Which state in Australia has the best health system is often rated as New South Wales and Victoria for overall hospital performance, specialist access and outcomes, according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and MyHospitals data. New South Wales has largest health system with top hospitals like Royal Prince Alfred, St Vincent's and Westmead, best specialist access, shortest waits for urgent elective surgery and cancer treatment, and 75% emergency department 4-hour performance. Victoria ranks high for patient satisfaction, mental health services and low mortality, with Alfred Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital top ranked globally around 50th to 70th, and best cancer survival rates. Western Australia has best GP bulk billing rates 80% and lowest emergency wait times in some years, plus good rural services via Royal Flying Doctor. Queensland has best rural and remote services. For overall ranking, NSW and VIC consistently top for hospital quality, safety and outcomes, with NSW number 1 for number of top 10 hospitals, VIC number 1 for patient outcomes. For private hospitals, NSW and VIC have most. So best health system is NSW for specialist and hospital quality, VIC for outcomes and mental health, with both leading, while WA best for GP access. Overall, NSW often considered best due to size, resources and top hospitals.
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