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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Adelaide Plains. Monthly dwelling approvals respond faster than Census measures to market conditions, interest rates, and planning cycles.

This view uses monthly ABS Building Approvals data through January 2026. The rolling 12-month total smooths volatility to show the underlying trend rather than one-off monthly swings.

Key insight

In January 2026, 7 residential dwellings were approved in Adelaide Plains. Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 145.

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145

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

80

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

314

Peak year

2020-21

Chart view

Monthly dwelling approvals

Monthly approvals split between houses and other dwellings, with a rolling 12-month total overlay.

Data table

Monthly approvals table

Download the underlying approvals time series shown in the current view.

PeriodHousesOtherTotalRolling 12m
2026-01707145
2025-12808158
2025-1113013189
2025-10808209
2025-0914014229
2025-0816016225
2025-0714014220
2025-0614014224
2025-0516218235
2025-04808222
2025-0312012220
2025-0213013213
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.