Royal Brisbane and Women's HospitalEmergency department

We treat patients in order of urgency.

Open: 24 hours, 365 days/year

Address: Butterfield St, Herston QLD 4029

Updates every 15-30 mins. Last Updated: 12 February 2025 9:45:35 AM

Median waiting time - all patients

23 minutes

Wait times may differ depending on the severity of your condition

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

5

Triaged and waiting to receive treatment

Permanent treatment spaces

65

Waiting time at nearby reporting facilities

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Closest reporting facilities to Herston, 4006

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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
23 min median wait
0.5 km away
Queensland Children's Hospital
12 min median wait
3.9 km away
Princess Alexandra Hospital
11 min median wait
5.4 km away
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Patients currently waiting compared to average for Wednesdays

This chart displays historical number of average patients waiting per hour on Wednesdays. 5.7 at 12am, 4.5 at 1am, 4.2 at 2am, 3.3 at 3am, 2.4 at 4am, 1.7 at 5am, 2 at 6am, 3.1 at 7am, 3.5 at 8am, 4.6 at 9am, 6 at 10am, 6.3 at 11am, 8.1 at 12pm, 11.5 at 1pm, 11.1 at 2pm, 10 at 3pm, 10.1 at 4pm, 10.1 at 5pm, 12.3 at 6pm, 13.3 at 7pm, 11.7 at 8pm, 11 at 9pm, 9 at 10pm, 8.6 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 3646 8111

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.

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