Market information
The value of water allocations is determined by the market and the prices paid are publicly available.
Permanent water trading data
The following is a snapshot of permanent water trading sale price data and market activity relating to water allocations. Business rules have been developed to help ensure the consistency of the data.
While every attempt has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, these prices are indicative only, as the integrity of this data depends on the quality of information provided to the department as input into this reporting system. In particular, the department is not privy to individual business arrangements which may have been confidentially entered into by the parties to these transactions. Before basing any decisions on this information, you should consider (with or without the assistance of an advisor) whether it is sufficient for your needs, objectives and circumstances.
Please note that due to a software upgrade, the current permanent trading report is unavailable. Please phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) if you require further information.
Financial year report for supplemented supply
- 2008-09 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 113K)*
- 2007-08 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 58K)*
- 2006–07 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 56K)*
- 2005–06 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 56K)*
- 2004–05 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 64K)*
- 2003–04 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 59K)*
Financial year report for unsupplemented supply
- 2008-09 Financial year report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 110K)*
- 2007-08 Financial year report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 51K)*
- 2006–07 Financial year report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 46K)*
- 2005–06 Financial year report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 43K)*
- 2004–05 Financial year report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 46K)*
- 2003–04 Financial year report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 48K)*
Year-to-date report 2009–10 for supplemented supply (updated monthly)
- 2009 July report—supplemented supply (PDF, 54K)*
- 2009 August report—supplemented supply (PDF, 112K)*
- 2009 September report—supplemented supply (PDF, 112K)*
Year-to-date report 2009-10 for unsupplemented supply (updated monthly)
- There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in July 2009
- There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in August 2009
- There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in September 2009
Processing times for permanent and temporary trades
Water trade processing times measured against Council of Australian Governments' service standards are found on the water trading service standards webpage.
Queensland Valuations and Sales (QVAS)
For a fee, you can obtain specific data on water allocation sales (known as a sales data listing and or an abbreviated sales data listing) over the counter via the QVAS system from The department service centres throughout Queensland.
This data, which comes from historical sales records, contains details such as:
- lot on plan
- date of sale
- sale price
- resource-related attributes of an allocation (e.g. location)
- other related sales information.
Water sales data
Licensed bulk water sales data can be purchased through data wholesalers or directly from the Department of Environment and Resource Management.
Water brokerage services
Water brokers can bring buyers and sellers of tradeable water products together with real estate agents, stock and station agents, managers of water supply schemes, individuals, and online suppliers are currently providing such services.
Water brokers are subject to the Fair Trading Act 1989 and the Trade Practices Act 1974 concerning commercial transactions.
Water market - fair trading rights and obligations
All water market participants are subject to the Fair Trading Act 1989 and the Trade Practices Act 1974 concerning commercial transactions. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), in conjunction with state fair trading agencies, have a series of brochures outlining the responsibilities and rights of water brokers and their clients.
For further information please refer to the ACCC website or contact the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.
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Last updated 3 March 2011