Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) Live ED Wait Times
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times.
The latest NSW Health data shows Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) has 6 patients currently waiting for treatment. This was last updated at just now. The hospital is located in Southport, part of the Emergency Departments.
Address
1 Hospital Blvd, Southport QLD 4215, Southport, 4215
Local Health District
Emergency Departments
NSW Health source
View on NSW Health24-hour summary — waiting patients
24h Peak
25
highest count
24h Low
1
lowest count
Average
11
patients / hour
Trend
vs prior period
Over the past 24 hours, Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)'s emergency department has seen between 1 and 25 patients waiting, with an average of approximately 11. Patient volume is currently trending upward.
Wait count — last 24h
| Time | Patients waiting |
|---|---|
| 16:00 | 10 |
| 16:15 | 7 |
| 16:30 | 5 |
| 16:45 | 5 |
| 17:00 | 6 |
| 17:15 | 5 |
| 17:30 | 5 |
| 17:45 | 6 |
| 18:00 | 9 |
| 18:15 | 6 |
| 18:30 | 8 |
| 18:45 | 7 |
| 19:00 | 6 |
| 19:15 | 5 |
| 19:30 | 7 |
| 19:45 | 10 |
| 20:00 | 11 |
| 20:15 | 11 |
| 20:30 | 9 |
| 20:45 | 3 |
| 21:00 | 10 |
| 21:15 | 9 |
| 21:30 | 6 |
| 21:45 | 9 |
| 22:00 | 10 |
| 22:15 | 13 |
| 22:30 | 13 |
| 22:45 | 6 |
| 23:00 | 6 |
| 23:15 | 7 |
| 23:30 | 10 |
| 23:45 | 10 |
| 00:00 | 6 |
| 00:15 | 5 |
| 00:30 | 1 |
| 00:45 | 7 |
| 01:00 | 11 |
| 01:15 | 13 |
| 01:30 | 10 |
| 02:00 | 5 |
| 02:15 | 6 |
| 02:30 | 11 |
| 02:45 | 15 |
| 03:00 | 10 |
| 03:15 | 9 |
| 03:30 | 8 |
| 03:45 | 6 |
| 04:00 | 5 |
| 04:15 | 4 |
| 04:30 | 7 |
| 04:45 | 9 |
| 05:00 | 9 |
| 05:15 | 10 |
| 05:30 | 6 |
| 05:45 | 7 |
| 06:00 | 12 |
| 06:15 | 13 |
| 06:30 | 11 |
| 06:45 | 13 |
| 07:00 | 12 |
| 07:15 | 14 |
| 07:30 | 14 |
| 07:45 | 16 |
| 08:00 | 22 |
| 08:15 | 23 |
| 08:30 | 22 |
| 08:45 | 18 |
| 09:00 | 19 |
| 09:15 | 17 |
| 09:30 | 15 |
| 09:45 | 19 |
| 10:00 | 17 |
| 10:15 | 21 |
| 10:30 | 18 |
| 10:45 | 23 |
| 11:00 | 17 |
| 11:15 | 22 |
| 11:30 | 23 |
| 11:45 | 21 |
| 12:00 | 25 |
| 12:15 | 19 |
| 12:30 | 17 |
| 12:45 | 14 |
| 13:00 | 15 |
| 13:15 | 14 |
| 13:30 | 15 |
| 13:45 | 11 |
| 15:00 | 13 |
| 15:15 | 13 |
| 15:30 | 7 |
| 15:45 | 6 |
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Understanding this data
- What does "patients waiting" mean for Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)?
- The patient count shows how many people are currently in Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)'s emergency department waiting room or awaiting treatment. It provides a snapshot of demand, not a direct prediction of your wait time. Factors like triage category, staffing rosters, and the complexity of cases ahead of you determine how quickly you are seen.
- When was this information last refreshed?
- Patient counts for Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) are pulled from NSW Health on an hourly cycle. NSW Health itself refreshes its emergency department figures roughly every 15 minutes, so the source data may be slightly more current than what is shown here. You can check NSW Health for the latest.
- What if my health concern is not an emergency?
- Not every health issue requires an emergency department visit. For non-urgent matters like sick notes, prescriptions, or referral letters, Doccy offers online consultations with AHPRA-registered Australian doctors from $12.90 — available 7 days a week without an appointment.
Alternative services
Call 1800 022 222 day or night for free health information and advice. A nurse will answer your call and connect you with the right care.
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Pharmacist
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