Perth and Peel groundwater, rainfall and streamflow

Gingin

Groundwater levels at the representative bore in Gingin are tracking to be lowest on record and are lower than groundwater levels recorded in 2023.

The Gingin groundwater and surface water allocation plans: 2024 evaluation statement includes updated management arrangements to help prevent further declines in groundwater levels associated with climate change and abstraction. 

Gnangara

Groundwater levels at the representative bore in Gnangara are tracking well below average and are higher than groundwater levels recorded in 2023.

The 2022 Gnangara groundwater allocation plan sets out how we will manage the Gnangara groundwater system – Perth’s largest natural water resource – to continue adapting to climate change and to rebalance the system by 2032 by reducing groundwater abstraction by 54 GL/year.

Jandakot

Groundwater levels at the representative bore in Jandakot are tracking well below average and are higher than groundwater levels recorded in 2023.

Under Kep Katitjin – Gabi Kaadadjan Waterwise action plan 3, we are reviewing groundwater allocation limits in this area to manage groundwater for its sustainable use in the context of climate change.

Mandurah

Groundwater levels at the representative bore in Mandurah are tracking below average and are higher than groundwater levels recorded in 2023.

The 2022 Murray groundwater areas allocation statement describes our review of allocation limits in the Murray groundwater area in response to climate change and less recharge to aquifers in the area.  

Gingin Brook

Rainfall at Gingin is currently tracking in the below average category. Low rainfall is not unusual for this time of year.

Gingin Brook

Streamflow at Gingin is currently tracking below average, however streamflow at this time of year is typically low.