Current wait status
Updated 3 minutes ago
18
Patients waiting
500
Avg wait (min)
ED is busy. For non-emergency care, see a GP online in minutes.
No out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients. Scripts, certificates, and referrals included.
About Royal Perth Hospital
Established in 1855, Royal Perth Hospital is Perth's original public hospital and operates as a designated State Major Trauma Centre. Located in the city centre, it provides tertiary services in areas including burns, transplantation, and hyperbaric medicine. The ED is one of the busiest in Western Australia, receiving ambulance and emergency retrieval cases from across the state.
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When you might not need the ED
If you are visiting Royal Perth Hospital ED for any of the following, a bulk billed telehealth GP consultation may be faster and more convenient:
- Repeat prescriptions or new scripts (sent as eScripts to your phone)
- Medical certificates for work, university, or Centrelink
- Specialist, pathology, or imaging referrals
- Cold, flu, or minor illness treatment
- Mental health support
- Sexual health consultations
NewDoc telehealth consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients, with no out-of-pocket cost. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week.
Skip the wait. See a GP online now.
For non-emergency conditions, a bulk billed telehealth consult takes minutes. No out-of-pocket cost with Medicare.
Or call 0481 615 998
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the wait times shown for Royal Perth Hospital?
The data is sourced directly from WA Health and updated every 15 minutes. It reflects the number of patients who have been triaged and are waiting for treatment at the time of the last update. Actual wait times can change rapidly depending on the severity of incoming cases and ED capacity. The numbers shown are a snapshot, not a guarantee.
Why does it sometimes show zero patients waiting?
A reading of zero means that at the time of the last data update, no triaged patients were recorded as waiting. This can happen briefly between shift changes, data refreshes, or during quieter periods. It 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 indicates how busy the ED is compared to its usual capacity, not how long you will wait.
Should I use this to decide whether to go to the ED?
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, always call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. This page is for general information only. For non-emergency conditions like prescriptions, medical certificates, or referrals, a bulk billed telehealth GP consultation may be faster and more convenient.
Data sourced from WA Health. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.