Sydney Hospitals 2026 — Overview
Sydney has one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive hospital networks, operated through NSW Health's Local Health Districts. Public hospitals provide emergency care to all Australians regardless of Medicare status, and major trauma centres are available across the city. In a medical emergency, always call Triple Zero (000) or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Sydney Major Public Hospitals
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Camperdown) — One of Sydney's largest and most comprehensive tertiary hospitals. Sydney Local Health District. Major trauma centre, cancer services, transplant unit, comprehensive emergency department. Missenden Road, Camperdown. (02) 9515 6111.
- Royal North Shore Hospital (St Leonards) — Northern Sydney Local Health District's flagship. Major trauma centre, cancer, cardiac, neuroscience services. Reserve Road, St Leonards. (02) 9926 7111.
- Westmead Hospital — Western Sydney's major tertiary hospital. Major trauma centre, transplant services, paediatrics, comprehensive emergency. Hawkesbury Road, Westmead. (02) 8890 5555.
- Liverpool Hospital — South Western Sydney's major teaching hospital. Level 1 trauma centre, comprehensive emergency department. Elizabeth Street, Liverpool. (02) 8738 3000.
- St George Hospital (Kogarah) — South Sydney Local Health District. Major teaching hospital with cancer, cardiac and trauma services. Gray Street, Kogarah. (02) 9113 1111.
- Prince of Wales Hospital (Randwick) — South Eastern Sydney LHD. Neuroscience, cancer and comprehensive emergency services. Barker Street, Randwick. (02) 9382 2222.
- Sydney Children's Hospital (Randwick) — NSW's primary children's hospital for the Sydney metropolitan south. High Street, Randwick. (02) 9382 1111.
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead — Western Sydney's major paediatric hospital. Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead. (02) 9845 0000.
Sydney Major Private Hospitals
- St Vincent's Private Hospital (Darlinghurst) — Victoria Street, Darlinghurst. (02) 8382 7111.
- Mater Hospital (North Sydney) — Rocklands Road, North Sydney. (02) 9900 7300.
- Sydney Adventist Hospital (Wahroonga) — Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga. (02) 9487 9111.
- North Shore Private Hospital (St Leonards) — Westbourne Street, St Leonards. (02) 9461 5400.
Medical Emergencies in Sydney
Triple Zero (000) — For life-threatening emergencies — ambulance, fire, police.
Health Direct (1800 022 222) — For health advice, symptom checking and help finding local health services. 24 hours, 7 days.
Mental Health Crisis Line (1800 011 511) — NSW Mental Health Line for mental health emergencies. 24/7.
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