About
Murwillumbah District Hospital is the public community hospital for Murwillumbah and the Tweed Valley, on Ewing Street and run by the Northern NSW Local Health District. Established in 1904, it recently marked its 120th anniversary of caring for the local community, and provides 24-hour emergency care alongside a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services.
Services include surgery with an operating suite and day surgery, medical inpatient care, renal dialysis, women's and maternity care through a Midwifery Group Practice and birth centre, cancer and haematology treatment, and a rehabilitation unit, plus mental health, pathology, medical imaging and a range of outpatient clinics. For emergencies always call 000.
Best For
24-hour emergency care, surgery, maternity, dialysis, cancer care and rehabilitation for Murwillumbah and the wider Tweed Valley.
Good to Know
TypePublic community hospital
Emergency24 hours (call 000)
SurgeryOperating suite & day surgery
MaternityMidwifery Group Practice, birth centre
AlsoDialysis, cancer care, rehab, imaging
Established1904
Opening Hours
Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it have an emergency department?
Yes — the hospital provides 24-hour emergency care. In a life-threatening emergency always call 000.
What services are offered?
Emergency, surgery and day surgery, medical inpatient care, renal dialysis, maternity and women's care, cancer and haematology, rehabilitation, mental health, pathology, imaging and outpatient clinics.
Can you have a baby there?
Yes — maternity care is provided through a Midwifery Group Practice and birth centre, with antenatal and gynaecology clinics.
How long has it been open?
Murwillumbah District Hospital was established in 1904 and recently celebrated 120 years of community healthcare.