Westmead Hospital Live ED Wait Times
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As of just now, according to NSW Health ED wait time reporting, Westmead Hospital in Westmead has 14 patients currently waiting for treatment. This hospital is, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 8890 5555.
Address
Cnr Hawkesbury & Darcy Road, Westmead, NSW 2145
Phone
02 8890 5555Local Health District
Western Sydney Local Health District
Parking
View parking information24-hour summary — waiting patients
24h Peak
30
highest count
24h Low
0
lowest count
Average
11
patients / hour
Trend
vs prior period
Over the past 24 hours, Westmead Hospital's emergency department has seen between 0 and 30 patients waiting, with an average of approximately 11. Patient volume is currently trending upward. Against a reported capacity of 29 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.
Wait count — last 24h
29 bed capacity| Time | Patients waiting | Bed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 | 6 | 29 |
| 12:30 | 7 | 29 |
| 12:45 | 8 | 29 |
| 13:00 | 6 | 29 |
| 13:15 | 6 | 29 |
| 13:30 | 5 | 29 |
| 13:45 | 6 | 29 |
| 14:00 | 7 | 29 |
| 14:15 | 6 | 29 |
| 14:30 | 5 | 29 |
| 14:45 | 5 | 29 |
| 15:00 | 5 | 29 |
| 15:15 | 5 | 29 |
| 15:30 | 3 | 29 |
| 15:45 | 4 | 29 |
| 16:00 | 3 | 29 |
| 16:15 | 2 | 29 |
| 16:30 | 2 | 29 |
| 16:45 | 4 | 29 |
| 17:00 | 4 | 29 |
| 17:15 | 4 | 29 |
| 17:30 | 4 | 29 |
| 17:45 | 4 | 29 |
| 18:00 | 3 | 29 |
| 18:15 | 1 | 29 |
| 18:30 | 1 | 29 |
| 18:45 | 1 | 29 |
| 19:00 | 1 | 29 |
| 19:15 | 1 | 29 |
| 19:30 | 1 | 29 |
| 19:45 | 1 | 29 |
| 20:00 | 1 | 29 |
| 20:15 | 1 | 29 |
| 20:30 | 0 | 29 |
| 20:45 | 1 | 29 |
| 21:00 | 1 | 29 |
| 21:15 | 2 | 29 |
| 21:30 | 3 | 29 |
| 21:45 | 3 | 29 |
| 22:00 | 3 | 29 |
| 22:15 | 3 | 29 |
| 22:30 | 3 | 29 |
| 22:45 | 4 | 29 |
| 23:00 | 5 | 29 |
| 23:15 | 5 | 29 |
| 23:30 | 6 | 29 |
| 23:45 | 7 | 29 |
| 00:01 | 7 | 29 |
| 00:15 | 7 | 29 |
| 00:30 | 8 | 29 |
| 00:45 | 9 | 29 |
| 01:00 | 9 | 29 |
| 01:15 | 11 | 29 |
| 01:30 | 13 | 29 |
| 01:45 | 12 | 29 |
| 02:00 | 13 | 29 |
| 02:15 | 16 | 29 |
| 02:30 | 15 | 29 |
| 02:45 | 14 | 29 |
| 03:00 | 14 | 29 |
| 03:15 | 15 | 29 |
| 03:30 | 14 | 29 |
| 03:45 | 13 | 29 |
| 04:00 | 13 | 29 |
| 04:15 | 13 | 29 |
| 04:30 | 17 | 29 |
| 04:45 | 20 | 29 |
| 05:00 | 21 | 29 |
| 05:15 | 24 | 29 |
| 05:30 | 25 | 29 |
| 05:45 | 29 | 29 |
| 06:00 | 30 | 29 |
| 06:15 | 28 | 29 |
| 06:30 | 25 | 29 |
| 06:45 | 23 | 29 |
| 07:00 | 25 | 29 |
| 07:15 | 21 | 29 |
| 07:30 | 24 | 29 |
| 07:45 | 25 | 29 |
| 08:00 | 25 | 29 |
| 08:15 | 21 | 29 |
| 08:30 | 20 | 29 |
| 08:45 | 21 | 29 |
| 09:00 | 21 | 29 |
| 09:15 | 22 | 29 |
| 09:30 | 22 | 29 |
| 09:45 | 21 | 29 |
| 10:00 | 21 | 29 |
| 10:15 | 21 | 29 |
| 10:30 | 22 | 29 |
| 10:45 | 12 | 29 |
| 11:00 | 12 | 29 |
| 11:15 | 11 | 29 |
| 11:30 | 11 | 29 |
| 11:45 | 13 | 29 |
| 12:00 | 14 | 29 |
ED occupancy — last 24h
100% capacity| Time | Occupancy (%) |
|---|---|
| 12:15 | 21% |
| 12:30 | 24% |
| 12:45 | 28% |
| 13:00 | 21% |
| 13:15 | 21% |
| 13:30 | 17% |
| 13:45 | 21% |
| 14:00 | 24% |
| 14:15 | 21% |
| 14:30 | 17% |
| 14:45 | 17% |
| 15:00 | 17% |
| 15:15 | 17% |
| 15:30 | 10% |
| 15:45 | 14% |
| 16:00 | 10% |
| 16:15 | 7% |
| 16:30 | 7% |
| 16:45 | 14% |
| 17:00 | 14% |
| 17:15 | 14% |
| 17:30 | 14% |
| 17:45 | 14% |
| 18:00 | 10% |
| 18:15 | 3% |
| 18:30 | 3% |
| 18:45 | 3% |
| 19:00 | 3% |
| 19:15 | 3% |
| 19:30 | 3% |
| 19:45 | 3% |
| 20:00 | 3% |
| 20:15 | 3% |
| 20:30 | 0% |
| 20:45 | 3% |
| 21:00 | 3% |
| 21:15 | 7% |
| 21:30 | 10% |
| 21:45 | 10% |
| 22:00 | 10% |
| 22:15 | 10% |
| 22:30 | 10% |
| 22:45 | 14% |
| 23:00 | 17% |
| 23:15 | 17% |
| 23:30 | 21% |
| 23:45 | 24% |
| 00:01 | 24% |
| 00:15 | 24% |
| 00:30 | 28% |
| 00:45 | 31% |
| 01:00 | 31% |
| 01:15 | 38% |
| 01:30 | 45% |
| 01:45 | 41% |
| 02:00 | 45% |
| 02:15 | 55% |
| 02:30 | 52% |
| 02:45 | 48% |
| 03:00 | 48% |
| 03:15 | 52% |
| 03:30 | 48% |
| 03:45 | 45% |
| 04:00 | 45% |
| 04:15 | 45% |
| 04:30 | 59% |
| 04:45 | 69% |
| 05:00 | 72% |
| 05:15 | 83% |
| 05:30 | 86% |
| 05:45 | 100% |
| 06:00 | 103% |
| 06:15 | 97% |
| 06:30 | 86% |
| 06:45 | 79% |
| 07:00 | 86% |
| 07:15 | 72% |
| 07:30 | 83% |
| 07:45 | 86% |
| 08:00 | 86% |
| 08:15 | 72% |
| 08:30 | 69% |
| 08:45 | 72% |
| 09:00 | 72% |
| 09:15 | 76% |
| 09:30 | 76% |
| 09:45 | 72% |
| 10:00 | 72% |
| 10:15 | 72% |
| 10:30 | 76% |
| 10:45 | 41% |
| 11:00 | 41% |
| 11:15 | 38% |
| 11:30 | 38% |
| 11:45 | 45% |
| 12:00 | 48% |
Nearby Emergency Departments
Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h
Understanding this data
- What does the ED wait count tell me about Westmead Hospital?
- This number captures how many patients are registered and waiting for emergency treatment at Westmead Hospital in Westmead. 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 Western Sydney Local Health District. Westmead Hospital has a reported capacity of 29 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.
- How current is the data for Westmead Hospital in Westmead?
- 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 Westmead 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.
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.
Poisons Centre
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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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