Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital Live ED Wait Times
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Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in Tamworth has 7 patients currently waiting for treatment, based on the latest data from NSW Health (updated just now). It serves the Hunter New England Local Health District. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 6767 7700.
Address
Dean Street , Tamworth, NSW 2340
Phone
02 6767 7700Local Health District
Hunter New England Local Health District
Parking
View parking information24-hour summary — waiting patients
24h Peak
12
highest count
24h Low
1
lowest count
Average
7
patients / hour
Trend
vs prior period
Over the past 24 hours, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's emergency department has seen between 1 and 12 patients waiting, with an average of approximately 7. Patient volume is currently trending upward. Against a reported capacity of 25 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.
Wait count — last 24h
25 bed capacity| Time | Patients waiting | Bed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30 | 1 | 25 |
| 05:45 | 2 | 25 |
| 06:00 | 2 | 25 |
| 06:15 | 5 | 25 |
| 06:31 | 6 | 25 |
| 06:45 | 5 | 25 |
| 07:00 | 4 | 25 |
| 07:15 | 5 | 25 |
| 07:30 | 5 | 25 |
| 07:45 | 6 | 25 |
| 08:02 | 4 | 25 |
| 08:15 | 3 | 25 |
| 08:30 | 3 | 25 |
| 08:45 | 5 | 25 |
| 09:01 | 6 | 25 |
| 09:15 | 6 | 25 |
| 09:30 | 6 | 25 |
| 09:45 | 5 | 25 |
| 10:01 | 5 | 25 |
| 10:15 | 7 | 25 |
| 10:30 | 7 | 25 |
| 10:45 | 6 | 25 |
| 11:01 | 5 | 25 |
| 11:15 | 5 | 25 |
| 11:30 | 4 | 25 |
| 11:45 | 4 | 25 |
| 12:01 | 4 | 25 |
| 12:15 | 2 | 25 |
| 12:30 | 2 | 25 |
| 12:45 | 4 | 25 |
| 13:01 | 5 | 25 |
| 13:15 | 4 | 25 |
| 13:31 | 4 | 25 |
| 13:45 | 6 | 25 |
| 14:01 | 7 | 25 |
| 14:15 | 7 | 25 |
| 14:30 | 6 | 25 |
| 14:45 | 5 | 25 |
| 15:01 | 5 | 25 |
| 15:15 | 6 | 25 |
| 15:30 | 6 | 25 |
| 15:45 | 6 | 25 |
| 16:01 | 7 | 25 |
| 16:15 | 5 | 25 |
| 16:31 | 5 | 25 |
| 16:45 | 5 | 25 |
| 17:01 | 5 | 25 |
| 17:15 | 7 | 25 |
| 17:30 | 8 | 25 |
| 17:45 | 8 | 25 |
| 18:00 | 8 | 25 |
| 18:15 | 7 | 25 |
| 18:30 | 7 | 25 |
| 18:45 | 7 | 25 |
| 19:00 | 7 | 25 |
| 19:15 | 6 | 25 |
| 19:30 | 6 | 25 |
| 19:45 | 7 | 25 |
| 20:01 | 7 | 25 |
| 20:15 | 7 | 25 |
| 20:30 | 7 | 25 |
| 20:45 | 9 | 25 |
| 21:02 | 9 | 25 |
| 21:15 | 10 | 25 |
| 21:30 | 10 | 25 |
| 21:45 | 11 | 25 |
| 22:02 | 10 | 25 |
| 22:15 | 10 | 25 |
| 22:30 | 9 | 25 |
| 22:45 | 8 | 25 |
| 23:01 | 6 | 25 |
| 23:15 | 7 | 25 |
| 23:30 | 7 | 25 |
| 23:45 | 7 | 25 |
| 00:02 | 7 | 25 |
| 00:15 | 9 | 25 |
| 00:30 | 8 | 25 |
| 00:45 | 9 | 25 |
| 01:01 | 8 | 25 |
| 01:15 | 8 | 25 |
| 01:30 | 8 | 25 |
| 01:45 | 8 | 25 |
| 02:00 | 8 | 25 |
| 02:15 | 8 | 25 |
| 02:30 | 9 | 25 |
| 02:45 | 10 | 25 |
| 03:01 | 12 | 25 |
| 03:15 | 8 | 25 |
| 03:30 | 9 | 25 |
| 03:45 | 9 | 25 |
| 04:01 | 11 | 25 |
| 04:15 | 12 | 25 |
| 04:31 | 9 | 25 |
| 04:45 | 6 | 25 |
| 05:02 | 7 | 25 |
| 05:15 | 7 | 25 |
ED occupancy — last 24h
100% capacity| Time | Occupancy (%) |
|---|---|
| 05:30 | 4% |
| 05:45 | 8% |
| 06:00 | 8% |
| 06:15 | 20% |
| 06:31 | 24% |
| 06:45 | 20% |
| 07:00 | 16% |
| 07:15 | 20% |
| 07:30 | 20% |
| 07:45 | 24% |
| 08:02 | 16% |
| 08:15 | 12% |
| 08:30 | 12% |
| 08:45 | 20% |
| 09:01 | 24% |
| 09:15 | 24% |
| 09:30 | 24% |
| 09:45 | 20% |
| 10:01 | 20% |
| 10:15 | 28% |
| 10:30 | 28% |
| 10:45 | 24% |
| 11:01 | 20% |
| 11:15 | 20% |
| 11:30 | 16% |
| 11:45 | 16% |
| 12:01 | 16% |
| 12:15 | 8% |
| 12:30 | 8% |
| 12:45 | 16% |
| 13:01 | 20% |
| 13:15 | 16% |
| 13:31 | 16% |
| 13:45 | 24% |
| 14:01 | 28% |
| 14:15 | 28% |
| 14:30 | 24% |
| 14:45 | 20% |
| 15:01 | 20% |
| 15:15 | 24% |
| 15:30 | 24% |
| 15:45 | 24% |
| 16:01 | 28% |
| 16:15 | 20% |
| 16:31 | 20% |
| 16:45 | 20% |
| 17:01 | 20% |
| 17:15 | 28% |
| 17:30 | 32% |
| 17:45 | 32% |
| 18:00 | 32% |
| 18:15 | 28% |
| 18:30 | 28% |
| 18:45 | 28% |
| 19:00 | 28% |
| 19:15 | 24% |
| 19:30 | 24% |
| 19:45 | 28% |
| 20:01 | 28% |
| 20:15 | 28% |
| 20:30 | 28% |
| 20:45 | 36% |
| 21:02 | 36% |
| 21:15 | 40% |
| 21:30 | 40% |
| 21:45 | 44% |
| 22:02 | 40% |
| 22:15 | 40% |
| 22:30 | 36% |
| 22:45 | 32% |
| 23:01 | 24% |
| 23:15 | 28% |
| 23:30 | 28% |
| 23:45 | 28% |
| 00:02 | 28% |
| 00:15 | 36% |
| 00:30 | 32% |
| 00:45 | 36% |
| 01:01 | 32% |
| 01:15 | 32% |
| 01:30 | 32% |
| 01:45 | 32% |
| 02:00 | 32% |
| 02:15 | 32% |
| 02:30 | 36% |
| 02:45 | 40% |
| 03:01 | 48% |
| 03:15 | 32% |
| 03:30 | 36% |
| 03:45 | 36% |
| 04:01 | 44% |
| 04:15 | 48% |
| 04:31 | 36% |
| 04:45 | 24% |
| 05:02 | 28% |
| 05:15 | 28% |
Nearby Emergency Departments
Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h
Understanding this data
- How should I interpret the waiting count for Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital?
- This figure reflects the total number of patients who have presented at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in Tamworth and are waiting to be seen by an emergency clinician. A higher count does not necessarily mean a longer wait for you personally, because triage priority, available staff, and the severity mix of current cases all play a role. Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital has a reported capacity of 25 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.
- How often is Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's wait data updated?
- We refresh Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's data hourly. The underlying figures published by NSW Health update approximately every 15 minutes. For the most current reading, visit NSW Health directly.
- Are there alternatives to visiting Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's emergency department?
- Emergency departments are designed for urgent and life-threatening conditions. For non-emergency needs such as prescriptions, medical certificates, or referrals, an online consultation through Doccy can save you a trip — starting from $12.90, with no appointment necessary.
Care options near Tamworth
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Alternative services
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Pharmacist
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