Surat Basin Hydrogeological Inventory with Geological and Groundwater Attributes

A geospatial dataset from the Australian Ocean Data Network provides descriptive attribute information for areas bounded by groundwater features in the Surat Basin. The data is grouped into themes including location, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater management, and land use. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and aquifer connectivity based on described geological architecture and Cenozoic palaeovalleys.
• Assess natural resource potential based on described sedimentary rock composition and economic significance.
• Analyze land use and environmental impacts based on grouped themes covering industry types and environment.
• Study basin evolution and tectonic history based on described deposition cycles, faults, and underlying basement structures.

Strengths

• Data is structured into 11 specific thematic groups, including Hydrogeology, Groundwater Management, and Geology.
• Geological description includes specific details like approximately 2500 meters of sedimentary rock and deposition over six cycles.
• Spatial boundaries are defined by features in an associated Hydrogeology Index map.

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 hinder direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network via data_gov_au.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geological surveys and administrative sources.

Time Range

Covers geological history from the Early Jurassic to the Cretaceous and includes Cenozoic features.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 20:15:49.196241; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Surat Basin in Australia, bounded by features like the Auburn Arch and Central Fold Belt.