Murray Basin Hydrogeological Inventory with Geological Evolution Themes

A dataset from Geoscience Australia containing descriptive attribute information for areas bounded by spatial groundwater features in the Murray Basin. The data is grouped into themes including location, demographics, physical geography, surface water, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater management, land use, and scientific stimulus. It was last updated on 2026-03-25.

Use Cases

• Analyze groundwater management and use patterns based on administrative and management themes
• Model sedimentary basin evolution based on described geological phases and sediment thickness
• Correlate land use and industry types with hydrogeological and environmental conditions
• Study the relationship between surface water features and groundwater systems

Strengths

• Data is structured into 11 distinct thematic groups covering physical, administrative, and scientific aspects
• Includes specific geological detail on sediment thickness, with a maximum of 600 meters noted in the Renmark Trough
• Describes distinct depositional phases from the Paleocene to the Holocene

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 complicate automated analysis

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys, maps, and scientific studies as part of the National Hydrogeological Inventory.

Time Range

Covers geological periods from Paleocene to Holocene.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 18:20:18.473931; freshness should be verified

Geography

The Murray Basin, a significant sedimentary basin in Australia.