South East Queensland: Key findings
- The South East Queensland region experienced below-average rainfall, particularly during the summer and autumn months when most of the storage inflows usually occur.
- The poor rainfall contributed to low streamflows across the region.
- Surface water storage dropped to 82% full from 95% full at the start of the year.
- Total urban water use in the region was similar to the previous year.

CLIMATE AND WATER
WATER USE

342,749 ML
Water sourced
<1%
94%
5%
6%
less water used than last year


urban system
88%
individual users
12%