Western Australia · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
69.4mm
Historical
34.4mm
vs Average
202%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
No soil moisture data available
9092
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Bunbury has received 69.4mm of recent rainfall, representing 202% of average conditions, providing favourable moisture for dairy operations and pasture growth that supports the region's beef industry. The above-average rainfall contrasts with Western Australia's critically dry state-wide soil moisture levels of just 5.9%, giving Bunbury a relative advantage for livestock production and apple orchards. Despite the state recording 9,092 fire hotspots over seven days, the wet conditions in Bunbury reduce immediate fire risk, though producers should monitor for potential waterlogging impacts on dairy infrastructure and apple harvesting operations.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Bunbury (Western Australia) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 35/100, 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 202% of the historical average (69.4mm actual vs 34.4mm average).
The key commodities in the Bunbury region are dairy, beef, apples. 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 data is currently being updated.
