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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Berri and Barmera (DC). 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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Berri and Barmera (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 19.

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19

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

11

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

35

Peak year

2018-19

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
2026-0100019
2025-1200019
2025-1120222
2025-1030320
2025-0930322
2025-0810121
2025-0720220
2025-0600018
2025-0520218
2025-0450518
2025-0300013
2025-0210113
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.