minutes - Source frequency: annual
Ranked by latest value (lower is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western AustraliaWA | 10.3minutes | |
| 2 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 10.4minutes | |
| 3 | VictoriaVIC | 12.2minutes | |
| 4 | QueenslandQLD | 12.7minutes | |
| 5 | South AustraliaSA | 12.8minutes | |
| 6 | New South WalesNSW | 13.8minutes | |
| 7 | TasmaniaTAS | 14.9minutes | |
| 8 | Northern TerritoryNT | 16.3minutes |
Median (50th percentile) ambulance response time from emergency call to arrival, measured statewide including metro and regional areas.
In cardiac arrest, every minute of delay reduces survival by 7-10%. Ambulance response times directly affect whether people live or die in medical emergencies.
Lower is better
Source: Productivity Commission RoGS 2026, Table 11A.5
