Shearers Hill (Environmental Association 3.3.5)

A narrow northerly trending quartzite ridge with dissected side slopes, and broad footslopes on shale. The cover of parkland and open parkland with an understory of sown pastures and native grasses is used for livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

450-500 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1900 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

200 m

Mean altitude

400 m

Grain

Fine (160 to 320 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

138.83° E

Latitude

34.22° S

Area

65 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile