Water information in Australia

Australians need accurate and timely information to help with decisions about water. Under water information legislation, we collect, manage and share:

  • water markets data for the Murray–Darling Basin
  • national water data.

Murray–Darling Basin water markets

Find out about requirements for organisations providing water markets data.

Data providers submit their information to the Bureau using a secure digital platform. Learn about the Water Data Hub.

National water information

More than 200 organisations must provide national water information to the Bureau. To get a list of these organisations, generate a customised report using Water Regulations Online.

Learn about requirements for organisations providing national water data.

To explore national water information, view our range of products at Water data and forecasts.

Guidelines, standards and licensing

For information to support data owners, including hydrometric monitoring guidelines and water accounting standards, view our Water data guidelines and standards page.

The water information we publish is provided by many owners. Learn more about water data licensing.

You can use content on this page in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.