Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Berrigan (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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Berrigan (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 44.

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44

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

31

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

57

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
2026-0120244
2025-1240445
2025-1140444
2025-1070743
2025-0922439
2025-0820239
2025-0780839
2025-0610134
2025-0540434
2025-0440432
2025-0330331
2025-0210131
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.