW
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
- 7 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank21st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 48 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank78th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+1 day
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 186 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank119th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-13 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
- 92%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank67th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+3 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 95%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank89th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+5 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 | 1 dayRank 1st of 47 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 193 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 1 dayRank 1st of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 3 daysRank 2nd of 26 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 7 daysRank 2nd of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 104 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 7 daysRank 1st of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 17 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 9 daysRank 4th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 131 surgeries |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of | 13 daysRank 1st of 5 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Radical neck dissection | 17 daysRank 11th of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 18 daysRank 1st of 21 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 5 nationally | 59 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 18 daysRank 36th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 20 daysRank 13th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 20 daysRank 29th of 214 nationally | 0.2%Rank 68th of 169 nationally | 467 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 21 daysRank 79th of 105 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 23 daysRank 23rd of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 27 daysRank 22nd of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 111 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 27 daysRank 63rd of 158 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 31 daysRank 95th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 44 daysRank 27th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 45 daysRank 26th of 150 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 45 daysRank 5th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 53 daysRank 43rd of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression | 60 daysRank 4th of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 62 daysRank 66th of 186 nationally | 1.1%Rank 45th of 123 nationally | 95 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 62 daysRank 53rd of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 62 daysRank 12th of 123 nationally | 3.6%Rank 30th of 95 nationally | 56 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 64 daysRank 49th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 69 daysRank 118th of 131 nationally | 0.6%Rank 63rd of 118 nationally | 355 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 69 daysRank 45th of 169 nationally | 1.1%Rank 34th of 105 nationally | 91 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 74 daysRank 22nd of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 76 daysRank 9th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 76 daysRank 10th of 128 nationally | 5.5%Rank 25th of 110 nationally | 73 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 77 daysRank 79th of 90 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 79 daysRank 13th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 88 daysRank 54th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Mastoidectomy | 90 daysRank 9th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 116 daysRank 117th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 182 daysRank 22nd of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 192 daysRank 22nd of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 284 daysRank 23rd of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 284 daysRank 27th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 299 daysRank 44th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Stapedectomy | 350 daysRank 3rd of 4 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 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 | 7 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 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 |
| Blepharoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 6 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Carpal tunnel 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 |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)Earlier period | 292 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 111 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Chalazion - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| 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 | 8 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 5 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 | 5 surgeries |
| DacryocystorhinostomyEarlier 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 |
| Dialysis access 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Ectropion - correction 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 |
| 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 | 9 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Exostosis - excision 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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)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 |
| 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Meatoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Myomectomy | 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 | 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)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasal polypectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| OrchidopexyEarlier 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 |
| Osteotomy | 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 |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - 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 |
| 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 |
| Pterygium - excision 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 |
| Ptosis - repair ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Removal of intracranial lesionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 |
| 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 | 6 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 | 9 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries2017–18, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without 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 | 8 surgeries |
| TrabeculectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Ureteric stent - insertion 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
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 | 4 daysRank 4th of 79 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 8 daysRank 5th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 356 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 9 daysRank 2nd of 177 nationally | 1.2%Rank 37th of 162 nationally | 588 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 20 daysRank 22nd of 110 nationally | 0.2%Rank 24th of 98 nationally | 641 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 31 daysRank 57th of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 133 surgeries |
| General surgery | 33 daysRank 96th of 235 nationally | 0.8%Rank 94th of 214 nationally | 728 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 34 daysRank 67th of 191 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 159 nationally | 81 surgeries |
| Urology | 57 daysRank 124th of 145 nationally | 0.7%Rank 55th of 138 nationally | 585 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 62 daysRank 35th of 141 nationally | 6.2%Rank 41st of 123 nationally | 289 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 71 daysRank 33rd of 41 nationally | 2.0%Rank 18th of 35 nationally | 150 surgeries |
| OphthalmologyEarlier period | 205 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 156 surgeries2018–19, 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 | 4 days | 38 days | 120 days |
| 2012–13 | 4 days | 40 days | 135 days |
| 2013–14 | 5 days | 39 days | 149 days |
| 2014–15 | 6 days | 40 days | 134 days |
| 2015–16 | 7 days | 37 days | 148 days |
| 2016–17 | 8 days | 36 days | 160 days |
| 2017–18 | 8 days | 41 days | 155 days |
| 2018–19 | 7 days | 40 days | 189 days |
| 2019–20 | 7 days | 39 days | 156 days |
| 2020–21 | 7 days | 44 days | 236 days |
| 2021–22 | 8 days | 71 days | 345 days |
| 2022–23 | 8 days | 62 days | 356 days |
| 2023–24 | 7 days | 47 days | 199 days |
| 2024–25 | 7 days | 48 days | 186 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 | 96% | 89% | 87% |
| 2012–13 | 98% | 92% | 86% |
| 2013–14 | 99% | 97% | 86% |
| 2014–15 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2016–17 | 99% | 100% | 98% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 100% | 98% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| 2020–21 | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| 2021–22 | 99% | 57% | 54% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 66% | 53% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 89% | 90% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 92% | 95% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest St Vincent's Hospital [Darlinghurst], nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Sacred Heart Health Serviceless than 1 kilometre away
- Sydney Dental Hospital1 kilometre away
- Sydney Hospital / Sydney Eye Hospital2 kilometres away
- War Memorial Hospital4 kilometres away
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital4 kilometres away
- Royal Prince Alfred Institute of Rheumatology & Orthopaedics4 kilometres away
- Balmain Hospital4 kilometres away
- Sydney Children's Hospital4 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/