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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Albury (C). 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, 19 residential dwellings were approved in Albury (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 368.

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368

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

208

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

574

Peak year

2020-21

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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
2026-0118119368
2025-1215318368
2025-1126127358
2025-10311041351
2025-09331447349
2025-0821021330
2025-0733235336
2025-06342054320
2025-0523326284
2025-0427633281
2025-0324024267
2025-02131023270
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.