Goulburn Base Hospital

Overview

Goulburn Base Hospital is a regional healthcare facility serving the city of Goulburn and surrounding communities in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. With approximately 150 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency care, surgery, medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Operating under Southern NSW Local Health District, Goulburn Base Hospital is currently undergoing a $150 million redevelopment to enhance its capabilities and modernise its infrastructure. The hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 35,000 people across the region, with additional demands from travelers on the busy Hume Highway connecting Sydney and Melbourne. Goulburn Base Hospital offers outpatient clinics, allied health services, and community health programs tailored to local needs. The facility maintains connections with tertiary hospitals in Canberra and Sydney through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Goulburn Base Hospital plays a vital role in this historical regional center located approximately 195 kilometers southwest of Sydney, providing essential healthcare services to this significant inland community with its diverse urban and rural population.