Queensland X-Ray

What Queensland X-Ray does

Queensland X-Ray is one of Queensland's largest and longest-standing diagnostic imaging providers, operating over 50 practice locations across the state from its South Brisbane headquarters. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of imaging services spanning X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, PET/CT, interventional procedures, and specialty offerings (breast, cardiac, sports, paediatric, pregnancy, dental, and EOS imaging). It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, which provides operational scale, capital, and clinical governance support.

Name

Queensland X-Ray

Legal name

Queensland X-Ray

Website

https://qldxray.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Queensland X-Ray is a Queensland-focused diagnostic imaging provider operating 50+ practices under Sonic Healthcare, offering X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, and specialty imaging to patients and referring clinicians across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging
• Radiology services
• Medical imaging
• X-ray services
• Diagnostic radiology

Headquarters

HQ city

South Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Queensland X-Ray generates revenue through providing diagnostic medical imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, and interventional procedures to patients referred by healthcare providers. Services are bulk-billed for eligible patients under programs like the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
2. Healthcare Service Fees: Revenue is generated from medical imaging procedures billed to patients, Medicare, and private health insurers. Fees vary depending on the specific service and factors discussed at time of booking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queensland X-Ray provides diagnostic medical imaging services across more than 50 practices in Queensland, Australia, delivering X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, and image-guided interventional procedures. Services are delivered both to walk-in patients and to patients referred by GPs and specialists, with companion technology platforms (InteleViewer, InteleConnect EV, mobile app, and Patient Portal) enabling referrers and patients to access images and reports digitally.

Product overview

Queensland X-Ray is a diagnostic imaging provider operating as a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical imaging services across over 50 practices in Queensland, Australia. The portfolio includes core imaging modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET/CT) alongside specialized services (breast imaging, cardiac imaging, interventional procedures, pregnancy imaging, sports imaging, dental imaging, EOS imaging). The company provides technology platforms including InteleViewer and InteleConnect EV for referring practitioners to access diagnostic images and reports, along with a Patient Portal for patients to view their results. Recent expansion includes PET/CT services on the Gold Coast and partnerships with educational institutions for medical imaging training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InteleViewer: Industry-leading diagnostic viewer providing fast, high-performance viewing across all modalities and bandwidths for health professionals.
• InteleConnect EV
• InteleConnect App
• Gold Coast Lumina

Products and services

• X-ray Standard X-ray imaging using low-dose radiation to visualise bones, chest, and internal structures, available as a walk-in service at most locations.
• Computed Tomography (CT Scan) Cross-sectional imaging using multiple X-ray images to produce detailed pictures of bones, blood vessels, and soft tissue, providing higher quality imaging than standard X-ray. Includes CT calcium scoring and CT coronary angiography (CTCA).
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scan) Non-invasive imaging using a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissues, organs, brain, and spinal cord; available for brain, breast, cardiac, musculoskeletal, spine, prostate, liver, pelvic, knee, hand, and wrist imaging.
• PET/CT Scan Combined nuclear medicine and CT imaging showing metabolic function and structural images, including oncological FDG, DOTATATE, PSMA, FET, FDG brain, amyloid, and FDOPA PET scans.
• Ultrasound Imaging Diagnostic imaging using high-frequency sound waves for real-time visualisation, including breast ultrasound, echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound), musculoskeletal ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and liver ultrasound.
• Nuclear Medicine Functional imaging using small amounts of radioactive material, including bone scans, myocardial perfusion scans, lymphoscintigraphy, V/Q scans, cerebral perfusion, thyroid, parathyroid, hepatobiliary, gastric emptying, and renal perfusion scans.
• Breast Imaging Comprehensive breast imaging including mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, contrast enhanced mammography, breast core biopsy, fine needle aspiration, and vacuum assisted biopsy.
• Cardiac Imaging Cardiac diagnostic imaging including CT coronary angiography (CTCA), CT calcium scoring, cardiac MRI, and echocardiography.
• Interventional Procedures Minimally invasive image-guided procedures including nerve root blocks, spinal injections, epidural injections, facet joint injections, PRP injections, and musculoskeletal injections performed under CT or ultrasound guidance.
• Lung Screening (NLCSP) National Lung Cancer Screening Program providing bulk-billed low-dose chest CT scans for eligible patients referred by GPs.
• Pregnancy Imaging Obstetric ultrasound services including early pregnancy/dating scans, nuchal translucency screening (11-13 weeks), morphology scans (20-22 weeks), third-trimester scans, and transvaginal ultrasound.
• Women's Imaging Comprehensive women's health imaging including mammography, breast MRI, pregnancy imaging, bone density, and gynaecological ultrasound at dedicated women's imaging centres.
• Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) Bone density scanning service used to assess bone health and detect osteoporosis or other bone-related conditions.
• Dental Imaging Specialised dental imaging including OPG (orthopantomagram), lateral cephalometric radiographs, CT Dentascan, and cone beam imaging.
• EOS Imaging Low-dose, weight-bearing imaging system for spine and whole-body musculoskeletal assessment, particularly useful for orthopaedic conditions.
• Fluoroscopy Real-time X-ray imaging technique including defaecogram services for dynamic visualisation of bodily functions.
• Paediatric Imaging Specialised imaging services for children including paediatric ultrasound, X-ray, and MRI with child-friendly protocols.
• Spinal Imaging Diagnostic imaging for spinal conditions including X-ray, CT, and MRI of the spine.
• Sports Imaging Specialised musculoskeletal imaging for sports injuries including MRI and ultrasound, with dedicated sports imaging facilities.
• Patient Portal Online platform for patients to access medical images and results, view reports, and download records, compatible with most browsers and mobile devices.
• InteleViewer (Diagnostic Image Viewer) Industry-leading diagnostic viewer providing fast, high-performance viewing across all imaging modalities and bandwidths, installed on the referring practitioner's computer for diagnostic image review.
• InteleConnect EV Real-time diagnostic image-viewing platform accessible via web browser, displaying images and reports side by side with notifications of recent studies and access to previous images for comparison.
• PACS Image Transfer Service Picture Archiving and Communication System transfer service for moving imaging studies between Queensland X-Ray practices and external healthcare providers with privacy-compliant protocols; outbound transfers available 24 hours Monday-Friday.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bulk-billed low-dose CT scans available for lung cancer screening eligible patients

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blush Cancer CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ongoing partnership supporting the Fight Back With Fitness program for patients recovering from breast cancer treatment. Queensland X-Ray provides annual donations and complimentary DEXA scans to monitor body composition changes throughout the program. Supports recovery outcomes for patients in Toowoomba and Darling Downs region.
• CQUniversity (CQU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to bring Bachelor of Medical Imaging to Cairns and Far North Queensland region, aiming to address local workforce shortages by training radiographers to work in the region after graduation. Initial intake expected in 2026. Queensland X-Ray provides students access to its imaging practices as part of their learning experience.
• Lung Foundation AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Queensland X-Ray featured in Lung Foundation Australia's Lung Health for All campaign supporting the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. As a provider of NLCSP, Queensland X-Ray offers bulk-billed low-dose chest CT scans for eligible patients at participating practices.
• Sonic Healthcare LimitedcoreOthersQueensland X-Ray is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies. Sonic Healthcare operates across Australia, USA, Europe, and Asia providing laboratory and radiology services.
• The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)minorOthersProfessional association for radiologists and radiation oncologists in Australia and New Zealand
• Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association (ADIA)minorOthersIndustry association representing diagnostic imaging providers in Australia
• ANZSNMminorOthersAustralian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• IRSAminorOthersInstitute of Radiography and Sonography Australia
• The Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA)minorOthersProfessional body for sonographers in Australia and New Zealand
• Australasian Musculoskeletal Imaging Group (AMSIG)minorOthersProfessional group for musculoskeletal imaging specialists
• Gold Coast Health & Knowledge PrecinctcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland X-Ray Gold Coast Lumina is located within the Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, positioning the practice within a major healthcare and research hub.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lumus Imaging: Healius-owned diagnostic imaging network operating across Australia with similar multi-modality service offerings and referrer platform integrations. Competes head-to-head with Queensland X-Ray for GP and specialist referrals in overlapping metro regions.
• Capital Radiology: Australian diagnostic imaging group offering X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, and interventional procedures. Comparable multi-site clinic model targeting similar patient and referrer segments in Australian capital cities.
• SKG Radiology: Western Australia-focused diagnostic imaging network also owned by Sonic Healthcare, the same parent as Queensland X-Ray. Operates the same multi-modality, multi-site clinical model and shares group-level technology platforms like InteleViewer.
• I-MED Radiology Network: Australia's largest private diagnostic imaging operator with hundreds of clinics across all mainland states. Direct competitor to Queensland X-Ray with overlapping modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET) and similar referrer-driven business model.

Broad incumbents

• Envision Healthcare: Large US-based provider of radiology and other specialty physician services. Operates a much broader portfolio but shares the outsourced, multi-site diagnostic imaging delivery model that serves as a comparable scaling archetype for diagnostic imaging networks.
• RadNet: US-based outpatient diagnostic imaging operator with hundreds of centers offering MRI, CT, PET/CT, ultrasound, mammography, and X-ray. Same multi-modality, multi-site outpatient imaging delivery model as Queensland X-Ray, scaled across a much larger US footprint.
• Healius Limited: Australian healthcare group operating pathology, day hospitals, and the Lumus Imaging network. Comparable diversified diagnostic services portfolio including imaging; competes indirectly through Lumus and broader healthcare footprint.

Regional players

• Radiology Tasmania: Diagnostic imaging provider in Tasmania with comparable multi-site, multi-modality offering. Comparable in service mix and operating model but operates in a different Australian state than Queensland X-Ray.

Others

• Mater Health Services: Queensland hospital group that hosts Queensland X-Ray imaging services at Mater Private Hospital sites. Acts as both a partner (co-located imaging) and a partial competitor through its own hospital radiology departments serving inpatient and outpatient referrals.
• St Vincent's Health Australia: Hospital network hosting Queensland X-Ray imaging at St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane and Toowoomba. Provides competing in-hospital imaging services while also partnering with Queensland X-Ray for on-site diagnostic imaging delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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