minutes (median) - Source frequency: annual
Median time from arrival to treatment in public hospital emergency departments, with drill-down by state.
Long wait times indicate pressure on the healthcare system and can lead to worse health outcomes.
Lower is better
Source: AIHW MyHospitals API; AIHW Australian Hospital Statistics
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
