Perth: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2016–30 June 2017
- A wetter start than the previous year and unusually high summer rainfall led to the highest annual rainfall in three years.
- The wetter conditions contributed to increases in aquifer and surface water storage.
- Surface water availability remained low and the urban system increased its reliance on desalination.
Climate and water
Rainfall
696 mm
below the long-term average
Streamflow
about average
more than last year
Storage
35% full
increase from last year
Water use
Water supplied
753,527 ML
urban system
37%
irrigation scheme
8%
individual users
55%