Darling Basin Hydrogeological and Geological Inventory

Australian Ocean Data Network's Darling Basin dataset provides descriptive attribute information for areas bounded by spatial groundwater features. It covers approximately 130,000 square kilometres in western New South Wales, containing over 8,000 meters of mainly Devonian sedimentary rocks. The data is grouped into themes including location, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater management, and land use.

Use Cases

• Basin-scale geological mapping based on described sedimentary troughs and rock formations.
• Groundwater resource assessment using the hydrogeology and groundwater management themes.
• Environmental impact studies referencing land use, industry types, and surface water data.
• Tectonic and stratigraphic research analyzing the basin's structure and spatial facies variation.

Strengths

• Covers a large, specific geographic area of approximately 130,000 square kilometres.
• Provides detailed geological context, including rock thickness (over 8,000 m) and age (Late Silurian to Early Carboniferous).
• Structured around multiple thematic groups, suggesting a multi-faceted attribute collection.

Limitations

• Column names and specific data schema are not provided in the available metadata.
• Row count, file size, and license information are marked as unknown or 'None'.
• Update dates conflict between sources (2026-06-04 and 2026-04 04), indicating potential metadata inconsistency.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys and hydrogeological mapping for the National Hydrogeological Inventory.

Time Range

Covers geological periods from Late Silurian to Early Carboniferous.

Freshness

2026-06-04 06:31:07.384594

Geography

Darling Basin in western New South Wales, Australia, with parts in South Australia and Victoria.