Live data from NSW Health

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital Live ED Wait Times

Tamworth · Hunter New England Local Health District

Real-time patient counts for Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's emergency department, sourced from NSW Health and refreshed hourly.

3 waiting

Updated just now

Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times.

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in Tamworth has 3 patients currently waiting for treatment, based on the latest data from NSW Health (updated just now). It serves the Hunter New England Local Health District. You can contact the hospital directly at 02 6767 7700.

Address

Dean Street , Tamworth, NSW 2340

Local Health District

Hunter New England Local Health District

24-hour summary — waiting patients

24h Peak

13

highest count

24h Low

0

lowest count

Average

4

patients / hour

Trend

stable

vs prior period

Over the past 24 hours, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's emergency department has seen between 0 and 13 patients waiting, with an average of approximately 4. Patient volume is currently holding steady. Against a reported capacity of 25 beds, the current load remains within available capacity.

Wait count — last 24h

25 bed capacity
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital ED wait count trend over the last 24 hours, sourced from NSW Health.
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital hourly emergency department wait count
TimePatients waitingBed capacity
07:15625
07:30625
07:45725
08:00725
08:15725
08:30725
08:45625
09:00625
09:151125
09:301325
09:45925
10:01925
10:15725
10:30625
10:45425
11:00525
11:15425
11:31525
11:46525
12:00425
12:15425
12:30425
12:45525
13:00525
13:16525
13:30425
13:45525
14:00525
14:15525
14:30525
14:45525
15:01625
15:15525
15:30525
15:45525
16:01525
16:15425
16:30425
16:45425
17:00425
17:15425
17:30225
17:45325
18:00325
18:15225
18:30225
18:45225
19:00125
19:15125
19:30125
19:45225
20:00225
20:15325
20:30425
20:45425
21:00425
21:15325
21:30225
21:45325
22:01325
22:15325
22:30325
22:45625
23:00425
23:15425
23:30525
23:45425
00:00425
00:15425
00:30525
00:45725
01:00725
01:15625
01:30625
01:46525
02:01625
02:16625
02:30625
02:45425
03:00225
03:15025
03:30225
03:45225
04:01325
04:15225
04:30325
04:45225
05:00225
05:15125
05:31225
05:45425
06:00425
06:16225
06:30325
06:45225
07:00325

ED occupancy — last 24h

100% capacity
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital ED occupancy rate over the last 24 hours, calculated as patients waiting divided by 25-bed capacity.
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital hourly emergency department occupancy (% of 25 beds)
TimeOccupancy (%)
07:1524%
07:3024%
07:4528%
08:0028%
08:1528%
08:3028%
08:4524%
09:0024%
09:1544%
09:3052%
09:4536%
10:0136%
10:1528%
10:3024%
10:4516%
11:0020%
11:1516%
11:3120%
11:4620%
12:0016%
12:1516%
12:3016%
12:4520%
13:0020%
13:1620%
13:3016%
13:4520%
14:0020%
14:1520%
14:3020%
14:4520%
15:0124%
15:1520%
15:3020%
15:4520%
16:0120%
16:1516%
16:3016%
16:4516%
17:0016%
17:1516%
17:308%
17:4512%
18:0012%
18:158%
18:308%
18:458%
19:004%
19:154%
19:304%
19:458%
20:008%
20:1512%
20:3016%
20:4516%
21:0016%
21:1512%
21:308%
21:4512%
22:0112%
22:1512%
22:3012%
22:4524%
23:0016%
23:1516%
23:3020%
23:4516%
00:0016%
00:1516%
00:3020%
00:4528%
01:0028%
01:1524%
01:3024%
01:4620%
02:0124%
02:1624%
02:3024%
02:4516%
03:008%
03:150%
03:308%
03:458%
04:0112%
04:158%
04:3012%
04:458%
05:008%
05:154%
05:318%
05:4516%
06:0016%
06:168%
06:3012%
06:458%
07:0012%

Wait times compared to nearby EDs — last 24h

Comparison of ED wait counts over the last 24 hours between Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and nearby emergency departments.

Understanding this data

How should I interpret the waiting count for Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital?
This figure reflects the total number of patients who have presented at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in Tamworth and are waiting to be seen by an emergency clinician. A higher count does not necessarily mean a longer wait for you personally, because triage priority, available staff, and the severity mix of current cases all play a role. Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital has a reported capacity of 25 beds, so the ratio of waiting patients to available beds provides additional context.
How often is Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's wait data updated?
We refresh Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's data hourly. The underlying figures published by NSW Health update approximately every 15 minutes. For the most current reading, visit NSW Health directly.
Are there alternatives to visiting Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital's emergency department?
Emergency departments are designed for urgent and life-threatening conditions. For non-emergency needs such as prescriptions, medical certificates, or referrals, an online consultation through Doccy can save you a trip — starting from $12.90, with no appointment necessary.

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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