Queensland Emergency Department Wait Times | Live

Queensland has 12 major public hospitals with emergency departments reporting live wait time data. Data is sourced from Queensland Health and updated every 30 minutes.

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.

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

2 hospitals in the Gold Coast area report live emergency department data:

Gold Coast University Hospital — Southport
Robina Hospital — Robina

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 12 public hospitals across Queensland. Data is sourced from Queensland Health and updated every 30 minutes. Wait times vary by hospital and time of day.

How accurate are the patient counts shown?

The data comes directly from Queensland Health 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 FRACGP-qualified GPs at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients.

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. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.