Water catchments in the Murray–Darling Basin
Map of the Murray–Darling Basin region within Australia. It shows the catchments that we provide data for, within the Basin area.
Each catchment on the map can be selected to display related information. This information can also be accessed using the Select a Basin area or catchment control above the map.
The map shows storages, river gauges and groundwater bores across the Basin. Data for each includes:
- storage volume as a percentage of capacity (current and same time last year) and current megalitre amount.
- river gauge flow, height and quality.
- groundwater bore depth to water (current and beginning of season) and quality.
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Water information for
About Namoi catchment
4% of the total Murray–Darling Basin area.
3.2% contribution to Basin water.
Tributaries
Macdonald, Manilla, Peel, Mooki and Cockburn rivers; Coxs, Baradine and Bohena creeks.
Major towns
Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri.
First Nations
Gomeroi/Kamilaroi people.
Water use
Cattle and sheep grazing is the dominant land use in the catchment. The region is a significant producer of grain crops, both dryland and irrigated. While irrigation occupies a small area of the catchment (about 3%) it contributes significantly to the regional economy. Grain crops, cereals, oilseed and legumes are grown under irrigation in rotation with cotton. Lucerne production for hay is significant in the valley, especially around Tamworth. Historically, forestry and mining are also important industries in the region.
Water availability
Find out how much water is currently stored in the Namoi catchment. You’ll also find details on how much water is available, allocated and used for each category of use. For detailed volume for each major storage, weir and lock, see Storages if applicable.
Storages
You can find current and past water storage levels for:
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You can find current and past river levels, flow rates and water quality information from gauges in:
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