Sunshine Coast University HospitalEmergency department

We treat patients in order of urgency.

Open: 24 hours, 365 days/year

Address: 6 Doherty St, Birtinya QLD 4575

Updates every 15-30 mins. Last Updated: 13 June 2025 12:30:45 PM

Median waiting time - all patients

8 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.

Number of patients currently waiting

6

Triaged and waiting for meaningful treatment to commence.

Treatment spaces at this facility

87

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 Birtinya, 4575

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8 min median wait
0.6 km away
16 min median wait
21.7 km away
Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre (Yarun)Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
13 min median wait
37.7 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. 2.2 at 12am, 1.6 at 1am, 0.6 at 2am, 0.8 at 3am, 0.8 at 4am, 0.7 at 5am, 1.2 at 6am, 2 at 7am, 2.6 at 8am, 3.9 at 9am, 5.1 at 10am, 5.7 at 11am, 5.9 at 12pm, 6.6 at 1pm, 6.2 at 2pm, 4.9 at 3pm, 5.6 at 4pm, 6.5 at 5pm, 7 at 6pm, 6.2 at 7pm, 4.7 at 8pm, 3.2 at 9pm, 3.5 at 10pm, 2.7 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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