Emergency department wait times in Adelaide –

Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department

When urgent illness or injury happens, timely access to emergency care matters. Care 24-7 provides specialist-led 24/7 private hospital emergency care in Adelaide, at the Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department, with a focus on prompt assessment, clear communication and a calm, supportive experience.

You can check our Adelaide’s emergency department estimated wait time below. Current estimated time to initial clinical assessment:

Estimated wait time:

60+ minutes

Live data. Updated every 15 mins

Updated every 15 minutes, this is an estimate only and can change quickly, because patients with the most urgent or life-threatening conditions are always seen first.

For a life-threatening emergency, call 000 immediately.

Private hospital emergency care in Adelaide

Care 24-7 operates the only 24/7 private hospital emergency service in Adelaide at the centrally located Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Our experienced emergency clinicians assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of urgent conditions in an environment designed to help patients feel informed and supported.

A faster pathway through emergency care can mean earlier assessment, earlier treatment and a clearer plan for what happens next. If you need further admission to CAH or any other hospital, our team will work to facilitate the next stage of treatment as efficiently as possible.

What we can treat

Emergency department wait times at our facility in Adelaide can vary throughout the day. They depend on the number of patients arriving, the complexity of their conditions and the urgency of care required.

At the Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department, every patient is clinically assessed on arrival. If another patient needs immediate life-saving treatment, they will be prioritised ahead of patients with less urgent conditions.

We will keep you informed if there is a delay and explain the next steps in your care.

What we can treat

Our Adelaide emergency department can assess and treat many urgent medical conditions and injuries, including:

  • Fractures, sprains and suspected broken bones
  • Cuts, wounds and injuries that may require sutures
  • Sudden illness, fever and infections
  • Severe pain, including abdominal pain and chest pain
  • Breathing concerns
  • Minor head injuries
  • Signs of a stroke
  • Other urgent conditions requiring emergency assessment

Other urgent conditions requiring emergency assessment
If you are unsure whether the Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department is appropriate for your situation, please call us before travelling and our team can provide guidance.

When to call 000

Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency or when you need an ambulance. This may include serious breathing difficulty, serious burns, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness or a serious trauma.

Exceptional patient loyalty

Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 73% for the 2025–26 financial year, placing us within SurveyMonkey’s “Top Performers (Exceptional Patient Loyalty)” healthcare benchmark.

Wait Less

85% of patients reported that it took less time than expected, or about the same amount of time as expected, to be seen by a doctor at Care 24-7’s Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department.

Source: Care 24-7 survey of all discharged patients for the period 1 July 2025-30 June 2026.

Fees and private health cover

Care 24-7 is a private hospital emergency service. The facility fee is generally $470 out-of-pocket for patients with Medicare, and $750 for patients without Medicare, while the fee for an iron infusion is $300. No facility fee applies to approved WorkCover patients, valid DVA card holders or Defence patients. 

If you are admitted to Calvary Adelaide Hospital, transferred or admitted to another hospital, any additional costs will depend on your level of private health insurance cover and the hospital’s fees. Pathology and radiology fees are separate.

Before treatment, where your condition allows, our team will explain expected fees and help you understand your options.

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Location

The Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department is located at:

  • Calvary Adelaide Hospital
  • 120 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  • Phone: (08) 8227 7077
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Parking

Drop-off and pick-up

There are five bays for drop off and pick up only outside the emergency centre entrance. One is a designated disability bay. There is a 5-minute time limit on these bays.

Street parking and car parks

For longer-term parking, ticket parking is available on Angas Street and Pulteney Street as well as several nearby commercial car parks. Additionally, some of the side streets have free 1-hour and 2-hour parking spaces.

Disability assistance

There is a designated disability bay outside the emergency department entrance (5 minute time limit). If you need assistance getting to or from the Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department, please call (08) 8227 7077.

Frequently asked questions

How long are emergency department wait times in Adelaide?

Wait times vary depending on how many patients need care and the urgency of their conditions. Care 24-7 publishes Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department’s current time to initial clinical assessment. This is an estimate only; patients with life-threatening conditions are always prioritised.

Yes. Care 24-7’s Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department is the only private 24/7 emergency department in South Australia, with specialist emergency clinicians and nurses available to assess and treat urgent and emergency illness and injury.

No. You can present directly to Care 24-7’s Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department. If you are unsure whether the service is appropriate for your condition, call before travelling.

If possible, bring your Medicare card, private health insurance details, photo identification, a list of current medicines and relevant medical information.

Call 000 immediately. An ambulance and the nearest appropriate emergency service is the safest option for life-threatening emergencies.