South East Queensland: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- South East Queensland region experienced well-above average rainfall during 2024–25, influenced by multiple heavy rainfall events including Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
- The total storage volume in the South East Queensland region increased by 5% during the reporting year, finishing at 87.4% full on 30 June 2025.
- Total water inflows to the South East Queensland region during 2024–25 were 9,641 GL, approximately 55% higher than the previous year.
Climate and water
Rainfall
1,471 mm
39% above the average of 1,061 mm
Streamflow
above average
throughout much of the year
Storage
87.4% full
4.8% more than last year
Water use from all sources
Water sourced
Water supplied
Water status of water resources
Water availability
9,861 GL
surface water available in 2024–25
46% more than last year
Water accessible
619 GL
total surface water and groundwater accessible in 2024–25
slightly less than last year
Water taken
358 GL
total surface water and groundwater taken in 2024–25
8% less than last year