Sunshine Hospital
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- Western Health (Vic)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Sunshine
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
- 10 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank56th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 49 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank85th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-33 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 157 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank105th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+2 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
- 69%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank168th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+15 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 74%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank192nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 3 daysRank 19th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 350 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 3 daysRank 10th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 13 daysRank 8th of 131 nationally | 0.1%Rank 41st of 118 nationally | 1,505 surgeries |
| Cone biopsy | 15 daysRank 1st of 12 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 15 daysRank 22nd of 97 nationally | 1.8%Rank 19th of 31 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 16 daysRank 40th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 193 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 16 daysRank 16th of 214 nationally | 8.1%Rank 164th of 169 nationally | 817 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 17 daysRank 15th of 158 nationally | 0.2%Rank 67th of 121 nationally | 805 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 21 daysRank 50th of 75 nationally | 2.4%Rank 36th of 36 nationally | 85 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 22 daysRank 4th of 100 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 27 nationally | 75 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 23 daysRank 23rd of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 24 daysRank 7th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 25 daysRank 17th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 147 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 34 daysRank 14th of 126 nationally | 1.3%Rank 20th of 60 nationally | 231 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 37 daysRank 62nd of 108 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 34 nationally | 130 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 38 daysRank 9th of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 42 daysRank 21st of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 48 daysRank 44th of 149 nationally | 0.6%Rank 24th of 70 nationally | 165 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 49 daysRank 29th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 52 daysRank 18th of 26 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Myomectomy | 53 daysRank 4th of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 55 daysRank 19th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 79 daysRank 94th of 186 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 103 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 97 daysRank 17th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 104 daysRank 17th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 112 daysRank 51st of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 124 daysRank 113th of 169 nationally | 3.1%Rank 51st of 105 nationally | 64 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 145 daysRank 30th of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 185 daysRank 27th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 211 daysRank 96th of 132 nationally | 6.2%Rank 70th of 119 nationally | 195 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 244 daysRank 54th of 64 nationally | 13.6%Rank 19th of 22 nationally | 66 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 249 daysRank 69th of 80 nationally | 15.7%Rank 26th of 30 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 268 daysRank 22nd of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 276 daysRank 48th of 70 nationally | 39.7%Rank 25th of 26 nationally | 136 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 411 daysRank 87th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 447 daysRank 112th of 114 nationally | 57.6%Rank 66th of 69 nationally | 203 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 473 daysRank 65th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 482 daysRank 160th of 160 nationally | 62.9%Rank 80th of 80 nationally | 62 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 1,231 daysRank 63rd of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Axillary node dissection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Bladder neck incisionEarlier 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 |
| Blepharoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomyEarlier 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 |
| Chalazion - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel 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 |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure forEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| Ectropion - correction of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Endometrial ablation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Ethmoidectomy | 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 9 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Mastoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| MeniscectomyEarlier 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 biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 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 |
| 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 cautery | 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 polypectomyEarlier 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 |
| NasendoscopyEarlier 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 |
| NephrectomyEarlier 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 |
| OrchidectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | 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 |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair)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 |
| Prostate biopsyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)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 | 7 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pterygium - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junctionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal 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 |
| 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 |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graftEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Scar revision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacementEarlier 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 |
| StapedectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stress incontinence surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| Tenotomy of hip | 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 |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Total hip replacementEarlier 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 |
| Total knee replacementEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery | 11 daysRank 7th of 110 nationally | 14.6%Rank 93rd of 98 nationally | 1,778 surgeries |
| Urology | 13 daysRank 5th of 145 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 138 nationally | 1,507 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 17 daysRank 13th of 191 nationally | 0.6%Rank 62nd of 159 nationally | 1,918 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 17 daysRank 7th of 177 nationally | 1.6%Rank 43rd of 162 nationally | 253 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 22 daysRank 31st of 88 nationally | 7.1%Rank 66th of 70 nationally | 126 surgeries |
| General surgery | 27 daysRank 49th of 235 nationally | 0.4%Rank 72nd of 214 nationally | 838 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 33 daysRank 15th of 48 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 32 nationally | 51 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 211 daysRank 108th of 141 nationally | 8.4%Rank 85th of 135 nationally | 215 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 220 daysRank 103rd of 141 nationally | 34.4%Rank 110th of 123 nationally | 744 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgeryEarlier 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 |
| NeurosurgeryEarlier 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 |
| Other surgeryEarlier 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 |
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 | 9 days | 67 days | 106 days |
| 2012–13 | 8 days | 59 days | 91 days |
| 2013–14 | 12 days | 78 days | 156 days |
| 2014–15 | 11 days | 73 days | 79 days |
| 2015–16 | 13 days | 65 days | 60 days |
| 2016–17 | 15 days | 67 days | 40 days |
| 2017–18 | 10 days | 73 days | 36 days |
| 2018–19 | 9 days | 61 days | 31 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 66 days | 53 days |
| 2020–21 | 9 days | 85 days | 153 days |
| 2021–22 | 8 days | 84 days | 105 days |
| 2022–23 | 10 days | 63 days | 143 days |
| 2023–24 | 10 days | 82 days | 155 days |
| 2024–25 | 10 days | 49 days | 157 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 | 100% | 77% | 89% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 82% | 93% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 89% | 95% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 95% | 98% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 97% | 95% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 87% | 95% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 87% | 98% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 81% | 97% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 52% | 78% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 53% | 84% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 60% | 70% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 54% | 76% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 69% | 74% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Sunshine Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Dame Phyllis Frost Centre - Marmak unit7 kilometres away
- Ursula Frayne Centre7 kilometres away
- Orygen Inpatient Unit7 kilometres away
- Western Hospital [Footscray]7 kilometres away
- Tweddle Child & Family Health Centre [Footscray]8 kilometres away
- Royal Melbourne Hospital [Royal Park Campus]12 kilometres away
- Broadmeadows Health Service12 kilometres away
- Royal Children's Hospital [Parkville]12 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/