Adelaide: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Rainfall in the Adelaide region during 2024–25 was the lowest on record, contributing to the region's driest 24-month period on record.
- Total storage volume in the Adelaide region decreased by approximately 15% during the reporting period, finishing at 39.5% full on 30 June 2025, the lowest end-of-year storage volume since 1999–00.
- Approximately 60% of surface water and groundwater resources in the Adelaide region were taken during the reporting period, primarily for surface water diversions to the urban system.
Climate and water
Rainfall
361 mm
43% below the average of 629 mm
Streamflow
below average
thoughout the year
Storage
39.5% full
14.0% 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
288 GL
surface water available in 2024–25
27% less than last year
Water accessible
427 GL
total surface water and groundwater accessible in 2024–25
6% less than last year
Water taken
250 GL
total surface water and groundwater taken in 2024–25
slightly more than last year