Sydney: 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 third wettest year on record, with March 2022 being the wettest month (of all months) on record.
- End-of-year storage was 97% full, the same as last year.
- Water taken for consumptive use was 583 GL, around 4% more than last year.
Climate and water
Rainfall

1,469 mm
65% above the average of 888 mm
Streamflow

well above average
from Nov 2021 to Jun 2022
Storage

97% full
same as last year
Water use from all sources
Water sourced

Water supplied

Water status of water resources
Water availability
18,938 GL
surface water available in 2021-22

38% more than last year
Water assessible
850 GL
total surface water and groundwater assessible in 2021-22

8% more than last year
Water taken
583 GL
total surface water and groundwater taken in 2021-22

4% more than last year