Live data from NSW Health

Singleton District Hospital Live ED Wait Times

Singleton · Hunter New England Local Health District

Real-time patient counts for Singleton District Hospital's emergency department, sourced from NSW Health and refreshed hourly.

4 waiting

Updated just now

Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times.

NSW Health reports that Singleton District Hospital has 4 patients currently waiting for treatment as of just now. Located in Singleton, part of the Hunter New England Local Health District, the emergency department provides 24-hour care. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 6571 9222.

Address

Dangar Road, Singleton, NSW 2330

Local Health District

Hunter New England Local Health District

24-hour summary — waiting patients

24h Peak

4

highest count

24h Low

0

lowest count

Average

1

patients / hour

Trend

rising

vs prior period

Over the past 24 hours, Singleton District Hospital's emergency department has seen between 0 and 4 patients waiting, with an average of approximately 1. Patient volume is currently trending upward. Against a reported capacity of 4 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.

Wait count — last 24h

4 bed capacity
Singleton District Hospital ED wait count trend over the last 24 hours, sourced from NSW Health.
Singleton District Hospital hourly emergency department wait count
TimePatients waitingBed capacity
01:1524
01:3024
01:4524
02:0014
02:1504
02:3004
02:4504
03:0004
03:1514
03:3014
03:4504
04:0004
04:1504
04:3004
04:4524
05:0024
05:1524
05:3024
05:4544
06:0034
06:1534
06:3024
06:4514
07:0014
07:1524
07:3034
07:4524
08:0014
08:1514
08:3014
08:4514
09:0014
09:1504
09:3004
09:4504
10:0004
10:1514
10:3014
10:4514
11:0014
11:1524
11:3024
11:4514
12:0014
12:1514
12:3014
12:4534
13:0034
13:1524
13:3004
13:4504
14:0004
14:1504
14:3004
14:4604
15:0004
15:1504
15:3004
15:4504
16:0004
16:1504
16:3004
16:4504
17:0004
17:1504
17:3004
17:4604
18:0004
18:1504
18:3004
18:4504
19:0004
19:1504
19:3004
19:4504
20:0004
20:1504
20:3004
20:4504
21:0004
21:1524
21:3024
21:4524
22:0024
22:1504
22:3004
22:4514
23:0424
23:1524
23:3024
23:4534
00:0024
00:1514
00:3014
00:4524
01:0044

ED occupancy — last 24h

100% capacity
Singleton District Hospital ED occupancy rate over the last 24 hours, calculated as patients waiting divided by 4-bed capacity.
Singleton District Hospital hourly emergency department occupancy (% of 4 beds)
TimeOccupancy (%)
01:1550%
01:3050%
01:4550%
02:0025%
02:150%
02:300%
02:450%
03:000%
03:1525%
03:3025%
03:450%
04:000%
04:150%
04:300%
04:4550%
05:0050%
05:1550%
05:3050%
05:45100%
06:0075%
06:1575%
06:3050%
06:4525%
07:0025%
07:1550%
07:3075%
07:4550%
08:0025%
08:1525%
08:3025%
08:4525%
09:0025%
09:150%
09:300%
09:450%
10:000%
10:1525%
10:3025%
10:4525%
11:0025%
11:1550%
11:3050%
11:4525%
12:0025%
12:1525%
12:3025%
12:4575%
13:0075%
13:1550%
13:300%
13:450%
14:000%
14:150%
14:300%
14:460%
15:000%
15:150%
15:300%
15:450%
16:000%
16:150%
16:300%
16:450%
17:000%
17:150%
17:300%
17:460%
18:000%
18:150%
18:300%
18:450%
19:000%
19:150%
19:300%
19:450%
20:000%
20:150%
20:300%
20:450%
21:000%
21:1550%
21:3050%
21:4550%
22:0050%
22:150%
22:300%
22:4525%
23:0450%
23:1550%
23:3050%
23:4575%
00:0050%
00:1525%
00:3025%
00:4550%
01:00100%

Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h

Comparison of ED wait counts over the last 24 hours between Singleton District Hospital and nearby emergency departments.

Understanding this data

What does the patient count at Singleton District Hospital mean?
The number displayed represents how many patients are currently registered and waiting for treatment in Singleton District Hospital's emergency department. It is not a direct measure of how long you will wait — staffing levels, case complexity, and time of day all influence actual wait times, which operates within the Hunter New England Local Health District. Singleton District Hospital has a reported capacity of 4 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.
How frequently does Singleton District Hospital's ED data change?
This page refreshes Singleton District Hospital's emergency department figures every hour. NSW Health publishes updates roughly every 15 minutes at NSW Health, so there may be a short lag between their figures and what appears here.
Do I need to visit Singleton District Hospital's ED for a non-urgent issue?
If your health concern is not an emergency — for example, you need a medical certificate, a repeat prescription, or a specialist referral — a telehealth consultation may be a faster alternative. Doccy connects you with AHPRA-registered doctors online from $12.90, with no appointment required.

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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