Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Live ED Wait Times
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times.
As of just now, according to NSW Health ED wait time reporting, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital in Hornsby has 10 patients currently waiting for treatment. This hospital is, part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 9477 9123.
Address
Palmerston Rd, Hornsby, NSW 2077
Phone
02 9477 9123Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Parking
View parking information24-hour summary — waiting patients
24h Peak
14
highest count
24h Low
0
lowest count
Average
4
patients / hour
Trend
vs prior period
Over the past 24 hours, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital's emergency department has seen between 0 and 14 patients waiting, with an average of approximately 4. Patient volume is currently trending upward. Against a reported capacity of 18 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.
Wait count — last 24h
18 bed capacity| Time | Patients waiting | Bed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 22:16 | 4 | 18 |
| 22:31 | 4 | 18 |
| 22:46 | 2 | 18 |
| 23:01 | 2 | 18 |
| 23:16 | 1 | 18 |
| 23:31 | 5 | 18 |
| 23:46 | 6 | 18 |
| 00:01 | 6 | 18 |
| 00:16 | 6 | 18 |
| 00:31 | 6 | 18 |
| 00:45 | 5 | 18 |
| 01:01 | 4 | 18 |
| 01:15 | 2 | 18 |
| 01:31 | 2 | 18 |
| 01:45 | 1 | 18 |
| 02:00 | 1 | 18 |
| 02:16 | 0 | 18 |
| 02:31 | 0 | 18 |
| 02:46 | 0 | 18 |
| 03:01 | 0 | 18 |
| 03:16 | 0 | 18 |
| 03:31 | 0 | 18 |
| 03:45 | 0 | 18 |
| 04:01 | 0 | 18 |
| 04:15 | 0 | 18 |
| 04:31 | 0 | 18 |
| 04:45 | 0 | 18 |
| 05:01 | 0 | 18 |
| 05:16 | 1 | 18 |
| 05:31 | 1 | 18 |
| 05:45 | 1 | 18 |
| 06:00 | 1 | 18 |
| 06:16 | 3 | 18 |
| 06:31 | 3 | 18 |
| 06:45 | 2 | 18 |
| 07:02 | 2 | 18 |
| 07:15 | 4 | 18 |
| 07:31 | 4 | 18 |
| 07:45 | 4 | 18 |
| 08:03 | 3 | 18 |
| 08:15 | 4 | 18 |
| 08:31 | 3 | 18 |
| 08:45 | 1 | 18 |
| 09:00 | 1 | 18 |
| 09:15 | 2 | 18 |
| 09:31 | 2 | 18 |
| 09:45 | 2 | 18 |
| 10:00 | 4 | 18 |
| 10:15 | 4 | 18 |
| 10:30 | 4 | 18 |
| 10:45 | 2 | 18 |
| 11:01 | 1 | 18 |
| 11:16 | 3 | 18 |
| 11:30 | 2 | 18 |
| 11:45 | 5 | 18 |
| 12:00 | 5 | 18 |
| 12:15 | 3 | 18 |
| 12:30 | 4 | 18 |
| 12:45 | 7 | 18 |
| 13:00 | 7 | 18 |
| 13:15 | 7 | 18 |
| 13:30 | 6 | 18 |
| 13:45 | 6 | 18 |
| 14:00 | 6 | 18 |
| 14:15 | 8 | 18 |
| 14:30 | 8 | 18 |
| 14:45 | 3 | 18 |
| 15:00 | 3 | 18 |
| 15:15 | 4 | 18 |
| 15:30 | 4 | 18 |
| 15:45 | 7 | 18 |
| 16:00 | 7 | 18 |
| 16:15 | 4 | 18 |
| 16:30 | 4 | 18 |
| 16:45 | 1 | 18 |
| 17:00 | 1 | 18 |
| 17:15 | 3 | 18 |
| 17:30 | 3 | 18 |
| 17:45 | 3 | 18 |
| 18:00 | 3 | 18 |
| 18:15 | 6 | 18 |
| 18:30 | 7 | 18 |
| 18:45 | 8 | 18 |
| 19:00 | 8 | 18 |
| 19:15 | 11 | 18 |
| 19:30 | 13 | 18 |
| 19:45 | 14 | 18 |
| 20:00 | 12 | 18 |
| 20:15 | 11 | 18 |
| 20:30 | 11 | 18 |
| 20:45 | 10 | 18 |
| 21:00 | 9 | 18 |
| 21:15 | 11 | 18 |
| 21:30 | 12 | 18 |
| 21:45 | 10 | 18 |
| 22:00 | 10 | 18 |
ED occupancy — last 24h
100% capacity| Time | Occupancy (%) |
|---|---|
| 22:16 | 22% |
| 22:31 | 22% |
| 22:46 | 11% |
| 23:01 | 11% |
| 23:16 | 6% |
| 23:31 | 28% |
| 23:46 | 33% |
| 00:01 | 33% |
| 00:16 | 33% |
| 00:31 | 33% |
| 00:45 | 28% |
| 01:01 | 22% |
| 01:15 | 11% |
| 01:31 | 11% |
| 01:45 | 6% |
| 02:00 | 6% |
| 02:16 | 0% |
| 02:31 | 0% |
| 02:46 | 0% |
| 03:01 | 0% |
| 03:16 | 0% |
| 03:31 | 0% |
| 03:45 | 0% |
| 04:01 | 0% |
| 04:15 | 0% |
| 04:31 | 0% |
| 04:45 | 0% |
| 05:01 | 0% |
| 05:16 | 6% |
| 05:31 | 6% |
| 05:45 | 6% |
| 06:00 | 6% |
| 06:16 | 17% |
| 06:31 | 17% |
| 06:45 | 11% |
| 07:02 | 11% |
| 07:15 | 22% |
| 07:31 | 22% |
| 07:45 | 22% |
| 08:03 | 17% |
| 08:15 | 22% |
| 08:31 | 17% |
| 08:45 | 6% |
| 09:00 | 6% |
| 09:15 | 11% |
| 09:31 | 11% |
| 09:45 | 11% |
| 10:00 | 22% |
| 10:15 | 22% |
| 10:30 | 22% |
| 10:45 | 11% |
| 11:01 | 6% |
| 11:16 | 17% |
| 11:30 | 11% |
| 11:45 | 28% |
| 12:00 | 28% |
| 12:15 | 17% |
| 12:30 | 22% |
| 12:45 | 39% |
| 13:00 | 39% |
| 13:15 | 39% |
| 13:30 | 33% |
| 13:45 | 33% |
| 14:00 | 33% |
| 14:15 | 44% |
| 14:30 | 44% |
| 14:45 | 17% |
| 15:00 | 17% |
| 15:15 | 22% |
| 15:30 | 22% |
| 15:45 | 39% |
| 16:00 | 39% |
| 16:15 | 22% |
| 16:30 | 22% |
| 16:45 | 6% |
| 17:00 | 6% |
| 17:15 | 17% |
| 17:30 | 17% |
| 17:45 | 17% |
| 18:00 | 17% |
| 18:15 | 33% |
| 18:30 | 39% |
| 18:45 | 44% |
| 19:00 | 44% |
| 19:15 | 61% |
| 19:30 | 72% |
| 19:45 | 78% |
| 20:00 | 67% |
| 20:15 | 61% |
| 20:30 | 61% |
| 20:45 | 56% |
| 21:00 | 50% |
| 21:15 | 61% |
| 21:30 | 67% |
| 21:45 | 56% |
| 22:00 | 56% |
Nearby Emergency Departments
Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h
Understanding this data
- What does "patients waiting" mean for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital?
- The patient count shows how many people are currently in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital'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. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital has a reported capacity of 18 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.
- When was this information last refreshed?
- Patient counts for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital 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.
Care options near Hornsby
See emergency departments, urgent care clinics, and pharmacies around Hornsby on a map.
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.
Poisons Centre
Call 13 11 26 anytime (24 hours 7 days a week) for poisoning and envenoming information.
Pharmacist
Your local pharmacist can also advise on many non-serious conditions.
For non-urgent conditions like medical certificates, prescriptions, and referrals - see an AHPRA-registered doctor online from $12.90.
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