minutes (median) - Source frequency: annual
Ranked by latest value (lower is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern TerritoryNT | 19minutes (median) | |
| 2 | VictoriaVIC | 22minutes (median) | |
| 3 | QueenslandQLD | 24minutes (median) | |
| 4 | Western AustraliaWA | 24minutes (median) | |
| 5 | New South WalesNSW | 25minutes (median) | |
| 6 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 26minutes (median) | |
| 7 | South AustraliaSA | 27minutes (median) | |
| 8 | TasmaniaTAS | 30minutes (median) |
Median time from arrival to treatment in public hospital emergency departments, with drill-down by state.
Long wait times indicate pressure on the healthcare system and can lead to worse health outcomes.
Lower is better
Source: AIHW MyHospitals API; AIHW Australian Hospital Statistics
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
