Southeast Australian Fractured Rock Hydrogeology Inventory with 11 Attribute Themes

A hydrogeological inventory for the South-east Australian Fractured Rock Province contains descriptive attribute information grouped into 11 themes, including location, geology, and groundwater management. The dataset is associated with a spatial groundwater feature map and was published by Geoscience Australia. Fractured rock aquifers store about 40% of Australia's groundwater and account for approximately 33% of all bores.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow direction based on fracture orientation data mentioned in the description
• Assess groundwater resource potential for irrigation or town supply based on hydrogeological attributes
• Correlate land use and industry types with groundwater management practices
• Study the relationship between geological units like the Lachlan Orogen and mineral deposit types

Strengths

• Descriptive data is organized into 11 specific thematic groups, including Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management
• Covers a significant region, noting fractured rock systems comprise about 40% of Australia's groundwater
• Associated with a spatial Hydrogeology Index map for geospatial context

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• The study scope is limited, excluding the New England, Thomson, and Delamerian Orogens

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys and administrative records for the specified province.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 17:08:56.221407; freshness should be verified

Geography

South-east Australian Fractured Rock Province, including parts of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.