FairWaitNasal cautery waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for nasal cautery, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
National median wait (public)26 days2024-07-01 – 2025-06-30
Public hospitals reporting1with a published median
As a public patientFreeunder Medicare
As a private patientAsk for a quotefees vary by surgeon and hospital
Shortest waits at public hospitals
The 1 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for nasal cautery, out of 1 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash Medical Centre [Moorabbin] | Vic | Monash Health | 18 days | 51 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for nasal cautery in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for nasal cautery waited 26 days or less (national median, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30).
Can I avoid the wait?
As a private patient you choose your surgeon and usually wait less, but you pay fees, partly covered by Medicare and any private health insurance. Private hospitals don't publish waiting times.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — MyHospitals, elective surgery waiting times, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30. All data sources.