West Gippsland Healthcare Group [Warragul]
A public hospital in Victoria.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Health network
- West Gippsland Healthcare Group
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- WGHG; West Gippsland [Warragul]
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
- 9 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank40th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-2 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 45 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank67th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-7 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 86 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank51st of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-15 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
- 79%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank135th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 94%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank96th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-4 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
This table scrolls sideways on a narrow screen.
| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 3 daysRank 19th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 14 daysRank 18th of 105 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 15 daysRank 2nd of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 17 daysRank 19th of 131 nationally | 0.4%Rank 53rd of 118 nationally | 284 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 18 daysRank 19th of 158 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally | 312 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 22 daysRank 6th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 22 daysRank 46th of 214 nationally | 0.2%Rank 68th of 169 nationally | 475 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 23 daysRank 12th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 114 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 23 daysRank 25th of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 28 daysRank 33rd of 90 nationally | 1.1%Rank 66th of 70 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 28 daysRank 2nd of 32 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 29 daysRank 16th of 160 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 78 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 30 daysRank 9th of 150 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 80 nationally | 114 surgeries |
| Female sterilisation | 30 daysRank 5th of 53 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 35 daysRank 5th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 44 daysRank 12th of 21 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 44 daysRank 40th of 149 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 91 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 47 daysRank 29th of 126 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 60 nationally | 80 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 48 daysRank 24th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 49 daysRank 44th of 186 nationally | 0.9%Rank 42nd of 123 nationally | 111 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 58 daysRank 32nd of 169 nationally | 1.0%Rank 32nd of 105 nationally | 98 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 59 daysRank 46th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 64 daysRank 31st of 132 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 119 nationally | 748 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 64 daysRank 8th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 69 daysRank 56th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 70 daysRank 55th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 75 daysRank 19th of 123 nationally | 12.8%Rank 55th of 95 nationally | 148 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 106 daysRank 29th of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 136 daysRank 33rd of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 139 daysRank 10th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 161 daysRank 65th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 161 daysRank 49th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 195 daysRank 51st of 128 nationally | 19.4%Rank 56th of 110 nationally | 124 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 313 daysRank 55th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 389 daysRank 109th of 114 nationally | 62.0%Rank 67th of 69 nationally | 71 surgeries |
| ArthrodesisEarlier 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 |
| Arthroplasty - revision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Bladder neck incisionEarlier 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 |
| BlepharoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Breast reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| 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 ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cervical discectomy and fusionEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Circumcision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Cleft lip and palate - 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 |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| CystectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Dermoid cyst - removal 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| Dupytren's contracture 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 |
| Ectropion - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Endometrial ablation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 9 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 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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 |
| LithotripsyEarlier 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 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomyEarlier 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 |
| Mastectomy | 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 |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| MicrolaryngoscopyEarlier 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 |
| 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 ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)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 |
| Nasal cauteryEarlier 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 |
| Nasal polypectomyEarlier 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 |
| NasendoscopyEarlier 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 |
| Nerve decompressionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| OrchidectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision 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 |
| Pharynx - excision 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 |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus herniaEarlier 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 |
| RhinoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Rotator cuff - 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 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Scar revisionEarlier 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 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 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Tendon releaseEarlier 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 |
| Tenotomy of hipEarlier 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 |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Urethra - dilatation 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 |
| Varicose veins treatment | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
Waiting times by specialty
The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Specialty | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 20 daysRank 19th of 191 nationally | 0.1%Rank 50th of 159 nationally | 674 surgeries |
| Urology | 25 daysRank 43rd of 145 nationally | 0.7%Rank 55th of 138 nationally | 439 surgeries |
| General surgery | 33 daysRank 96th of 235 nationally | 0.6%Rank 84th of 214 nationally | 1,238 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 51 daysRank 38th of 177 nationally | 6.7%Rank 77th of 162 nationally | 646 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 64 daysRank 33rd of 141 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 135 nationally | 748 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 230 daysRank 104th of 141 nationally | 35.5%Rank 111th of 123 nationally | 155 surgeries |
| Plastic surgeryEarlier period | 58 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 0.0%2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 72 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Vascular 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 |
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 | 54 days | 83 days |
| 2012–13 | 14 days | 89 days | 124 days |
| 2013–14 | 13 days | 91 days | 167 days |
| 2014–15 | 13 days | 65 days | 111 days |
| 2015–16 | 13 days | 77 days | 90 days |
| 2016–17 | 11 days | 38 days | 39 days |
| 2017–18 | 10 days | 43 days | 47 days |
| 2018–19 | 12 days | 41 days | 28 days |
| 2019–20 | 11 days | 84 days | 125 days |
| 2020–21 | 12 days | 40 days | 70 days |
| 2021–22 | 12 days | 42 days | 57 days |
| 2022–23 | 11 days | 49 days | 52 days |
| 2023–24 | 11 days | 52 days | 101 days |
| 2024–25 | 9 days | 45 days | 86 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% | 80% | 93% |
| 2012–13 | 100% | 51% | 79% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 50% | 82% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 68% | 89% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 57% | 91% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 84% | 94% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 82% | 100% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 82% | 99% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 53% | 92% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 80% | 85% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 77% | 97% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 75% | 98% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 78% | 98% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 79% | 94% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest West Gippsland Healthcare Group [Warragul], nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Gippsland Southern Health Service - Korumburra30 kilometres away
- Gippsland Southern Health Service - Leongatha35 kilometres away
- Kooweerup Regional Health Service39 kilometres away
- Latrobe Regional Hospital [Traralgon]48 kilometres away
- Casey Early Parenting Centre52 kilometres away
- Casey Hospital53 kilometres away
- Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre57 kilometres away
- Bass Coast Health57 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/