Murray River Entitlement Trading Prices
Source: WaterConnect Pricing
TL;DR
Water entitlement trading prices along the South Australian stretch of the Murray River were updated as of 17 August 2026.
Location
Mallee
Murray-Darling Basin: Water Entitlement Trading Prices
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Source: WaterConnect SA (Department for Environment and Water)
Data Date: 2026-08-17
Key Information:
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• Entitlement = Permanent right to receive water allocation each year
• Measured in shares (1 ML = 1000 shares)
• Traded within SA River Murray (trading zone 12)
• Shows median price of entitlement trades
Entitlement Classes (SA River Murray):
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• Class 1 (High Security) - Most reliable, higher price
• Class 2 (General Security) - Standard reliability
• Class 3 (High Reliability) - Variable based on water availability
• Class 4-8 (Low Security) - Lower reliability, lower price
Pricing Context:
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• Permanent entitlements typically $2,000-8,000/ML
• Price depends on reliability class and location
• Value increases when water is scarce
Reference Links:
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• WaterConnect Entitlement Charts: https://apps.waterconnect.sa.gov.au/dewcharts/Entitlement-trading-history-charts.html
• Water Exchange: https://www.waterexchange.com.au/
Note: For current exact prices, visit the WaterConnect dashboard directly.