South East Queensland: Key findings

For the water account period 01 July 2021 – 30 June 2022

  • Total annual rainfall for the 2021-22 year was the region's second wettest year on record.
  • Heavy rain during 2022 resulted in end-of-year storage volume increasing from 58% full on June 30 2021 to 90% full on June 30 2022.
  • Water taken for consumptive use was 328 GL, around 11% less than last year.

Climate and water

Rainfall

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1,936 mm

83% above the average of 1,056 mm

Streamflow

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above average

for most of the year

Storage

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90% full

32% more than last year

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Water use from all sources

Water sourced

Graph showing breakdown of water sources used in the South East Queensland region. A total of 341 GL of water was used in the region in 2021–22. Surface water made up 92% of total water sourced. Groundwater made up 4% and desalinated water 4% of total water sourced.

Water supplied

Graph showing breakdown of water users in the South East Queensland region. A total of 341 GL of water was supplied to users in 2021-22. 93% of total water supply was for the urban system and 7% was for individual users.

Water status of water resources

Water availability

17,039 GL

total surface water available in 2021-22

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213% more than last year

Water accessible

430 GL

total surface water and groundwater accessible in 2021-22

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5% less from last year

Water taken

328 GL

total surface water and groundwater taken in 2021-22

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11% less from last year