Wagga Wagga Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- Murrumbidgee
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Wagga Wagga
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
- 12 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank73rd of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-2 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 42 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank56th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-17 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 352 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank225th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+9 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank1st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 83%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank121st of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+5 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 69%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank200th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+7 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 7 daysRank 23rd of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 11 daysRank 3rd of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 14 daysRank 18th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 17 daysRank 34th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 18 daysRank 4th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 18 daysRank 7th of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 82 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 21 daysRank 16th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 22 daysRank 56th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 23 daysRank 18th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 23 daysRank 47th of 158 nationally | 0.8%Rank 86th of 121 nationally | 250 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 24 daysRank 13th of 49 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 19 nationally | 77 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 25 daysRank 9th of 100 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 | 18 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 29 daysRank 109th of 214 nationally | 2.4%Rank 141st of 169 nationally | 536 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 30 daysRank 5th of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 30 daysRank 17th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 69 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 30 daysRank 7th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 31 daysRank 77th of 131 nationally | 1.9%Rank 89th of 118 nationally | 736 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 35 daysRank 30th of 39 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 15 nationally | 153 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 44 daysRank 65th of 176 nationally | 11.0%Rank 117th of 123 nationally | 136 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 63 daysRank 40th of 44 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 70 daysRank 71st of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 115 daysRank 89th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 142 daysRank 137th of 160 nationally | 8.7%Rank 65th of 80 nationally | 115 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 174 daysRank 85th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 194 daysRank 27th of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 206 daysRank 86th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 274 daysRank 174th of 186 nationally | 23.5%Rank 115th of 123 nationally | 68 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 294 daysRank 152nd of 169 nationally | 23.4%Rank 95th of 105 nationally | 77 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 312 daysRank 47th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 331 daysRank 44th of 49 nationally | 26.0%Rank 5th of 8 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 331 daysRank 56th of 64 nationally | 29.8%Rank 23rd of 25 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 332 daysRank 26th of 26 nationally | 22.0%Rank 3rd of 3 nationally | 50 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 337 daysRank 149th of 150 nationally | 21.2%Rank 72nd of 80 nationally | 99 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 337 daysRank 113th of 123 nationally | 25.5%Rank 79th of 95 nationally | 157 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 338 daysRank 122nd of 132 nationally | 27.8%Rank 109th of 119 nationally | 687 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 343 daysRank 38th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 350 daysRank 46th of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 351 daysRank 53rd of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 352 daysRank 17th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 354 daysRank 24th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 354 daysRank 104th of 128 nationally | 30.1%Rank 70th of 110 nationally | 342 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 356 daysRank 27th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 356 daysRank 38th of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 356 daysRank 62nd of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 357 daysRank 125th of 126 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 357 daysRank 80th of 80 nationally | 31.6%Rank 30th of 30 nationally | 114 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 357 daysRank 64th of 64 nationally | 31.6%Rank 22nd of 22 nationally | 114 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 358 daysRank 56th of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 359 daysRank 54th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Nasendoscopy | 359 daysRank 14th of 14 nationally | 39.8%Rank 2nd of 2 nationally | 123 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 362 daysRank 43rd of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | 364 daysRank 35th of 37 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 364 daysRank 78th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 45 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 364 daysRank 106th of 114 nationally | 43.8%Rank 60th of 69 nationally | 192 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 365 daysRank 48th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 366 daysRank 78th of 103 nationally | 50.6%Rank 35th of 47 nationally | 77 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 369 daysRank 68th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 45 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacementEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Axillary node dissection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 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 |
| Blepharoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusionEarlier 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 |
| Chalazion - 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 |
| Cleft lip and palate - 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 |
| Cone biopsyEarlier period | 17 days2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | 46 surgeries2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 | 7 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 |
| Dialysis access surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| DiscectomyEarlier 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 ablation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 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 |
| Exostosis - excision 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Hypospadias - repair 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| MyomectomyEarlier 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 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nasal cauteryEarlier 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 |
| 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 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Orchidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Pharyngoplasty | 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 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 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| RhinoplastyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| StapedectomyEarlier 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 |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | 6 surgeries2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tenotomy of hip | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Trabeculectomy | 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 |
| TurbinectomyEarlier 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 |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier 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 |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier 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 |
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 | 16 daysRank 15th of 88 nationally | 6.7%Rank 64th of 70 nationally | 267 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 29 daysRank 50th of 191 nationally | 3.6%Rank 118th of 159 nationally | 498 surgeries |
| Urology | 29 daysRank 66th of 145 nationally | 2.3%Rank 98th of 138 nationally | 1,363 surgeries |
| General surgery | 30 daysRank 82nd of 235 nationally | 8.7%Rank 196th of 214 nationally | 1,324 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 87 daysRank 37th of 48 nationally | 17.3%Rank 29th of 32 nationally | 104 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 336 daysRank 134th of 141 nationally | 26.4%Rank 125th of 135 nationally | 811 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 339 daysRank 172nd of 177 nationally | 24.0%Rank 142nd of 162 nationally | 1,097 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 359 daysRank 136th of 141 nationally | 38.9%Rank 115th of 123 nationally | 717 surgeries |
| Other 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 | 5 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 | 17 days | 55 days | 312 days |
| 2012–13 | 17 days | 49 days | 308 days |
| 2013–14 | 18 days | 56 days | 301 days |
| 2014–15 | 16 days | 58 days | 322 days |
| 2015–16 | 15 days | 53 days | 296 days |
| 2016–17 | 15 days | 47 days | 290 days |
| 2017–18 | 14 days | 45 days | 309 days |
| 2018–19 | 16 days | 48 days | 299 days |
| 2019–20 | 16 days | 47 days | 299 days |
| 2020–21 | 16 days | 53 days | 337 days |
| 2021–22 | 15 days | 48 days | 293 days |
| 2022–23 | 15 days | 68 days | 389 days |
| 2023–24 | 14 days | 59 days | 343 days |
| 2024–25 | 12 days | 42 days | 352 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 | 91% | 91% | 88% |
| 2012–13 | 98% | 95% | 91% |
| 2013–14 | 99% | 92% | 87% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 88% | 84% |
| 2015–16 | 99% | 93% | 87% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 99% | 88% |
| 2017–18 | 98% | 97% | 99% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 99% | 95% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| 2020–21 | 98% | 100% | 69% |
| 2021–22 | 99% | 95% | 81% |
| 2022–23 | 95% | 70% | 45% |
| 2023–24 | 99% | 78% | 62% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 83% | 69% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Wagga Wagga Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Junee Multi Purpose Service35 kilometres away
- Coolamon-Ganmain Multi Purpose Service36 kilometres away
- Henty Multi Purpose Service53 kilometres away
- Lockhart Hospital59 kilometres away
- Culcairn Multi Purpose Service67 kilometres away
- Holbrook Hospital67 kilometres away
- Gundagai Hospital68 kilometres away
- Temora Hospital77 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/