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Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru), Toorale National Park. Credit: Joshua Smith/DPIE

Current air quality in

New South Wales

Air quality readings and Air Quality Categories (AQC) are updated hourly and a daily air quality forecast is made for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Region at 4pm every day. Be aware that your closest station might record different values than other stations in your region. Our health activity guide explains the AQC and provides associated health advice.

Elevated dust levels in Bargo and Kembla Grange

Due to local agricultural works at Bargo, and construction at Kembla Grange, air quality at these stations may be impacted. Please note this is temporary and is not reflective of overall air quality in Bargo and Kembla Grange.

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Air quality concentration data

This data shows detailed pollutant concentrations for all air quality monitoring stations in NSW.

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Air quality by region

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Incident monitoring project stations

Temporary emergency monitoring is sometimes undertaken by the Department.

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Air quality concentration data

This data shows detailed pollutant concentrations for all air quality monitoring stations in NSW.

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