Water market information
Water markets in Australia have an estimated turnover of $1–7 billion annually.
Like any market, water markets rely on good quality information to operate effectively and efficiently. Water agencies in each State and Territory, as well as large rural water utilities, give water trade information to the Bureau of Meteorology which is made publicly available.
The Bureau converts the data into a standardised form for easy comparison across different regions and provides an annual report.
Water markets data includes:
- water access rights
- trades or leases of water access entitlements and irrigation rights
- water allocation announcements and trades.
About water markets
General information about water markets including frequently asked questions
Water markets dashboard
Interactive portal for viewing and comparing water entitlement and allocation trade information
Australian water markets
reports
Annual review and analysis
of water trading activity in Australia
Water market reforms
Water Market Reforms include new data standards and systems to give Murray–Darling Basin water users and regulators the market data they need
Other products
The Bureau presents water market information in:
