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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Banyule (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, 50 residential dwellings were approved in Banyule (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,019.

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1,019

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

722

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,839

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-011139501,019
2025-12151025992
2025-11231171401,063
2025-10112334953
2025-093251831,042
2025-089342351979
2025-07231639677
2025-062786113666
2025-05223355584
2025-04172239576
2025-0321627576
2025-02273663579
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.