South Coast Radiology

What South Coast Radiology does

South Coast Radiology (SCR) is a Queensland-based diagnostic medical imaging provider founded in 1967 and currently operating 17 clinics across the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Toowoomba (Darling Downs), and Mackay regions of Australia. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integral Diagnostics (IDX), an ASX-listed diagnostic imaging group, and positions itself as the largest radiology provider in the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads region. SCR serves patients referred by general practitioners and medical specialists, as well as inpatients and emergency patients at partner private hospitals (Pindara Private Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital).

SCR's service portfolio spans general radiology (X-ray, CT, ultrasound) through to advanced imaging modalities including 3T MRI with GE Air Recon DL deep-learning reconstruction, wide-bore 70cm MRI, PET/CT (including Australia's first GE Healthcare Omni Legend 21cm PET/CT scanner and Queensland's first Discovery MI PET/CT scanner), nuclear medicine, contrast-enhanced mammography, fluoroscopy, dental imaging, and interventional radiology. The company operates dedicated specialty facilities including The Women's Imaging Centre (the only dedicated women's imaging facility on the Gold Coast), a Nuclear Medicine Imaging Centre, and sports, men's health and cardiac imaging services. Therapeutic offerings include Lutetium PSMA Therapy and SIRT (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy) delivered in collaboration with GenesisCare Theranostics, OncoBeta skin cancer therapy, and interventional procedures (cortisone injections, nerve blocks, PRP therapy). A patient-facing digital portal (iVue) provides 24/7 access to images and reports. Disclosed capital expenditure has been substantial, including an $8.4 million redevelopment at John Flynn Private Hospital in 2019 and a $2 million Discovery MI scanner deployment.

The revenue model is predominantly fee-for-service, funded through Medicare rebates (with bulk billing for eligible patients), private health insurance claims (with no out-of-pocket fees for inpatients at Pindara and John Flynn Private Hospitals, with invoices sent directly to health funds), and direct patient payments for non-rebateable scans. Go-to-market is sales-led via GP and specialist referrals, supplemented by a dedicated bookings centre (1300 197 297) and online booking, with healthcare provider referrals serving as the primary bottom-of-funnel channel. SCR maintains wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (Mackay Radiology, Darling Downs Radiology, The Women's Imaging Centre) and partnerships with GenesisCare Theranostics, the two private hospitals, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Name

South Coast Radiology

Legal name

South Coast Radiology

Website

https://scr.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

South Coast Radiology is a Queensland-based diagnostic medical imaging provider operating 17 clinics across Gold Coast, Tweed, Toowoomba, and Mackay. A subsidiary of Integral Diagnostics, it offers MRI, PET/CT, mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology services to referred and direct patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Breast Imaging Centers (Mammography/Tomosynthesis) (HLAFAKAD), Nuclear Medicine Clinical Services & Therapy Centers (HLAIAGAI), Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals (Radioligand/Targeted Radionuclide Therapy) (HLAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Diagnostic medical imaging
• Radiology services
• MRI and CT scanning
• PET/CT imaging
• Interventional radiology

Headquarters

HQ city

Coolum Beach

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services: Fee-for-service medical imaging including X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, MRIs, nuclear medicine, and interventional procedures. Revenue is derived from Medicare rebates, bulk billing, private health insurance claims, and direct patient payments for non-rebateable scans.
2. Hospital Inpatient Services: Diagnostic imaging services at Pindara and John Flynn Private Hospitals. Invoices are sent directly to health funds for privately insured inpatients with no out-of-pocket fees.
3. Therapeutic Services: Cancer treatment therapies including Lutetium PSMA Therapy and SIRT (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy) for liver cancer, delivered in collaboration with GenesisCare Theranostics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

South Coast Radiology is a multi-site diagnostic medical imaging provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of imaging services including X-Ray, CT, MRI (with 3T AIR Tech), Ultrasound, Mammography (2D/3D/Contrast Enhanced), Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT scanning. The practice also delivers specialised services such as interventional radiology, sports imaging, dedicated women's imaging, men's health imaging, cardiac imaging, and cancer therapies including SIRT Liver Therapy and Lutetium PSMA Therapy, operating across 17 clinics in Queensland.

Product overview

South Coast Radiology is a multi-site diagnostic imaging provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical imaging services across Queensland. The company's core offering encompasses imaging modalities including X-Ray, CT Scan, MRI (including 3T with AIR Recon DL technology), Ultrasound, Mammography (2D/3D/Contrast Enhanced), Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT scanning. Specialized services include interventional radiology procedures, sports imaging, women's imaging at dedicated Women's Imaging Centre, men's health imaging, cardiac imaging, and cancer therapies including SIRT Liver Therapy and Lutetium PSMA Therapy. The company operates 17 clinics across Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Toowoomba, and Mackay, with subsidiaries including Mackay Radiology, Darling Downs Radiology, and The Women's Imaging Centre. A digital patient portal (iVue) provides 24/7 access to images and reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iVue: Patient app providing secure digital portal for 24/7 access to medical images and diagnostic reports

Products and services

• X-Ray General radiography services for imaging various body parts and conditions; available across all 17 clinics and serves patients referred by GPs and specialists.
• CT Scan Computed tomography imaging services including general CT, CT Coronary Angiography, and CT Calcium Score screening for diagnostic assessment of patients referred by GPs and specialists.
• MRI Magnetic resonance imaging services including 3T MRI with AIR Recon DL technology, wide-bore 70cm scanners for patient comfort, used for general diagnostic, musculoskeletal, neurological, breast, and prostate imaging.
• Ultrasound Sound wave-based imaging including general ultrasound, obstetric, pelvic, scrotal, and breast ultrasound for diagnostic evaluation across patient populations.
• Mammography Breast imaging including 2D and 3D mammography, screening and diagnostic services for women referred for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
• Contrast Enhanced Mammography Advanced breast imaging combining traditional mammography with contrast agent injection for enhanced lesion detection, particularly in women with dense breast tissue.
• Nuclear Medicine Molecular imaging using radioactive tracers including PET/CT, myocardial perfusion scans, bone scans, and theranostics for diagnosis and treatment.
• PET/CT Scan Positron emission tomography combined with CT for cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring, using advanced digital scanners with lower radiation doses and faster scan times.
• Interventional Radiology Image-guided minimally invasive procedures including biopsies, drainages, and therapeutic injections for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Cardiac Imaging Comprehensive cardiac imaging including CT Coronary Angiography, CT Calcium Score, Echocardiography, Myocardial Perfusion, and Cardiac MRI for cardiac diagnostics.
• Bone Mineral Densitometry (DEXA) X-ray technology that measures bone mineral density to diagnose osteoporosis and assess bone health for at-risk patients.
• Breast Stereotactic Procedures Image-guided biopsy procedures for breast tissue sampling using stereotactic technology for diagnostic evaluation of suspicious breast lesions.
• Dental Imaging Dental X-ray and imaging services including I-CAT scans for dental diagnostics.
• EOS Scoliosis Imaging Low-dose stereo-radiographic imaging system for spinal assessment and scoliosis evaluation in patients with spinal conditions.
• Fluoroscopy Real-time X-ray imaging for dynamic examination of internal structures for diagnostic and procedural guidance.
• Lung Cancer Screening Low-dose CT scanning delivered as part of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program for at-risk patients.
• Obstetric Ultrasound Pregnancy imaging including early pregnancy scans, nuchal translucency, morphology scans, and 3D pregnancy ultrasound for expectant mothers.
• OncoBeta Skin Cancer Therapy Targeted radioisotope therapy for non-melanoma skin cancer using beta radiation.
• Anti-Amyloid Therapy (AAT) Imaging Specialized PET/CT amyloid brain scans and MRI for Alzheimer's disease treatment eligibility assessment and monitoring during Anti-Amyloid Therapy.
• SIRT Liver Therapy Selective Internal Radiation Therapy using Yttrium-90 spheres for liver cancer treatment.
• Lutetium PSMA Therapy Targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy for metastatic or treatment-resistant prostate cancer delivered in collaboration with GenesisCare Theranostics.
• Sports Imaging

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% survival rate for prostate cancer when detected early
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2024During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, South Coast Radiology donates $5 for every diagnostic mammogram performed to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research.
• GenesisCare TheranosticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024Collaboration with GenesisCare Theranostics provides cutting-edge targeted molecular diagnostic imaging and therapeutic agents for diagnosis and treatment of cancers including Lutetium PSMA Therapy for metastatic or treatment-resistant prostate cancer, and SIRT (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy) for liver cancer. This partnership establishes South Coast Radiology as part of a national and international network of clinical trials.
• John Flynn Private HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2019$8.4 million redevelopment project transformed radiology services at John Flynn Private Hospital, giving residents access to Queensland's first fully digital PET/CT scanner in a private hospital. South Coast Radiology operates on-site, providing diagnostic imaging and Nuclear Imaging and Therapy Centre services.
• Pindara Private HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site diagnostic imaging services at Pindara Private Hospital. No out-of-pocket fees for privately insured inpatients and bulk billing/schedule fees for emergency department patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Integral Diagnostics (IDX): ASX-listed parent of South Coast Radiology operating diagnostic imaging networks across Australia and New Zealand. Direct comparability in business mix, capex profile, and Australian MBS billing framework.
• Healius: ASX-listed diversified healthcare operator whose diagnostic imaging arm (formerly Healthcare Imaging Services) competes in Australian radiology. Broader portfolio with pathology and primary care; relevant imaging comparability.
• Sonic Healthcare: Global diagnostics operator headquartered in Australia with imaging services across pathology and radiology. Established brand and clinical footprint overlapping with SCR's referrer relationships in Australia.
• Radiology Partners: Largest US-based radiology practice network operating sub-specialty diagnostic and interventional imaging. Useful international benchmark on scale economics, sub-specialist radiologist model and capital allocation across a multi-site network.

Direct peers

• Medical Imaging Australasia (MIA): Australian radiology network providing multi-modality diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, PET and women's imaging. Comparable geographic footprint and clinician-referral go-to-market.
• Qscan Radiology: Australian multi-site radiology provider offering PET/CT, MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography and interventional services. Overlapping sub-specialist radiologist model and referral-driven GTM motion in regional Queensland-adjacent markets.
• Capitol Health: ASX-listed diagnostic imaging provider operating community-based radiology clinics across Australia. Directly comparable modality mix, referral channels, and Medicare bulk-billing economics.
• I-MED Radiology Network: Australia's largest radiology operator with hundreds of clinics nationally. Directly comparable multi-modality diagnostic imaging services, similar bulk-billing/MBS revenue model, and similar customer base of GPs, specialists and private hospitals.

Others

• GenesisCare: Strategic theranostics and oncology partner of South Coast Radiology, delivering Lutetium PSMA and SIRT therapies. Strong adjacency in cancer imaging/treatment rather than direct diagnostic competition.

Regional players

• Alfred Health Imaging (Alfred Radiology): Major Melbourne-based tertiary hospital radiology department offering advanced imaging services. Comparable clinical capability mix but embedded in a public academic hospital rather than a community outpatient network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SouthCoastRadiology-SCR/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthCoastRadiology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-coast-radiology
• Instagraminstagram.com/southcoastradiologyofficial
• Xx.com/CoastRadiology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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