Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Burbury
31.5% full
Capacity
1,081.4 hm³
Volume stored
340 hm³
Coordinates
42.120°S, 145.658°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
31.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+5.9%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 Lake Burbury
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Burbury is filled to 31.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 340 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 (+0.4 pts), and it is 5.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Burbury — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 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 June.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 31.5%
- Water stored
- 340 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,081 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 42.120°S, 145.658°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 31.5% | 340 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 31.1% | 336 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 30.5% | 329 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 28.7% | 310 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 25.6% | 277 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 24.7% | 267 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 24.0% | 260 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 23.5% | 255 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 23.7% | 257 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 24.2% | 261 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 24.6% | 266 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 25.1% | 271 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Burbury?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Burbury is at 31.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 340 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Burbury reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Burbury is low at 31.5% 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 (+0.4 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.