Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Burbury
26.0% full
Capacity
1,081.4 hm³
Volume stored
281 hm³
Coordinates
42.120°S, 145.658°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
26.0%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-0.5%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: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Burbury
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Burbury is filled to 26.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 281 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,081 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Burbury — 1095 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 17.3% (June 15, 2025) to a high of 51.7% (September 18, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 26.0%
- Water stored
- 281 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,081 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 42.120°S, 145.658°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 26.0% | 281 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 25.9% | 280 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 25.8% | 279 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 277 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 273 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 24.8% | 268 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 24.6% | 266 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 24.5% | 265 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 24.2% | 262 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 23.8% | 257 |
| 31 May 2026 | 22.6% | 244 |
| 30 May 2026 | 21.9% | 237 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Burbury?
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Burbury is at 26.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 281 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Burbury reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Lake Burbury is low at 26.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Burbury rising or falling?
The level at Lake Burbury has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Lake Burbury hold?
Lake Burbury has a total capacity of 1,081 hm³.
Where is Lake Burbury reservoir located?
Lake Burbury is located in Tasmania, Australia (coordinates 42.120°S, 145.658°E).
What is Lake Burbury used for?
Lake Burbury is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.