Wollongong Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- Illawarra Shoalhaven
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Wollongong
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
- 7 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank21st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-3 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 46 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank71st of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-13 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 338 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank211th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-12 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
- 83%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank121st of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+8 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 73%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank194th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 1 dayRank 1st of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 172 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 1 dayRank 1st of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 2 daysRank 4th of 81 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 43 nationally | 198 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 3 daysRank 1st of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 3 daysRank 10th of 47 nationally | 0.9%Rank 15th of 18 nationally | 215 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 4 daysRank 4th of 26 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 8 daysRank 2nd of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 10 daysRank 7th of 149 nationally | 7.1%Rank 49th of 70 nationally | 56 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 12 daysRank 8th of 105 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 120 surgeries |
| Axillary node dissection | 13 daysRank 6th of 11 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 15 daysRank 22nd of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 17 daysRank 32nd of 87 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 40 nationally | 97 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 17 daysRank 39th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Orchidectomy | 18 daysRank 20th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Radical neck dissection | 19 daysRank 13th of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 20 daysRank 9th of 176 nationally | 1.0%Rank 75th of 123 nationally | 105 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 21 daysRank 12th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 21 daysRank 19th of 44 nationally | 1.4%Rank 4th of 14 nationally | 74 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 23 daysRank 62nd of 214 nationally | 0.8%Rank 93rd of 169 nationally | 491 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 25 daysRank 8th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 26 daysRank 48th of 131 nationally | 1.2%Rank 75th of 118 nationally | 773 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 26 daysRank 17th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 27 daysRank 19th of 57 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 22 nationally | 52 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 30 daysRank 89th of 158 nationally | 3.5%Rank 111th of 121 nationally | 171 surgeries |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | 34 daysRank 7th of 7 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 34 daysRank 21st of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 38 daysRank 63rd of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 40 daysRank 19th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 42 daysRank 33rd of 39 nationally | 0.3%Rank 10th of 15 nationally | 304 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 46 daysRank 63rd of 90 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 70 nationally | 151 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 55 daysRank 9th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 55 daysRank 11th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 61 daysRank 49th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression | 63 daysRank 6th of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 76 daysRank 88th of 186 nationally | 3.2%Rank 64th of 123 nationally | 63 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 77 daysRank 24th of 30 nationally | 4.3%Rank 10th of 13 nationally | 69 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 77 daysRank 60th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 78 daysRank 22nd of 35 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 78 daysRank 65th of 103 nationally | 1.0%Rank 32nd of 64 nationally | 98 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 80 daysRank 12th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 89 daysRank 84th of 150 nationally | 26.8%Rank 77th of 80 nationally | 56 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 89 daysRank 12th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 92 daysRank 48th of 80 nationally | 5.0%Rank 17th of 30 nationally | 119 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 93 daysRank 36th of 64 nationally | 5.1%Rank 12th of 22 nationally | 118 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 105 daysRank 85th of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Endometrial ablation | 108 daysRank 17th of 27 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 111 daysRank 5th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 125 daysRank 114th of 169 nationally | 4.7%Rank 63rd of 105 nationally | 86 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 126 daysRank 28th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 127 daysRank 131st of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Nasendoscopy | 162 daysRank 6th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 168 daysRank 83rd of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 184 daysRank 81st of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 40 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 196 daysRank 106th of 126 nationally | 17.1%Rank 48th of 60 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 199 daysRank 39th of 70 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 295 daysRank 42nd of 64 nationally | 4.5%Rank 3rd of 16 nationally | 67 surgeries |
| Meniscectomy | 297 daysRank 14th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 314 daysRank 49th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Exostosis - excision of | 334 daysRank 8th of 9 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 335 daysRank 112th of 123 nationally | 34.2%Rank 87th of 95 nationally | 266 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 336 daysRank 93rd of 114 nationally | 10.1%Rank 28th of 69 nationally | 405 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 348 daysRank 68th of 103 nationally | 15.7%Rank 19th of 47 nationally | 89 surgeries |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of | 354 daysRank 2nd of 2 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 357 daysRank 42nd of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 360 daysRank 76th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Varicose veins treatment | 362 daysRank 61st of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 365 daysRank 110th of 128 nationally | 49.1%Rank 95th of 110 nationally | 397 surgeries |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 372 daysRank 58th of 66 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 surgeries |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | 402 daysRank 19th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 26 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 | 8 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Arthrodesis | 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 |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 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 | 7 surgeries |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation 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 |
| Chalazion - 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 |
| 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 |
| Cranioplasty | 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 | 7 surgeries |
| DacryocystorhinostomyEarlier 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 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 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ethmoidectomy | 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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 |
| Female sterilisation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| FundoplicationEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Laryngectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum 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 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| MeatoplastyEarlier 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 |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Myomectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| 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 cautery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal 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 | 5 surgeries |
| 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 | 9 surgeries |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graftEarlier 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 |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Scar revision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stapedectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Waiting times by specialty
The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Specialty | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 1 dayRank 1st of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 204 surgeries |
| General surgery | 20 daysRank 19th of 235 nationally | 1.9%Rank 132nd of 214 nationally | 1,250 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 21 daysRank 27th of 88 nationally | 5.2%Rank 56th of 70 nationally | 556 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 22 daysRank 30th of 110 nationally | 2.0%Rank 42nd of 98 nationally | 398 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 25 daysRank 38th of 191 nationally | 6.9%Rank 134th of 159 nationally | 620 surgeries |
| Urology | 35 daysRank 90th of 145 nationally | 1.6%Rank 87th of 138 nationally | 1,673 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 45 daysRank 26th of 41 nationally | 4.6%Rank 28th of 35 nationally | 304 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 123 daysRank 118th of 177 nationally | 26.2%Rank 144th of 162 nationally | 1,550 surgeries |
| Paediatric surgery | 157 daysRank 46th of 48 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 257 daysRank 107th of 141 nationally | 8.7%Rank 50th of 123 nationally | 1,063 surgeries |
| OphthalmologyEarlier 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 |
| Other 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 |
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 | 7 days | 64 days | 120 days |
| 2012–13 | 7 days | 63 days | 97 days |
| 2013–14 | 7 days | 54 days | 94 days |
| 2014–15 | 8 days | 56 days | 132 days |
| 2015–16 | 8 days | 51 days | 323 days |
| 2016–17 | 10 days | 50 days | 339 days |
| 2017–18 | 8 days | 55 days | 339 days |
| 2018–19 | 8 days | 52 days | 336 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 55 days | 329 days |
| 2020–21 | 10 days | 67 days | 395 days |
| 2021–22 | 10 days | 59 days | 361 days |
| 2022–23 | 8 days | 64 days | 394 days |
| 2023–24 | 10 days | 59 days | 350 days |
| 2024–25 | 7 days | 46 days | 338 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 | 93% | 85% | 89% |
| 2012–13 | 97% | 85% | 90% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 100% | 95% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 98% | 91% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 87% | 78% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 85% | 75% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 83% | 74% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 72% | 37% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 72% | 53% |
| 2022–23 | 100% | 67% | 37% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 75% | 61% |
| 2024–25 | 100% | 83% | 73% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Wollongong Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Illawarra Mental Health Services1 kilometre away
- Port Kembla Hospital7 kilometres away
- Bulli Hospital10 kilometres away
- Shellharbour Hospital15 kilometres away
- Coledale Hospital17 kilometres away
- Kiama Hospital29 kilometres away
- Campbelltown Hospital39 kilometres away
- David Berry Hospital42 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/