Editor’s note: This article has been updated following new information released by authorities after initial publication. Police have since identified the woman as a 36-year-old from New Farm and confirmed her family has been notified. Authorities have ruled the death non-suspicious and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a woman found deceased at Enoggera Reservoir, with investigations continuing into the circumstances.
Identification Appeal In Enoggera
Authorities are seeking help from the public after a woman was located deceased at Enoggera Reservoir and has not yet been formally identified.
She is believed to be aged in her 30s to 40s and is described as having light skin, brown hair and a petite frame. Police are continuing efforts to confirm her identity as part of ongoing inquiries.
When She Was Found
Police say the woman was located around 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, 8 February, within the Enoggera Reservoir area in Brisbane’s north-west.
The location is a well-known outdoor site used by visitors for recreation, including swimming and walking. Investigators are working to establish the events leading up to the discovery.
Description And Clothing Details
The woman was found wearing black tights, a white and black striped sports bra, a black singlet, a white long-sleeve button-up shirt, black Nike joggers and a gold hair clip.
Police released these details to assist members of the public who may be able to recognise her or recall seeing someone matching the description in the area.
Community Reaction Online
Following the appeal, members of the public shared messages online expressing concern and sympathy.
Some people said they may have seen a woman matching the description in the broader Enoggera area in the days prior, while others urged anyone with relevant information to contact authorities directly. Several commenters called for caution, reminding others not to speculate about the cause of death while investigations are ongoing.
Others expressed hope that the woman would soon be identified and that her family would be notified.
Ongoing Investigation
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remain ongoing. Authorities have indicated that determining her identity is a key priority in the early stages of the inquiry.
Police are asking anyone with information that may help identify the woman to come forward. This includes anyone who may have been in the Enoggera Reservoir area around the time she was located.
Information can be provided to Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers, quoting reference number QP2600256762.
Update
It’s understood the woman had sought mental health treatment at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital just days before her body was found.
It’s understood she presented asking for help and had obvious suicidal ideations.
A Metro North spokesperson has confirmed that a Severity Assessment Code 1 (SAC 1) review is underway and offered condolences to the family.
Published 11-Feb-2026
Updated 17-Feb-2026
