FairWaitStapedectomy waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for stapedectomy, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
National median wait (public)357 days2024-07-01 – 2025-06-30
Public hospitals reporting4with 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 4 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for stapedectomy, out of 4 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital | Vic | Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | 119 days | 13 |
| Liverpool Hospital | NSW | South Western Sydney | 343 days | 10 |
| St Vincent's Hospital [Darlinghurst] | NSW | St Vincent's Health Network | 350 days | 11 |
| Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital [Heidelberg West] | Vic | Austin Health (Vic) | 553 days | 13 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for stapedectomy in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for stapedectomy waited 357 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.