Ipswich HospitalEmergency department

We treat patients in order of urgency.

Open: 24 hours, 365 days/year

Address: Chelmsford Ave, Ipswich QLD 4305

Updates every 15-30 mins. Last Updated: 13 June 2025 9:15:43 PM

Median waiting time - all patients

32 minutes

Time between triage and commencing meaningful treatment. Critical patients will be given priority.

In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)

Don’t wait if you have chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding.

Call 000

Number of patients currently waiting

10

Triaged and waiting for meaningful treatment to commence.

Treatment spaces at this facility

81

Physical capacity of the treatment area, not real-time availability or occupancy.

Waiting time at nearby reporting facilities

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Closest reporting facilities to Ipswich, 4305

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Ipswich Hospital
32 min median wait
0.5 km away
Ripley Satellite Health Centre (Moodoombar Dabbil)Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
7 min median wait
9.4 km away
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
13 min median wait
29.3 km away
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Patients currently waiting compared to average for Fridays

This chart displays historical number of average patients waiting per hour on Fridays. 5.2 at 12am, 3.9 at 1am, 3 at 2am, 2.3 at 3am, 1.8 at 4am, 1.4 at 5am, 1.6 at 6am, 2.1 at 7am, 2.1 at 8am, 2.7 at 9am, 3.4 at 10am, 4.6 at 11am, 4.9 at 12pm, 5.2 at 1pm, 5.1 at 2pm, 5.8 at 3pm, 7.4 at 4pm, 8.3 at 5pm, 10 at 6pm, 10 at 7pm, 7.8 at 8pm, 7.5 at 9pm, 7 at 10pm, 6.3 at 11pm

Disclaimer

Information provided on this website, including wait times is intended to be used as a general guide only and should not be relied on in an emergency or life-threatening situation. While the information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, Queensland Health does not warrant or represent that any patient will be seen in a particular order or timeframe.

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Contact information

Hospital websiteCall 07 3810 1111

13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)

Registered nurses will assess your symptoms and provide advice on what to do and what healthcare service to go to if required.

Available 24/7

Call 13 HEALTH (1343 2584)