Westmead Hospital

Overview

Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s largest tertiary referral hospitals, providing comprehensive specialist services to western Sydney and beyond. With approximately 1,000 beds, this principal referral facility provides highly specialised services including major trauma care, complex cardiac procedures, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, specialised cancer treatments, and quaternary-level neonatal and pediatric care. Operating as the flagship facility of Western Sydney Local Health District, the hospital forms the core of the Westmead Health Precinct, one of the largest health, research, and education precincts in Australia. Located in Sydney’s western suburbs approximately 26 kilometers west of the CBD, Westmead Hospital serves a local population of over 1.3 million people while acting as a statewide and national referral center for complex cases requiring specialised expertise. The hospital employs approximately 6,000 staff and maintains strong research partnerships through the Westmead Research Hub, supporting translation of research findings into improved clinical care. Westmead Hospital is currently undergoing a $1 billion redevelopment, further enhancing its capacity and technological capabilities as one of Australia’s premier quaternary referral centers while continuing its role as a major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Sydney.