Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Gairdner
85.7% full
Capacity
8.8 hm³
Volume stored
8 hm³
Coordinates
41.478°S, 146.069°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
85.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
+12.4%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
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About Lake Gairdner
As of June 9, 2026, Lake Gairdner is filled to 85.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 8 hm³ of water out of a maximum 9 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts), and it is 12.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Gairdner — 1094 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 2.6% (July 19, 2024) to a high of 96.0% (September 2, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around August.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 85.7%
- Water stored
- 8 hm³
- Total capacity
- 9 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 12.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 41.478°S, 146.069°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 85.7% | 8 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 86.0% | 8 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 8 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 86.9% | 8 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 87.0% | 8 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 88.2% | 8 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 91.3% | 8 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 95.2% | 8 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 87.1% | 8 |
| 31 May 2026 | 86.0% | 8 |
| 30 May 2026 | 85.9% | 8 |
| 29 May 2026 | 86.1% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Gairdner?
As of June 9, 2026, Lake Gairdner is at 85.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 8 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Gairdner reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Lake Gairdner is high at 85.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Gairdner rising or falling?
The level at Lake Gairdner has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Lake Gairdner hold?
Lake Gairdner has a total capacity of 9 hm³.
Where is Lake Gairdner reservoir located?
Lake Gairdner is located in Tasmania, Australia (coordinates 41.478°S, 146.069°E).
What is Lake Gairdner used for?
Lake Gairdner is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.