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Burrinjuck

39.8% full

Capacity

1,026.3 hm³

Volume stored

409 hm³

Coordinates

34.933°S, 148.739°E

Last updated

2026-06-09

Current fill

39.8%
Low

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

+2.0%

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: 2026-06-09.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -34.933, 148.739 · Open in Google Maps

About Burrinjuck

As of June 9, 2026, Burrinjuck is filled to 39.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 409 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,026 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. 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 (+0.0 pts), and it is 2.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Burrinjuck — 1094 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 9, 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
39.8%
Water stored
409 hm³
Total capacity
1,026 hm³
Usable capacity
1,023 hm³
7-day change
No change
Year-on-year
▲ 2.0 pts
Primary use
Water supply
Operator
BOM
Coordinates
34.933°S, 148.739°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202639.8%409
8 Jun 202639.8%408
7 Jun 202639.7%407
6 Jun 202639.6%407
5 Jun 202639.6%406
4 Jun 202639.4%404
3 Jun 202639.0%400
2 Jun 202638.8%398
1 Jun 202638.7%397
31 May 202638.6%396
30 May 202638.5%395
29 May 202638.4%394

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Burrinjuck?

As of June 9, 2026, Burrinjuck is at 39.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 409 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.

Is Burrinjuck reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Burrinjuck is low at 39.8% 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 (0.0 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.

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