Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Burrinjuck
51.5% full
Capacity
1,026.3 hm³
Volume stored
529 hm³
Coordinates
34.933°S, 148.739°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
51.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+11.8%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 Burrinjuck
As of July 28, 2026, Burrinjuck is filled to 51.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 529 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,026 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 1,023 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 11.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Burrinjuck — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 36.5% (March 1, 2026) to a high of 99.5% (January 16, 2024). 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
- 51.5%
- Water stored
- 529 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,026 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,023 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 11.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 34.933°S, 148.739°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 529 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 51.4% | 528 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 527 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 526 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 51.1% | 525 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 51.0% | 524 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 523 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 522 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 521 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 519 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 518 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 50.3% | 516 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Burrinjuck?
As of July 28, 2026, Burrinjuck is at 51.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 529 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Burrinjuck reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Burrinjuck is within its normal operating range at 51.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Burrinjuck rising or falling?
The level at Burrinjuck has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Burrinjuck hold?
Burrinjuck has a total capacity of 1,026 hm³, of which about 1,023 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Burrinjuck reservoir located?
Burrinjuck is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 34.933°S, 148.739°E).
What is Burrinjuck used for?
Burrinjuck is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.