Gympie Hospital

Overview

Gympie Hospital is a regional healthcare facility serving the city of Gympie and surrounding communities in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett region. With approximately 80 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gympie Hospital serves a population of approximately 50,000 people across this growing regional area. The facility underwent significant refurbishment in recent years to enhance its capabilities and improve patient areas. Gympie Hospital offers allied health services, community health programs, and specialised clinics tailored to local needs. The hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Nambour and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Gympie Hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 160 kilometers north of Brisbane, providing essential healthcare services to this transitional community that combines traditional agricultural activities with growing tourism and retirement sectors. The facility serves as an important health service provider along the Bruce Highway, responding to motor vehicle accidents along this major transport route.