South East Queensland: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2016–30 June 2017
- Total annual rainfall was below average for the second year in a row.
- Storage volumes at 30 June 2017 decreased from last year due to below-average rainfall for most of the year, despite record high rainfall and streamflow in March 2017 from ex-tropical cyclone Debbie.
Climate and water
Water use
Water supplied

379,329 ML
urban
system
90%
individual users
10%
Water status
Allocations
554,786 ML
total surface water and groundwater allocations
Water assets
2,044,927 ML
closing net water assets at 30 June 2017

179,525 ML less than last year
Outlook
2,178,000 ML
expected water assets at 30 June 2018

increase from this year