New South Wales · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
24.4mm
Historical
94.1mm
vs Average
26%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
3.7%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Very Dry
State average: 8.6% (Very Dry)
1421
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Central Coast is experiencing severe drought conditions with rainfall at just 26% of average (24.4mm vs 94.1mm) and critically low soil moisture at 3.7%, well below the already dry NSW state average of 8.6%. These extreme dry conditions pose significant stress for the region's poultry operations, nursery production, and vegetable growing, with irrigation demands likely elevated and crop/livestock heat stress risks heightened. The sub-region's composite score of 25 significantly underperforms the NSW state average of 33, reflecting the acute localised drought impact on agricultural viability.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Central Coast (New South Wales) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 25/100, rated as challenging. This score is updated daily using localised rainfall and soil moisture data from SILO DataDrill and BOM.
Recent 30-day rainfall is 26% of the historical average (24.4mm actual vs 94.1mm average).
The key commodities in the Central Coast region are poultry, nursery, vegetables. Each commodity has its own detailed analysis page with live pricing and forward outlook.
The SA4 composite score is the average of the rainfall score (30-day actual vs historical average) and the soil moisture score (volumetric water content banded from Very Dry to Wet). Soil moisture is currently 3.7% (very dry).
