The Alfred
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- Alfred Health (Vic)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- The Alfred
Waiting times by urgency category
Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.
Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.
A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.
- Median wait: Category 1, urgent
- 10 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank56th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 36 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank34th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-4 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 62 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank35th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+10 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
- 97%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank36th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+11 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 98%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank57th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastectomy | 5 daysRank 1st of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 5 daysRank 1st of 29 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 4 nationally | 191 surgeries |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | 7 daysRank 5th of 10 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 9 daysRank 3rd of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 115 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 10 daysRank 1st of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 11 daysRank 8th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 11 daysRank 2nd of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 12 daysRank 10th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 13 daysRank 6th of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 17 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 14 daysRank 10th of 131 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 118 nationally | 1,241 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 14 daysRank 8th of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 15 daysRank 19th of 87 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 40 nationally | 108 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 15 daysRank 8th of 214 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally | 1,171 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 16 daysRank 36th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Meniscectomy | 16 daysRank 1st of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 19 daysRank 5th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 20 daysRank 1st of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 20 daysRank 10th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 118 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 21 daysRank 14th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 161 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 21 daysRank 8th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 21 daysRank 5th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 103 surgeries |
| Cranioplasty | 22 daysRank 3rd of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 22 daysRank 15th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 10 nationally | 205 surgeries |
| Trabeculectomy | 23 daysRank 4th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 26 daysRank 11th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 28 daysRank 6th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 29 daysRank 10th of 109 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 109 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 31 daysRank 4th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 9 nationally | 66 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression | 31 daysRank 2nd of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 32 daysRank 10th of 30 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 13 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 36 daysRank 16th of 132 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 119 nationally | 1,648 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 36 daysRank 45th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 161 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 36 daysRank 17th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 146 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 36 daysRank 2nd of 24 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 13 nationally | 54 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 38 daysRank 20th of 95 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 125 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 40 daysRank 3rd of 41 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 4 nationally | 61 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 46 daysRank 27th of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 47 daysRank 19th of 169 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 105 nationally | 106 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord | 48 daysRank 2nd of 3 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 49 daysRank 37th of 160 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 98 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 49 daysRank 44th of 186 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 135 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 49 daysRank 7th of 47 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 2 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 52 daysRank 5th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 59 daysRank 14th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 60 daysRank 3rd of 64 nationally | 1.1%Rank 2nd of 16 nationally | 91 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 64 daysRank 7th of 64 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 25 nationally | 105 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 67 daysRank 15th of 114 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 69 nationally | 66 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 70 daysRank 10th of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 71 daysRank 8th of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 78 daysRank 22nd of 123 nationally | 3.5%Rank 29th of 95 nationally | 85 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | 80 daysRank 4th of 37 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Blepharoplasty | 85 daysRank 4th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 86 daysRank 52nd of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 86 daysRank 12th of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 97 daysRank 6th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 100 daysRank 8th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 47 nationally | 86 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 104 daysRank 5th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 302 daysRank 76th of 128 nationally | 11.6%Rank 38th of 110 nationally | 86 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 |
| AdenoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| 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 | 5 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Chalazion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Chiari malformation 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 |
| Cleft lip and palate - 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 |
| Common peroneal nerve 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 |
| Cone biopsyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Corneal graftEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| 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 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 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 | 5 surgeries2022–23, 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 |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Hypospadias - repair 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 |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2012–13, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2012–13, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2012–13, released 19 August 2026 |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 forEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| MyomectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myringotomy | 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 cauteryEarlier 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 |
| NasendoscopyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 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 |
| 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 fusion | 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 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Pleurodesis | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 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) | 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 |
| Pterygium - 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal 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 |
| 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 |
| Removal of intracranial lesion | 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 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Untethering of spinal cordEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 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 | 4 daysRank 4th of 79 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 151 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 13 daysRank 11th of 110 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 98 nationally | 1,867 surgeries |
| Urology | 16 daysRank 12th of 145 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 138 nationally | 1,786 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 21 daysRank 27th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 507 surgeries |
| General surgery | 24 daysRank 37th of 235 nationally | 0.6%Rank 84th of 214 nationally | 1,815 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 28 daysRank 11th of 41 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 35 nationally | 493 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 35 daysRank 18th of 141 nationally | 0.7%Rank 16th of 123 nationally | 590 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 36 daysRank 61st of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 165 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 37 daysRank 17th of 141 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 135 nationally | 1,800 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 42 daysRank 26th of 177 nationally | 2.7%Rank 53rd of 162 nationally | 938 surgeries |
How waits have changed
Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 9 days | 50 days | 70 days |
| 2012–13 | 9 days | 54 days | 107 days |
| 2013–14 | 9 days | 48 days | 76 days |
| 2014–15 | 9 days | 45 days | 85 days |
| 2015–16 | 8 days | 49 days | 99 days |
| 2016–17 | 7 days | 48 days | 67 days |
| 2017–18 | 7 days | 44 days | 52 days |
| 2018–19 | 8 days | 37 days | 66 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 38 days | 77 days |
| 2020–21 | 11 days | 57 days | 255 days |
| 2021–22 | 11 days | 51 days | 146 days |
| 2022–23 | 12 days | 55 days | 120 days |
| 2023–24 | 10 days | 40 days | 52 days |
| 2024–25 | 10 days | 36 days | 62 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% | 79% | 97% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 81% | 99% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 83% | 99% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 91% | 100% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 93% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 96% | 100% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 97% | 100% |
| 2019–20 | 99% | 95% | 100% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 73% | 77% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 71% | 82% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 69% | 77% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 86% | 87% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 97% | 98% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest The Alfred, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- St Vincent's On the Park4 kilometres away
- The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital4 kilometres away
- St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne]4 kilometres away
- Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health Prison Health Service5 kilometres away
- Caulfield Hospital5 kilometres away
- The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne5 kilometres away
- Caritas Christi Hospice [Kew]5 kilometres away
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre6 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/