New South Wales River Styles: Over 220,000 km of Geomorphic River Data

New South Wales contains a spatial dataset of over 220,000 km of river length, with each discrete reach classified using the River Styles Framework. The dataset was developed by Macquarie University and is maintained by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. It was last updated on May 12, 2026.

Use Cases

• Classify river types based on valley setting, planform, and bed material as described in the River Styles Framework.
• Assess river condition and recovery potential using field-validated geomorphic features.
• Model catchment-scale processes like sediment transport and erosion by analyzing upstream and downstream reach connectivity.
• Prioritize river management interventions based on geomorphic behavior and threat assessments.

Strengths

• Covers over 220,000 km of river length across New South Wales.
• Uses a validated, multi-stage assessment framework developed at Macquarie University.
• Integrates multiple data sources including historical imagery, elevation data, and field assessments.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified as the last update timestamp is in the future (2026-05-12).

Provenance

Source

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Collection Method

Assessments use recent and historical imagery, elevation data, and field validation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-12 17:28:17.961522

Geography

New South Wales, Australia