FairWaitRemoval of intracranial lesion waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for removal of intracranial lesion, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
Median wait by state and territory
| State / territory | Median wait |
|---|---|
| Qld | 15 days |
| Vic | 23 days |
Shortest waits at public hospitals
The 8 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for removal of intracranial lesion, out of 8 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Alexandra Hospital | Qld | Metro South (Qld) | 8 days | 152 |
| Townsville University Hospital | Qld | Townsville | 8 days | 74 |
| Mater Adult Hospital | Qld | Not applicable | 9 days | 14 |
| Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital | WA | North Metropolitan Health Service (WA) | 14 days | 28 |
| St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne] | Vic | St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited | 17 days | 92 |
| Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital | Qld | Metro North (Qld) | 26 days | 82 |
| Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] | Vic | Monash Health | 34 days | 32 |
| Gold Coast University Hospital | Qld | Gold Coast | 38 days | 41 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for removal of intracranial lesion in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for removal of intracranial lesion waited 16 days or less (national median, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30). By state it ranged from 15 days (Qld) to 23 days (Vic).
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. See typical costs on the Medical Costs Finder.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — MyHospitals, elective surgery waiting times, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30. Private costs: Medical Costs Finder. All data sources.