Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Herston, 4006
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Woolloongabba, 4102
Gold Coast University Hospital
Southport, 4215
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Birtinya, 4575
Cairns Hospital
Cairns North, 4870
Townsville University Hospital
Douglas, 4814
Logan Hospital
Meadowbrook, 4131
Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich, 4305
Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe, 4020
Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture, 4510
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
Coopers Plains, 4108
Robina Hospital
Robina, 4226
Gold Coast Private Hospital
Private · Fees applySouthport, 4215
About emergency departments in Queensland
Queensland has 13 hospitals with emergency departments reporting live wait time data (12 public, 1 private). Data is sourced from Queensland Health and Healthscope and refreshed throughout the day.
Wait times vary significantly by time of day, day of the week, and season. Winter months (June to August) typically see the longest waits due to flu season. Triage category 4 and 5 patients (semi-urgent and non-urgent) experience the longest waits, often several hours.
If your situation is not an emergency, see our guide to bulk billed telehealth GP options in Queensland for an overview of statewide bulk billing context, hotlines, and how telehealth fits into the QLD health system.
Need in-person urgent care that does not warrant an ED visit? Browse Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Queensland. They are walk-in, bulk billed for Medicare cardholders, and handle minor fractures, sprains, cuts, infections and similar.
Not sure which option fits your situation? Compare ED, urgent care, and telehealth side by side, including cost, hours, and the kinds of problems each option handles best.
ED Wait Times in Brisbane
7 hospitals in the Brisbane Metro area report live emergency department data:
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital , Herston
- Princess Alexandra Hospital , Woolloongabba
- Logan Hospital , Meadowbrook
- Ipswich Hospital , Ipswich
- Redcliffe Hospital , Redcliffe
- Caboolture Hospital , Caboolture
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital , Coopers Plains
ED Wait Times in Gold Coast
3 hospitals in the Gold Coast area report live emergency department data:
- Gold Coast University Hospital , Southport
- Robina Hospital , Robina
- Gold Coast Private Hospital , Southport
ED Wait Times in Regional Queensland
3 hospitals in the Regional QLD area report live emergency department data:
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital , Birtinya
- Cairns Hospital , Cairns North
- Townsville University Hospital , Douglas
Frequently asked questions
What are the current ED wait times in Queensland?
This page shows live emergency department wait times for 13 public and private hospitals across Queensland. Data is sourced from Queensland Health and Healthscope and refreshed throughout the day. Wait times vary by hospital and time of day.
How accurate are the patient counts shown?
The data comes directly from Queensland Health and Healthscope and reflects the number of patients who have been triaged and are waiting for treatment at the time of the last update. Counts can change rapidly between updates. A reading of zero does not necessarily mean the ED is empty, patients already being treated are not counted as waiting.
What does the demand level (Low / Medium / High) mean?
The demand level is an estimate based on the number of patients waiting relative to the size of the emergency department. A large hospital with 20 patients waiting may show Low demand, while a small hospital with the same number may show High. It is not a prediction of how long you will wait.
Can I avoid the ED wait in QLD?
For non-emergency conditions like prescriptions, medical certificates, and referrals, you can see a GP via bulk billed telehealth instead of waiting in the ED. NewDoc offers same-day telehealth consultations with Australian-trained GPs at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients.
ED wait times in other states
Skip the wait. See a GP from home.
For non-emergency concerns like coughs, colds, scripts, and referrals. Book a bulk billed telehealth consult with a qualified GP.
Or call 0481 615 998
Data sourced from Queensland Health and Healthscope. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.