Fitzroy: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
- Annual rainfall in the Fitzroy region was close to average, with the 2023–24 wet season accounting for 83% of the region's total annual rainfall.
- Total storage volume in the Fitzroy region decreased by 2.7% during the reporting year, finishing at 40.7% full on 30 June 2024.
- Water taken from surface water and groundwater resources for consumptive use in the Fitzroy region was 753 GL, nearly 30% more than last year.
Climate and water
Rainfall
659 mm
slightly below the average of 676 mm
Streamflow
below average
across most of the region
Storage
40.7% full
2.7% less than last year
Water use from all sources
Water sourced
Water supplied
* Includes non-allocated water use
Water status of water resources
Water availability
3,555 GL
surface water available in 2023–24
26% less than last year
Water accessible
895 GL
total surface water and groundwater accessible in 2023–24
11% more than last year
Water taken
753 GL
total surface water and groundwater taken in 2023–24
29% more than last year