Sydney Children's Hospital Live ED Wait Times
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The latest NSW Health data shows Sydney Children's Hospital has no patients currently waiting for treatment. This was last updated at just now. The hospital is located in Randwick, part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Specialty Network. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 9382 1111.
Address
High Street, Randwick, NSW 2031
Phone
02 9382 1111Local Health District
Sydney Children's Hospitals Specialty Network
Parking
View parking information24-hour summary — waiting patients
24h Peak
6
highest count
24h Low
0
lowest count
Average
2
patients / hour
Trend
vs prior period
In the last 24 hours, patient waiting counts at Sydney Children's Hospital have ranged from a low of 0 to a peak of 6, averaging around 2. The trend is on the rise. Against a reported capacity of 13 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.
Wait count — last 24h
13 bed capacity| Time | Patients waiting | Bed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 22:16 | 3 | 13 |
| 22:31 | 3 | 13 |
| 22:46 | 3 | 13 |
| 23:01 | 3 | 13 |
| 23:16 | 3 | 13 |
| 23:31 | 4 | 13 |
| 23:46 | 4 | 13 |
| 00:01 | 3 | 13 |
| 00:16 | 3 | 13 |
| 00:31 | 3 | 13 |
| 00:45 | 3 | 13 |
| 01:01 | 3 | 13 |
| 01:15 | 6 | 13 |
| 01:31 | 6 | 13 |
| 01:45 | 4 | 13 |
| 02:00 | 4 | 13 |
| 02:16 | 4 | 13 |
| 02:31 | 4 | 13 |
| 02:46 | 4 | 13 |
| 03:01 | 4 | 13 |
| 03:16 | 1 | 13 |
| 03:31 | 1 | 13 |
| 03:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 04:01 | 1 | 13 |
| 04:15 | 2 | 13 |
| 04:31 | 2 | 13 |
| 04:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 05:01 | 1 | 13 |
| 05:16 | 0 | 13 |
| 05:31 | 0 | 13 |
| 05:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 06:00 | 0 | 13 |
| 06:16 | 0 | 13 |
| 06:31 | 0 | 13 |
| 06:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 07:02 | 0 | 13 |
| 07:15 | 0 | 13 |
| 07:31 | 0 | 13 |
| 07:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 08:03 | 0 | 13 |
| 08:15 | 2 | 13 |
| 08:31 | 1 | 13 |
| 08:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 09:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 09:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 09:31 | 1 | 13 |
| 09:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 10:00 | 2 | 13 |
| 10:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 10:30 | 1 | 13 |
| 10:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 11:01 | 2 | 13 |
| 11:16 | 2 | 13 |
| 11:30 | 2 | 13 |
| 11:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 12:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 12:15 | 0 | 13 |
| 12:30 | 1 | 13 |
| 12:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 13:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 13:15 | 4 | 13 |
| 13:30 | 1 | 13 |
| 13:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 14:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 14:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 14:30 | 2 | 13 |
| 14:45 | 2 | 13 |
| 15:00 | 2 | 13 |
| 15:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 15:30 | 1 | 13 |
| 15:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 16:00 | 0 | 13 |
| 16:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 16:30 | 1 | 13 |
| 16:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 17:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 17:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 17:30 | 1 | 13 |
| 17:45 | 3 | 13 |
| 18:00 | 3 | 13 |
| 18:15 | 0 | 13 |
| 18:30 | 0 | 13 |
| 18:45 | 1 | 13 |
| 19:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 19:15 | 0 | 13 |
| 19:30 | 0 | 13 |
| 19:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 20:00 | 0 | 13 |
| 20:15 | 1 | 13 |
| 20:30 | 2 | 13 |
| 20:45 | 4 | 13 |
| 21:00 | 1 | 13 |
| 21:15 | 3 | 13 |
| 21:30 | 3 | 13 |
| 21:45 | 0 | 13 |
| 22:00 | 0 | 13 |
ED occupancy — last 24h
100% capacity| Time | Occupancy (%) |
|---|---|
| 22:16 | 23% |
| 22:31 | 23% |
| 22:46 | 23% |
| 23:01 | 23% |
| 23:16 | 23% |
| 23:31 | 31% |
| 23:46 | 31% |
| 00:01 | 23% |
| 00:16 | 23% |
| 00:31 | 23% |
| 00:45 | 23% |
| 01:01 | 23% |
| 01:15 | 46% |
| 01:31 | 46% |
| 01:45 | 31% |
| 02:00 | 31% |
| 02:16 | 31% |
| 02:31 | 31% |
| 02:46 | 31% |
| 03:01 | 31% |
| 03:16 | 8% |
| 03:31 | 8% |
| 03:45 | 8% |
| 04:01 | 8% |
| 04:15 | 15% |
| 04:31 | 15% |
| 04:45 | 8% |
| 05:01 | 8% |
| 05:16 | 0% |
| 05:31 | 0% |
| 05:45 | 0% |
| 06:00 | 0% |
| 06:16 | 0% |
| 06:31 | 0% |
| 06:45 | 0% |
| 07:02 | 0% |
| 07:15 | 0% |
| 07:31 | 0% |
| 07:45 | 0% |
| 08:03 | 0% |
| 08:15 | 15% |
| 08:31 | 8% |
| 08:45 | 8% |
| 09:00 | 8% |
| 09:15 | 8% |
| 09:31 | 8% |
| 09:45 | 8% |
| 10:00 | 15% |
| 10:15 | 8% |
| 10:30 | 8% |
| 10:45 | 8% |
| 11:01 | 15% |
| 11:16 | 15% |
| 11:30 | 15% |
| 11:45 | 8% |
| 12:00 | 8% |
| 12:15 | 0% |
| 12:30 | 8% |
| 12:45 | 0% |
| 13:00 | 8% |
| 13:15 | 31% |
| 13:30 | 8% |
| 13:45 | 0% |
| 14:00 | 8% |
| 14:15 | 8% |
| 14:30 | 15% |
| 14:45 | 15% |
| 15:00 | 15% |
| 15:15 | 8% |
| 15:30 | 8% |
| 15:45 | 0% |
| 16:00 | 0% |
| 16:15 | 8% |
| 16:30 | 8% |
| 16:45 | 8% |
| 17:00 | 8% |
| 17:15 | 8% |
| 17:30 | 8% |
| 17:45 | 23% |
| 18:00 | 23% |
| 18:15 | 0% |
| 18:30 | 0% |
| 18:45 | 8% |
| 19:00 | 8% |
| 19:15 | 0% |
| 19:30 | 0% |
| 19:45 | 0% |
| 20:00 | 0% |
| 20:15 | 8% |
| 20:30 | 15% |
| 20:45 | 31% |
| 21:00 | 8% |
| 21:15 | 23% |
| 21:30 | 23% |
| 21:45 | 0% |
| 22:00 | 0% |
Nearby Emergency Departments
Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h
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.
Care options near Randwick
See emergency departments, urgent care clinics, and pharmacies around Randwick on a map.
Alternative services
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Pharmacist
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For non-urgent conditions like medical certificates, prescriptions, and referrals - see an AHPRA-registered doctor online from $12.90.
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