Yarra River among deadliest Aust waterways

Melbourne's Yarra River is among the top three deadliest waterways in the country, new data from Royal Life Saving Australia reveals.

During the last 15 years, 1087 people have drowned in rivers, creeks and streams. (AAP) Source: AAP

AUSTRALIA'S DEADLIEST RIVERS:

 

* Murray River (41 deaths)

* Yarra River, Victoria (25)

* Brisbane River, Queensland (25)

* Hawkesbury River, New South Wales (15)

* Murrumbidgee River, New South Wales (14)

* Georges River, New South Wales (12)

* Nepean River, New South Wales (10)

* Parramatta River, New South Wales (10)

* Swan River, Western Australia (10)

* Tweed River, NSW/Queensland (10)

Source: Royal Life Saving Society figures from 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2018