Bowen Basin Hydrogeological Inventory with Geology and Groundwater Themes

Bowen Basin data contains descriptive attributes grouped into themes like Location, Geology, Hydrogeology, and Groundwater Management. The dataset, published by the Australian Ocean Data Network, describes a basin with up to 10,000 meters of sedimentary rock and over 100 hydrocarbon accumulations. It was last updated on April 28, -2026.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and aquifer systems based on the described hydrogeology and surface water themes.
• Analyze the relationship between coal deposits and geological history based on the described stratigraphy and basin evolution phases.
• Assess land use and environmental impacts on groundwater resources based on the described environment and land use themes.
• Study sedimentary basin evolution and tectonic history based on the described three main phases of basin development.

Strengths

• Thematic organization covers 11 distinct groups including Geology, Hydrogeology, and Groundwater Management.
• Describes a geologically significant basin with up to 10,000 m of sedimentary rock and over 100 hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Associated with a spatial Hydrogeology Index map, suggesting geospatial context.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is provided in PDF format, which may hinder direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely compiled as an inventory from geological and hydrogeological surveys.

Time Range

Covers geological history from the Permian to the Cenozoic; specific data currency is not stated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 15:41:39.130180; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Bowen Basin, part of the Sydney–Gunnedah–Bowen basin system in Australia.