Burnside Hospital address, appointment and contact information
Burnside Hospital is a private, not-for-profit Adelaide hospital with facilities at Toorak Gardens and Stepney. This guide gives the practical details people usually need before calling, attending an appointment, completing online admission, visiting a patient or checking which Burnside location applies.
Burnside Hospital is a private hospital. If symptoms are urgent or unsafe, use emergency services or the nearest public Emergency Department rather than waiting for a private appointment.
Verified locations and map
- Hospital name
- Burnside Hospital
- Main site
- 120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens SA 5065
- Stepney site
- 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
- Reception
- (08) 8202 7222
- Toorak Gardens fax
- (08) 8364 0038
- Stepney fax
- (08) 8133 6891
- Best first step
- Use your specialist’s instructions, the official contact page, Find a Doctor, or online admissions depending on whether you need an appointment, admission paperwork or a site-specific contact.
Which Burnside Hospital location should you use?
Toorak Gardens
This is Burnside Hospital’s main hospital site. Burnside describes it as its flagship hospital with 76 beds, five operating theatres, a dedicated maternity unit, a high dependency unit and specialist surgical services.
Stepney
The Stepney location at 32 Payneham Road provides specialist outpatient and diagnostic services. It has its own entrance, parking guidance and site contacts.
If unsure
Call reception on (08) 8202 7222 and confirm the exact location, entrance, arrival time and paperwork before travelling.
Appointment, doctor and admission steps
For most private hospital visits, the appointment pathway depends on your treating specialist. Burnside Hospital provides the hospital facility, while your doctor or specialist usually confirms the consultation, procedure, theatre booking or admission plan.
Services people commonly check before calling
Surgery and day procedures
Burnside lists services including general surgery, colorectal, bariatric, endoscopy, ENT, ophthalmic, oral and maxillofacial, orthopaedics, urology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and day surgery.
Maternity and obstetrics
Burnside lists obstetrics and maternity care at Toorak Gardens. The maternity contact page says the hospital can be reached at any time on (08) 8202 7222.
Diagnostics and support
Burnside lists pathology, radiology, physiotherapy and other support services. Stepney also lists Clinpath, Jones Radiology and TerryWhite Chemmart contacts on the official location page.
Cancer and high acuity care
The official site includes oncology, cancer care and high acuity care information. Ask your specialist which site, unit and arrival process applies.
Travelling patients
Burnside says staff can assist country and interstate patients with local accommodation information and post-hospital arrangements when required.
Not emergency care
For immediate danger, severe symptoms, chest pain, stroke signs, major bleeding or breathing trouble, call 000 or use a public Emergency Department.
Parking, public transport and visiting
Stepney parking
Burnside’s Stepney page says parking is accessed from Payneham Road and Henry Street. Patients and visitors are entitled to 2 hours of free onsite parking Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm, excluding public holidays, but vehicles must still be registered on arrival.
- Parking beyond the free period is charged at $4 per additional hour.
- Stays of four hours or more attract the listed daily maximum of $24.
- Accessible parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
- Adelaide Metro buses service Payneham Road and Magill Road nearby.
Visitors
Burnside says visitors should check with the patient and/or nursing staff before visiting, then check in with a nurse or midwife at the ward station on arrival. The hospital is secured between 8.00pm and 6.00am daily, with visits during those hours only by special permission.
For other Australian hospital arrival guides, see the Blacktown Hospital guide and the Maitland Hospital guide. Use those only for comparison, because Burnside’s private admission and fee process is different.
Helpful official Burnside Hospital links
Burnside Hospital FAQs
What is the address of Burnside Hospital?
Burnside Hospital’s main Toorak Gardens site is at 120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens SA 5065. Burnside also has a Stepney site at 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069.
What is Burnside Hospital’s phone number?
Burnside Hospital reception is listed as (08) 8202 7222.
Is Burnside Hospital public or private?
Burnside Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital in Adelaide.
How do I book an appointment at Burnside Hospital?
For specialist care, start with your doctor or specialist rooms, or use Burnside’s Find a Doctor page. If a procedure or admission has already been arranged, follow your specialist’s instructions and complete Burnside online admissions if requested.
Where do I complete Burnside Hospital admission forms?
Burnside links to an online admissions portal at burnside.eadmissions.asn.au. Use it when your doctor or hospital paperwork tells you to complete admission details online.
Does Burnside Hospital have an Emergency Department?
This guide does not treat Burnside as a public Emergency Department. For life-threatening symptoms or immediate danger, call 000 or go to the nearest public Emergency Department.
What services does Burnside Hospital provide?
Burnside lists medical, surgical, maternity and diagnostic services, including obstetrics, oncology, endoscopy, general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ophthalmic care, radiology, pathology, physiotherapy and day surgery.
What is the Stepney Burnside Hospital address?
The Stepney location is at 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069.
How much is parking at Burnside Hospital Stepney?
The official Stepney page says patients and visitors receive 2 hours of free onsite parking Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm, excluding public holidays, but vehicles must be registered. Extra parking is listed as $4 per additional hour, with a daily maximum of $24.
What should I confirm before going to Burnside Hospital?
Confirm your location, arrival time, doctor or clinic name, fasting instructions, medication instructions, admission paperwork, fees, parking and whether you need to bring private health fund or Medicare details.
Source and safety note
This independent guide summarises practical information from Burnside Hospital official pages for contact, locations, services, online admissions, visitor information, fees, Stepney parking and maternity contact. It is not the hospital’s booking system and not medical advice. Always follow your specialist, hospital paperwork, insurer and Burnside Hospital’s current official instructions.