Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Live ED Wait Times
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times.
NSW Health reports that Wagga Wagga Base Hospital has 5 patients currently waiting for treatment as of just now. Located in Wagga Wagga, part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, the emergency department provides 24-hour care. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 5943 1000.
Address
Docker Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Phone
02 5943 1000Local Health District
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Parking
View parking information24-hour summary — waiting patients
24h Peak
13
highest count
24h Low
0
lowest count
Average
5
patients / hour
Trend
vs prior period
In the last 24 hours, patient waiting counts at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital have ranged from a low of 0 to a peak of 13, averaging around 5. The trend is on the rise. Against a reported capacity of 15 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.
Wait count — last 24h
15 bed capacity| Time | Patients waiting | Bed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 07:01 | 9 | 15 |
| 07:15 | 7 | 15 |
| 07:30 | 7 | 15 |
| 07:45 | 10 | 15 |
| 08:01 | 11 | 15 |
| 08:15 | 13 | 15 |
| 08:30 | 12 | 15 |
| 08:45 | 4 | 15 |
| 09:01 | 4 | 15 |
| 09:15 | 5 | 15 |
| 09:30 | 5 | 15 |
| 09:45 | 8 | 15 |
| 10:00 | 9 | 15 |
| 10:15 | 9 | 15 |
| 10:30 | 9 | 15 |
| 10:45 | 7 | 15 |
| 11:00 | 7 | 15 |
| 11:15 | 10 | 15 |
| 11:30 | 10 | 15 |
| 11:45 | 10 | 15 |
| 12:01 | 9 | 15 |
| 12:15 | 7 | 15 |
| 12:30 | 7 | 15 |
| 12:45 | 6 | 15 |
| 13:00 | 8 | 15 |
| 13:15 | 6 | 15 |
| 13:30 | 7 | 15 |
| 13:45 | 7 | 15 |
| 14:01 | 4 | 15 |
| 14:15 | 4 | 15 |
| 14:30 | 3 | 15 |
| 14:45 | 4 | 15 |
| 15:00 | 4 | 15 |
| 15:15 | 2 | 15 |
| 15:30 | 1 | 15 |
| 15:45 | 2 | 15 |
| 16:00 | 1 | 15 |
| 16:15 | 0 | 15 |
| 16:30 | 0 | 15 |
| 16:45 | 0 | 15 |
| 17:01 | 0 | 15 |
| 17:15 | 0 | 15 |
| 17:30 | 0 | 15 |
| 17:45 | 1 | 15 |
| 18:01 | 1 | 15 |
| 18:15 | 1 | 15 |
| 18:31 | 1 | 15 |
| 18:45 | 1 | 15 |
| 19:00 | 2 | 15 |
| 19:15 | 1 | 15 |
| 19:30 | 1 | 15 |
| 19:45 | 2 | 15 |
| 20:00 | 1 | 15 |
| 20:15 | 2 | 15 |
| 20:30 | 2 | 15 |
| 20:45 | 2 | 15 |
| 21:00 | 2 | 15 |
| 21:15 | 2 | 15 |
| 21:30 | 2 | 15 |
| 21:45 | 3 | 15 |
| 22:00 | 2 | 15 |
| 22:15 | 1 | 15 |
| 22:31 | 2 | 15 |
| 22:45 | 4 | 15 |
| 23:01 | 4 | 15 |
| 23:15 | 6 | 15 |
| 23:30 | 4 | 15 |
| 23:45 | 3 | 15 |
| 00:00 | 3 | 15 |
| 00:15 | 4 | 15 |
| 00:30 | 6 | 15 |
| 00:45 | 7 | 15 |
| 01:00 | 7 | 15 |
| 01:15 | 5 | 15 |
| 01:30 | 8 | 15 |
| 01:45 | 7 | 15 |
| 02:00 | 7 | 15 |
| 02:15 | 5 | 15 |
| 02:30 | 5 | 15 |
| 02:45 | 6 | 15 |
| 03:00 | 6 | 15 |
| 03:15 | 9 | 15 |
| 03:30 | 8 | 15 |
| 03:45 | 13 | 15 |
| 04:00 | 13 | 15 |
| 04:15 | 12 | 15 |
| 04:30 | 12 | 15 |
| 04:45 | 10 | 15 |
| 05:01 | 8 | 15 |
| 05:15 | 10 | 15 |
| 05:30 | 10 | 15 |
| 05:45 | 8 | 15 |
| 06:01 | 8 | 15 |
| 06:15 | 7 | 15 |
| 06:30 | 7 | 15 |
| 06:45 | 5 | 15 |
ED occupancy — last 24h
100% capacity| Time | Occupancy (%) |
|---|---|
| 07:01 | 60% |
| 07:15 | 47% |
| 07:30 | 47% |
| 07:45 | 67% |
| 08:01 | 73% |
| 08:15 | 87% |
| 08:30 | 80% |
| 08:45 | 27% |
| 09:01 | 27% |
| 09:15 | 33% |
| 09:30 | 33% |
| 09:45 | 53% |
| 10:00 | 60% |
| 10:15 | 60% |
| 10:30 | 60% |
| 10:45 | 47% |
| 11:00 | 47% |
| 11:15 | 67% |
| 11:30 | 67% |
| 11:45 | 67% |
| 12:01 | 60% |
| 12:15 | 47% |
| 12:30 | 47% |
| 12:45 | 40% |
| 13:00 | 53% |
| 13:15 | 40% |
| 13:30 | 47% |
| 13:45 | 47% |
| 14:01 | 27% |
| 14:15 | 27% |
| 14:30 | 20% |
| 14:45 | 27% |
| 15:00 | 27% |
| 15:15 | 13% |
| 15:30 | 7% |
| 15:45 | 13% |
| 16:00 | 7% |
| 16:15 | 0% |
| 16:30 | 0% |
| 16:45 | 0% |
| 17:01 | 0% |
| 17:15 | 0% |
| 17:30 | 0% |
| 17:45 | 7% |
| 18:01 | 7% |
| 18:15 | 7% |
| 18:31 | 7% |
| 18:45 | 7% |
| 19:00 | 13% |
| 19:15 | 7% |
| 19:30 | 7% |
| 19:45 | 13% |
| 20:00 | 7% |
| 20:15 | 13% |
| 20:30 | 13% |
| 20:45 | 13% |
| 21:00 | 13% |
| 21:15 | 13% |
| 21:30 | 13% |
| 21:45 | 20% |
| 22:00 | 13% |
| 22:15 | 7% |
| 22:31 | 13% |
| 22:45 | 27% |
| 23:01 | 27% |
| 23:15 | 40% |
| 23:30 | 27% |
| 23:45 | 20% |
| 00:00 | 20% |
| 00:15 | 27% |
| 00:30 | 40% |
| 00:45 | 47% |
| 01:00 | 47% |
| 01:15 | 33% |
| 01:30 | 53% |
| 01:45 | 47% |
| 02:00 | 47% |
| 02:15 | 33% |
| 02:30 | 33% |
| 02:45 | 40% |
| 03:00 | 40% |
| 03:15 | 60% |
| 03:30 | 53% |
| 03:45 | 87% |
| 04:00 | 87% |
| 04:15 | 80% |
| 04:30 | 80% |
| 04:45 | 67% |
| 05:01 | 53% |
| 05:15 | 67% |
| 05:30 | 67% |
| 05:45 | 53% |
| 06:01 | 53% |
| 06:15 | 47% |
| 06:30 | 47% |
| 06:45 | 33% |
Nearby Emergency Departments
Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h
Understanding this data
- What does "patients waiting" mean for Wagga Wagga Base Hospital?
- The patient count shows how many people are currently in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital's emergency department waiting room or awaiting treatment. It provides a snapshot of demand, not a direct prediction of your wait time. Factors like triage category, staffing rosters, and the complexity of cases ahead of you determine how quickly you are seen. Wagga Wagga Base Hospital has a reported capacity of 15 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.
- When was this information last refreshed?
- Patient counts for Wagga Wagga Base Hospital are pulled from NSW Health on an hourly cycle. NSW Health itself refreshes its emergency department figures roughly every 15 minutes, so the source data may be slightly more current than what is shown here. You can check NSW Health for the latest.
- What if my health concern is not an emergency?
- Not every health issue requires an emergency department visit. For non-urgent matters like sick notes, prescriptions, or referral letters, Doccy offers online consultations with AHPRA-registered Australian doctors from $12.90 — available 7 days a week without an appointment.
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
Your local pharmacist can also advise on many non-serious conditions.
For non-urgent conditions like medical certificates, prescriptions, and referrals - see an AHPRA-registered doctor online from $12.90.
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