Queensland · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
18.3mm
Historical
154.8mm
vs Average
12%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
4.4%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Very Dry
State average: 7.8% (Very Dry)
1529
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Logan - Beaudesert is experiencing severe drought conditions with rainfall at just 12% of average (18.3mm vs 154.8mm) and critically low soil moisture at 4.4%, well below Queensland's already dry state average of 7.8%. These conditions pose significant stress for the region's beef cattle operations through reduced pasture growth and increased feed costs, while vegetable production faces irrigation challenges and potential crop losses. The sub-region's composite score of 23 matches Queensland's state average, reflecting the widespread drought impact across the state, with fire risk elevated given the dry conditions and 1,529 recent fire detections statewide.
SA4-specific AI summary · 13/04/2026
Logan - Beaudesert (Queensland) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 23/100, 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 12% of the historical average (18.3mm actual vs 154.8mm average).
The key commodities in the Logan - Beaudesert region are beef, 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 4.4% (very dry).
