Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Burrendong
31.8% full
Capacity
1,190 hm³
Volume stored
379 hm³
Coordinates
32.682°S, 149.140°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
31.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+2.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: Bureau of Meteorology — Water Data Online (KiWIS) — daily mean storage volume, quality-controlled. Capacity from the BOM Water Storages ArcGIS layer (total design capacity in ML). Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Burrendong
As of July 28, 2026, Burrendong is filled to 31.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 379 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,190 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,156 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 2.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Burrendong — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 29.2% (May 14, 2026) to a high of 95.9% (August 10, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 31.8%
- Water stored
- 379 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,190 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,156 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 2.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 32.682°S, 149.140°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 378 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 378 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 378 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 378 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 378 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 378 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 377 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 377 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 377 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 31.6% | 376 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 31.6% | 376 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 31.6% | 376 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Burrendong?
As of July 28, 2026, Burrendong is at 31.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 379 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Burrendong reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Burrendong is low at 31.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Burrendong rising or falling?
The level at Burrendong has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Burrendong hold?
Burrendong has a total capacity of 1,190 hm³, of which about 1,156 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Burrendong reservoir located?
Burrendong is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 32.682°S, 149.140°E).
What is Burrendong used for?
Burrendong is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.