New South Wales · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
38.7mm
Historical
68.4mm
vs Average
57%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
10.9%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Dry
State average: 8.6% (Very Dry)
1421
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Outer South West Sydney recorded 38.7mm rainfall recently (57% of average), with soil moisture at 10.9% marginally above the state's very dry 8.6%. These conditions present moderate stress for the region's dairy operations, poultry farms, and vegetable production, though slightly better moisture levels than broader NSW may support continued productivity. The SA4's composite score of 42 outperforms the state average of 33, suggesting localised conditions remain more favourable despite below-average rainfall and ongoing dry conditions across the region.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Outer South West Sydney (New South Wales) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 42/100, rated as mixed. This score is updated daily using localised rainfall and soil moisture data from SILO DataDrill and BOM.
Recent 30-day rainfall is 57% of the historical average (38.7mm actual vs 68.4mm average).
The key commodities in the Outer South West Sydney region are dairy, poultry, 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 10.9% (dry).
