Byron Central Hospital

Overview

Byron Central Hospital is a modern healthcare facility serving Byron Bay and surrounding communities on the Far North Coast of NSW. With approximately 54 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, low-risk maternity services, palliative care, and mental health services. Operating under Northern NSW Local Health District, Byron Central Hospital opened in 2016, replacing the older Byron Bay and Mullumbimby hospitals with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The facility serves a permanent population of approximately 35,000 people across the Byron Shire, with significant increases during peak tourist periods when the area hosts over 2 million visitors annually. Byron Central Hospital features modern emergency and outpatient facilities, community health services, and telehealth capabilities connecting patients with specialists in larger centers. The hospital plays a vital role in this popular coastal region, providing healthcare services tailored to meet the needs of both permanent residents and visitors to this iconic Australian destination.