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Perth Healthcare and Medical Centres Guide 2026, GPs, Bulk Billing and Hospitals in Perth

Perth healthcare guide 2026: how to find a GP, bulk billing doctors, medical centres and hospitals in Perth, essential guide for new residents and visitors.

By Perth Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Perth Healthcare 2026, Overview

Perth's healthcare system has improved dramatically with the opening of Fiona Stanley Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital in the 2010s, and the ongoing Murdoch Health Precinct development. Finding a GP can be challenging, Perth has experienced GP shortages, so booking ahead and registering early with a practice is recommended. Here's the essential guide to healthcare in Perth.

Finding a GP in Perth

Use HotDoc (hotdoc.com.au) or HealthEngine (healthengine.com.au) to find and book Perth GPs. Perth has experienced GP shortages in some suburbs, register with a practice early if you are a new resident. Many practices operate mixed billing (some bulk bill for children, concession cardholders and pensioners but charge a gap for others).

Perth Bulk Billing and Community Health

IPN Medical Centres, Multiple Perth locations. ipn.com.au
WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), GP Assist line for finding primary healthcare providers in WA. wapha.org.au
Healthdirect GP Finder, healthdirect.gov.au, National service for finding bulk-billing GPs in your area.
National Home Doctor Service (13SICK), After-hours bulk billing home doctor visits in Perth. 13 74 25. nationalhomedoctor.com.au

Perth's Major Public Hospitals

Royal Perth Hospital, Victoria Square, Perth CBD. Major trauma centre. 24/7 Emergency.
Fiona Stanley Hospital, Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch. Perth's largest tertiary hospital (1,115 beds). 24/7 Emergency.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands. Major tertiary hospital. 24/7 Emergency.
Perth Children's Hospital, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands. Perth's dedicated children's hospital (replaced Princess Margaret Hospital 2018). 24/7 Paediatric Emergency.

After-Hours Medical Care in Perth

National Home Doctor Service (13 74 25) for bulk billing home visits. Selected 24-hour medical centres in Perth suburbs. Hospital emergency departments for urgent care. HealthDirect 24/7 nurse line: 1800 022 222.

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