This species is a stream-dwelling frog, occurring in rocky westerly flowing rivers and streams in highland areas on the Great Dividing Range. These streams are characterized by their borders of grassy vegetation and slow-flowing water. Their habitat is normally associated with open woodlands, but they can also be found in grassland and temperate forest streams, including waterfalls. The permanent flow of water is a necessity for the survival of the species, and ephemeral streams are uninhabitable. Generally, Booroolong frogs greatly prefer headwater streams with a variety of rock sizes, aquatic rock crevices and islands, pools, and rock/gravel rapids. They also prefer areas with a greater level of exposure to sunlight.
