Sydney Children's Hospital Live ED Wait Times

24-hour summary — waiting patients

In the last 24 hours, patient waiting counts at Sydney Children's Hospital have ranged from a low of 0 to a peak of 3, averaging around 0. The trend is on the rise. Against a reported capacity of 13 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.

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Understanding this data

What does the ED wait count tell me about Sydney Children's Hospital?

This number captures how many patients are registered and waiting for emergency treatment at Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick. While it is a useful indicator of current demand, individual wait times depend on triage priority, staffing, and the acuity of other patients, which operates within the Sydney Children's Hospitals Specialty Network. Sydney Children's Hospital has a reported capacity of 13 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.

How current is the data for Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick?

The wait count shown here is updated once per hour from the official NSW Health feed, which publishes new data approximately every 15 minutes. If you need the most up-to-the-minute count for Sydney Children's Hospital, NSW Health is the primary source.

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.