Melbourne: Key findings
Melbourne region's water use increased by 6%, corresponding with dry conditions throughout most of the year. The water demand was met by:
- an increase of water supplied from Thomson Reservoir of 66%
- an increase of groundwater extracted by 29%
- trading of water from outside the region for irrigation purposes

CLIMATE AND WATER
WATER USE

494,142 ML
Water sourced
5%
45%
50%
6%
more water used than last year


individual users
9%
urban
90%
inter-region
1%