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About emergency departments in Victoria
Victoria has 3 hospitals with emergency departments reporting live wait time data — currently all private (Healthscope). Data is sourced from 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.
ED Wait Times in Melbourne
3 hospitals in the Melbourne Metro area report live emergency department data:
- Knox Private Hospital — Wantirna
- John Fawkner Private Hospital — Coburg
- Holmesglen Private Hospital — Moorabbin
Frequently asked questions
What are the current ED wait times in Victoria?
This page shows live emergency department wait times for 3 private hospitals across Victoria. Data is sourced from 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 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 VIC?
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.
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For non-emergency concerns like coughs, colds, scripts, and referrals. Book a bulk billed telehealth consult with a qualified GP.
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Data sourced from Healthscope. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.