Daly: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Rainfall in the Daly region during 2024–25 was above average, with most rainfall occurring in the northern wet season.
- Streamflows in the Daly region during 2024–25 were predominantly below average, particularly in the Daly River.
- Approximately 30% of surface water allocations and 25% of groundwater allocations were used in the Daly region during the reporting period, primarily for agricultural use.
Climate and water
Rainfall
1,174 mm
13% above the average of 1,042 mm
Streamflow
below average
throughout most the year
Groundwater
85 cm higher
in the Tindall Limestone aquifer
Water use from all sources
Water sourced
Water supplied
Water status of water resources
Water availability
270 GL
groundwater available in 2024–25
same as last year
Water accessible
140 GL
total surface and groundwater accessible in 2024–25
13% less than last year
Water taken
42 GL
total surface and groundwater taken in 2024–25
14% more than last year