Toowoomba Hospital
A public hospital in Queensland.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Health network
- Darling Downs
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Toowoomba
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
- 19 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank177th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-2 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 73 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank188th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-8 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 355 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank230th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-69 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 98%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank124th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 74%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank154th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+9 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 62%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank218th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 15 daysRank 40th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 17 daysRank 39th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 152 surgeries |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | 20 daysRank 1st of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 21 daysRank 8th of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 22 daysRank 85th of 105 nationally | 1.3%Rank 67th of 70 nationally | 78 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 22 daysRank 70th of 97 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 31 nationally | 61 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 22 daysRank 46th of 214 nationally | 0.8%Rank 93rd of 169 nationally | 655 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 23 daysRank 7th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 24 daysRank 64th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 24 daysRank 3rd of 29 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 25 daysRank 43rd of 131 nationally | 0.3%Rank 46th of 118 nationally | 294 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 26 daysRank 9th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 28 daysRank 20th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 28 daysRank 33rd of 90 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 30 daysRank 89th of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 433 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 55 daysRank 47th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 112 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 56 daysRank 37th of 39 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 58 daysRank 40th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 25 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 62 daysRank 90th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 64 daysRank 122nd of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 177 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 66 daysRank 58th of 95 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 49 nationally | 71 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 71 daysRank 44th of 126 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 76 daysRank 12th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 83 daysRank 72nd of 169 nationally | 3.9%Rank 59th of 105 nationally | 103 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 87 daysRank 4th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 89 daysRank 112th of 186 nationally | 1.9%Rank 56th of 123 nationally | 105 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 89 daysRank 98th of 149 nationally | 2.0%Rank 36th of 70 nationally | 101 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 93 daysRank 17th of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 100 daysRank 67th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 36 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 100 daysRank 21st of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 106 daysRank 49th of 123 nationally | 18.4%Rank 66th of 95 nationally | 98 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 117 daysRank 26th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 118 daysRank 23rd of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 124 daysRank 113th of 150 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Common peroneal nerve release | 141 daysRank 6th of 6 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 146 daysRank 25th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 152 daysRank 138th of 160 nationally | 27.5%Rank 76th of 80 nationally | 91 surgeries |
| Nasendoscopy | 171 daysRank 7th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 205 daysRank 85th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 208 daysRank 34th of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 212 daysRank 58th of 114 nationally | 10.9%Rank 30th of 69 nationally | 165 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 229 daysRank 36th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 235 daysRank 45th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 333 daysRank 58th of 103 nationally | 19.3%Rank 22nd of 47 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Ganglion - excision of | 346 daysRank 40th of 42 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 359 daysRank 106th of 128 nationally | 45.2%Rank 91st of 110 nationally | 115 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 428 daysRank 51st of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 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 |
| 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 |
| Axillary node dissectionEarlier period | 14 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 15 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier 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 |
| Bartholin's 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 |
| Bladder neck incision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Blepharoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Breast 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 |
| Breast reductionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)Earlier period | 230 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 1.4%2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 72 surgeries2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cervical discectomy and fusionEarlier 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 | 8 surgeries2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cone 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 |
| Congenital pulmonary lesion - 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 |
| CraniotomyEarlier 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 |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 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 |
| 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 |
| DacryocystorhinostomyEarlier 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 |
| 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/s | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Discectomy | 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 |
| Ectropion - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Endometrial ablationEarlier period | 77 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 28 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| 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 |
| LaminectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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 |
| 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 |
| Lymphangioma - surgery forEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Meniscectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Microlaryngoscopy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 9 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Myringotomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Nerve decompressionEarlier 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 |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cordEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| Pedicle screw fusionEarlier 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 |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Pharynx - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pilonidal sinus 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 |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion ofEarlier period | 89 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 74 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Radical neck dissectionEarlier 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 |
| Removal of intracranial lesionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 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 | 7 surgeries |
| StapedectomyEarlier 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 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Tendon release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| TurbinectomyEarlier period | 355 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 16 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Untethering of spinal cordEarlier 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 |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Varicose veins treatmentEarlier 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 |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular surgery | 12 daysRank 8th of 88 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 55 surgeries |
| Urology | 27 daysRank 53rd of 145 nationally | 1.1%Rank 75th of 138 nationally | 840 surgeries |
| General surgery | 29 daysRank 73rd of 235 nationally | 1.3%Rank 116th of 214 nationally | 1,459 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 44 daysRank 25th of 141 nationally | 5.0%Rank 38th of 123 nationally | 1,091 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 44 daysRank 104th of 191 nationally | 1.2%Rank 91st of 159 nationally | 886 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 91 daysRank 99th of 110 nationally | 1.5%Rank 38th of 98 nationally | 65 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 110 daysRank 112th of 177 nationally | 24.2%Rank 143rd of 162 nationally | 939 surgeries |
| OphthalmologyEarlier period | 196 days2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 0.9%2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | 115 surgeries2019–20, 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 | 14 days | 70 days | 63 days |
| 2012–13 | 10 days | 79 days | 69 days |
| 2013–14 | 12 days | 60 days | 128 days |
| 2014–15 | 14 days | 64 days | 173 days |
| 2015–16 | 16 days | 45 days | 235 days |
| 2016–17 | 15 days | 49 days | 305 days |
| 2017–18 | 17 days | 49 days | 301 days |
| 2018–19 | 19 days | 53 days | 322 days |
| 2019–20 | 15 days | 58 days | 319 days |
| 2020–21 | 15 days | 70 days | 350 days |
| 2021–22 | 20 days | 73 days | 341 days |
| 2022–23 | 19 days | 69 days | 429 days |
| 2023–24 | 21 days | 81 days | 424 days |
| 2024–25 | 19 days | 73 days | 355 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 | 88% | 66% | 92% |
| 2012–13 | 93% | 56% | 76% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 98% | 84% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 98% | 99% |
| 2018–19 | 98% | 94% | 98% |
| 2019–20 | 99% | 88% | 92% |
| 2020–21 | 99% | 91% | 77% |
| 2021–22 | 99% | 82% | 75% |
| 2022–23 | 99% | 85% | 42% |
| 2023–24 | 97% | 65% | 30% |
| 2024–25 | 98% | 74% | 62% |
Queensland Health quarterly figures
Queensland Health also publishes figures for Toowoomba Hospital each quarter. They come from a different source, so this page keeps them apart from the national figures. It does not rank them or compare them with other hospitals.
All planned surgery, July to September 2025
- Patients treated
- 1,449July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
- Treated within the recommended time
- 91.6%July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
- Change in patients treated on the year before
- +4.8%July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Toowoomba Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Baillie Henderson Hospital5 kilometres away
- Oakey Hospital28 kilometres away
- Gatton Hospital33 kilometres away
- Laidley Hospital45 kilometres away
- Esk Hospital59 kilometres away
- Warwick Hospital73 kilometres away
- Millmerran Hospital75 kilometres away
- Dalby Hospital80 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/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery by urgency category and hospital, Queensland, September quarter 2025
- Publisher
- Queensland Health
- Version
- 10 December 2025
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Queensland Health, Queensland Government, Elective surgery, sourced 3 October 2026, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/elective-surgery, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/qld-elective-surgery-by-category/v/2025-12-10/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery by specialty and hospital, Queensland, September quarter 2025
- Publisher
- Queensland Health
- Version
- 10 December 2025
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Queensland Health, Queensland Government, Elective surgery, sourced 3 October 2026, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/elective-surgery, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/qld-elective-surgery-by-specialty/v/2025-12-10/