John Hunter Hospital (including Royal Newcastle Centre and John Hunter Children's Hospital) ED Wait Times
Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times. Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.
As of 24/02/2026, 1:30:32 am, according to NSW Health ED wait time reporting, John Hunter Hospital (including Royal Newcastle Centre and John Hunter Children's Hospital) in New Lambton Heights has 9 patients currently waiting for treatment. This hospital is, part of the Hunter New England Local Health District. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 4921 3000.
Address
Lookout Road
Phone
02 4921 3000LHD
Local Health District
Hunter New England Local Health District
Wait count — last 24h
30 bed capacityUnderstanding this data
- What does the patient count mean?
- The number shows how many patients are currently registered and waiting for treatment in the emergency department. It is not a direct measure of how long you will wait — staffing levels, case complexity, and time of day all affect actual wait times.
- How often is this updated?
- Data is refreshed hourly. The underlying NSW Health data updates approximately every 15 minutes. For the most current reading, visit NSW Health directly.
- What if I have a non-emergency health need?
- For illnesses, medical certificates, referrals, or prescriptions that do not require emergency care, you can see an AHPRA-registered doctor online through Doccy from $12.90 — no appointment needed.