Port Phillip-Westernport Basin Hydrogeological Inventory for South-Central Victoria

South-central Victoria's Port Phillip and Westernport basins are described in this hydrogeological inventory from the Australian Ocean Data Network. The dataset groups descriptive attributes into themes including location, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater management, and land use. It was last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and aquifer characteristics based on described basin stratigraphy and fault structures.
• Assess land-use impacts on groundwater resources based on the land use and industry types theme.
• Study geological history and sedimentary deposition based on the described formations spanning from the Late Cretaceous to Holocene.
• Support environmental management plans based on the environment and groundwater management themes.

Strengths

• Descriptive attributes are organized into 11 specific thematic groups, including hydrogeology and groundwater management.
• The description provides detailed geological context, naming specific basins, faults, and formations like the Yaloak Formation and Baxter Sandstone.
• Update timestamp is precisely recorded as 2026-04-10 17:49:35.388379.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys and administrative records, as suggested by the thematic grouping.

Time Range

Covers geological formations from the Late Cretaceous to the Holocene.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 17:49:35.388379; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Port Phillip and Westernport basins in south-central Victoria, Australia.