This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australian-specific metadata information.

Indicator information
Goal
Target
Indicator
Series
Metadata update
Related indicators
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring
Data reporter
Organisation
Contact organisation unit
Contact person function
Contact phone
Contact mail
Contact email
Definition, concepts, and classifications
Definition and concepts
Unit of measure
Classifications
Data source type and collection method
Data sources
Data collection method
Data collection calendar
Data release calendar
Data providers
Data compilers
Institutional mandate
Other methodological considerations
Rationale
Comment and limitations
Method of computation
Validation
Adjustments
Treatment of missing values (i) at country level and (ii) at regional level
Regional aggregations
Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level
Quality management
Quality assurance
Quality assessment
Data availability and disaggregation
Comparability/deviation from international standards
References and Documentation

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
Indicator number

6.3.2
Target name

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
Target number

6.3
Global indicator description

Proportion of water bodies (area) in a country with good ambient water quality compared to all water bodies in the country. “Good” indicates an ambient water quality that does not damage ecosystem function and human health according to core ambient water quality indicators.
UN designated tier

3
UN custodian agency

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) (GEMS/Water)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window