Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Bega Valley (A). 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, 8 residential dwellings were approved in Bega Valley (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 149.

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149

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

77

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

313

Peak year

2023-24

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
2026-01628149
2025-128210147
2025-1114216148
2025-109211150
2025-09404163
2025-08909175
2025-0712719181
2025-0641418171
2025-05628163
2025-0414216207
2025-039817208
2025-029413200
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.