Melbourne: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2018–30 June 2019
- Below-average annual rainfall contributed to low streamflow across the region.
- Storages at 30 June 2019 were 53% full, the lowest end of year storage volume since 2010.
- Total consumptive water use was 513 GL, similar to last year.
Climate and water
Rainfall

691 mm
below the average of 852 mm
Streamflow

below average
for most of the year
Storage

53% full

13% less than last year
Water use
Water sourced

Water supplied

Water status
Entitlements
690 GL
total surface water and groundwater allocations
Water assets
1,603 GL
water assets at 30 June 2019

161 GL less than last year
Outlook
Increase
in storage expected during the 2019–20 year