The Northern Hospital [Epping]
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- Northern Health (Vic)
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- NH; The Northern
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
- 13 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank83rd of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+3 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 35 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank32nd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-2 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 65 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank38th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-14 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
- 88%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank93rd of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+4 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+2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 4 daysRank 39th of 81 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 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 | 10 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 14 daysRank 8th of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Orchidectomy | 14 daysRank 17th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 14 daysRank 4th of 214 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally | 989 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 15 daysRank 5th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 15 daysRank 12th of 131 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 118 nationally | 905 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 16 daysRank 15th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 16 daysRank 2nd of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 19 daysRank 6th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 445 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 19 daysRank 38th of 87 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 40 nationally | 88 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | 19 daysRank 2nd of 42 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 20 daysRank 64th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 242 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 20 daysRank 23rd of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 681 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 20 daysRank 14th of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 21 daysRank 6th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 22 daysRank 5th of 160 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 151 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 22 daysRank 70th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 22 daysRank 6th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 24 daysRank 10th of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 15 nationally | 201 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 25 daysRank 60th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 68 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 25 daysRank 7th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 26 daysRank 15th of 186 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 473 surgeries |
| Meniscectomy | 26 daysRank 2nd of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 27 daysRank 10th of 100 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 27 nationally | 427 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 29 daysRank 8th of 21 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 5 nationally | 227 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 30 daysRank 6th of 169 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 105 nationally | 354 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 30 daysRank 27th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 33 daysRank 14th of 109 nationally | 0.5%Rank 10th of 21 nationally | 197 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 33 daysRank 22nd of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 34 daysRank 12th of 150 nationally | 1.2%Rank 24th of 80 nationally | 85 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 36 daysRank 9th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 37 daysRank 24th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 292 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 39 daysRank 12th of 102 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 10 nationally | 75 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 39 daysRank 57th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 139 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 40 daysRank 37th of 149 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 44 daysRank 3rd of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 44 daysRank 12th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 1 nationally | 62 surgeries |
| Endometrial ablation | 46 daysRank 6th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 48 daysRank 8th of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 52 daysRank 21st of 108 nationally | 4.7%Rank 23rd of 28 nationally | 86 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | 52 daysRank 5th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 59 daysRank 38th of 126 nationally | 3.6%Rank 30th of 60 nationally | 138 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 61 daysRank 2nd of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 63 daysRank 54th of 95 nationally | 0.7%Rank 24th of 49 nationally | 146 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 64 daysRank 9th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | 64 daysRank 12th of 21 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 69 daysRank 17th of 35 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 10 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 71 daysRank 31st of 80 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 30 nationally | 114 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 75 daysRank 16th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 76 daysRank 25th of 64 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 22 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 79 daysRank 100th of 108 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 34 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 83 daysRank 20th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 87 daysRank 8th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 88 daysRank 18th of 70 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 26 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 88 daysRank 49th of 132 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 93 daysRank 17th of 64 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 25 nationally | 154 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 95 daysRank 23rd of 114 nationally | 0.7%Rank 10th of 69 nationally | 276 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 97 daysRank 20th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 102 daysRank 9th of 103 nationally | 1.0%Rank 7th of 47 nationally | 99 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 104 daysRank 43rd of 123 nationally | 3.4%Rank 27th of 95 nationally | 87 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 145 daysRank 29th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 205 daysRank 53rd of 128 nationally | 16.7%Rank 54th of 110 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| ArthrodesisEarlier period | 84 days2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | 11 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 dissectionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Bartholin's 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 |
| Bladder neck incision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| BlepharoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 | 6 surgeries2022–23, 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Cone 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 |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Dermoid cyst - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Exostosis - 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 |
| Female sterilisation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Fracture non-union - treatment 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 |
| 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 |
| Hypospadias - 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 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier 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 |
| Lymphangioma - surgery 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| NasendoscopyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, 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 |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pedicle screw fusionEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Ptosis - repair 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal 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 |
| Radical neck dissectionEarlier 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 |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus herniaEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Stapedectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 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 |
| Tendon releaseEarlier 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 |
| Tenotomy of hipEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 12 daysRank 8th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 89 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 12 daysRank 10th of 110 nationally | 0.1%Rank 22nd of 98 nationally | 1,117 surgeries |
| Urology | 22 daysRank 30th of 145 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 138 nationally | 1,861 surgeries |
| General surgery | 23 daysRank 31st of 235 nationally | 0.2%Rank 61st of 214 nationally | 3,223 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 27 daysRank 45th of 191 nationally | 0.4%Rank 57th of 159 nationally | 1,571 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 35 daysRank 59th of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 320 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 48 daysRank 22nd of 48 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 32 nationally | 272 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 54 daysRank 41st of 177 nationally | 3.1%Rank 56th of 162 nationally | 876 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 82 daysRank 45th of 141 nationally | 0.4%Rank 14th of 123 nationally | 756 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 88 daysRank 60th of 141 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 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 | 63 days | 241 days |
| 2012–13 | 12 days | 74 days | 212 days |
| 2013–14 | 12 days | 78 days | 175 days |
| 2014–15 | 11 days | 82 days | 137 days |
| 2015–16 | 11 days | 91 days | 189 days |
| 2016–17 | 13 days | 48 days | 79 days |
| 2017–18 | 12 days | 37 days | 68 days |
| 2018–19 | 11 days | 36 days | 66 days |
| 2019–20 | 11 days | 48 days | 94 days |
| 2020–21 | 11 days | 64 days | 169 days |
| 2021–22 | 14 days | 89 days | 188 days |
| 2022–23 | 11 days | 58 days | 146 days |
| 2023–24 | 10 days | 37 days | 79 days |
| 2024–25 | 13 days | 35 days | 65 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% | 70% | 86% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 63% | 89% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 58% | 83% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 54% | 87% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 50% | 80% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 74% | 91% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 88% | 99% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 93% | 99% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 87% | 99% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 67% | 89% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 51% | 75% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 66% | 79% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 84% | 96% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 88% | 98% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest The Northern Hospital [Epping], nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre6 kilometres away
- Bundoora Extended Care Centre6 kilometres away
- Broadmeadows Health Service10 kilometres away
- Craigieburn Health Service11 kilometres away
- Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West]12 kilometres away
- Mercy Hospital for Women12 kilometres away
- Austin Hospital [Heidelberg]12 kilometres away
- Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health15 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/