Bowen Basin Hydrogeological Inventory and Groundwater Features

Australian Ocean Data Network's Bowen Basin dataset contains descriptive attribute information for areas bounded by spatial groundwater features. It groups data into themes including location, demographics, physical geography, surface water, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater management, land use, and scientific stimulus. The dataset was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze groundwater management and use patterns across different administrative areas within the basin. Map hydrogeology and geology themes to understand the relationship between sedimentary rock layers and aquifer systems. Study land use and industry types in relation to surface water and groundwater features. Investigate the scientific stimulus data to identify key research questions for the region. Correlate physical geography and demographic attributes with groundwater availability and quality.

Strengths

• Data is organized into 11 distinct thematic groups for structured analysis.
• Covers a significant geological region containing over 100 hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Associated with a spatial Hydrogeology Index map for geospatial context.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and sample data are unavailable for assessing volume.
• Primary data format is PDF, which may hinder direct computational analysis.
• Temporal coverage and specific measurement dates for the attributes are not defined.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network via data.gov.au.

Collection Method

Compiled descriptive attributes for areas defined by a spatial groundwater feature index.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

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