Kingaroy Hospital

Overview

Kingaroy Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Kingaroy and surrounding communities in Queensland’s South Burnett region. With approximately 66 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, Kingaroy Hospital recently underwent a major $92.5 million redevelopment completed in 2021, significantly enhancing its capabilities with modern infrastructure. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,000 people in Kingaroy and 35,000 across the broader South Burnett region. Kingaroy Hospital offers allied health services, community health programs, and specialised clinics tailored to local needs. The hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Toowoomba and Brisbane through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Kingaroy Hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 215 kilometers northwest of Brisbane, providing essential healthcare services to this significant agricultural region known for peanut production, pig farming, and viticulture. The facility serves as the hub hospital for the South Burnett region, supporting smaller facilities throughout the district.