Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Blayney (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 Blayney (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 40.

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40

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

32

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

39

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
2026-0120240
2025-1220241
2025-1110142
2025-1090943
2025-091101136
2025-0840426
2025-0730329
2025-0610129
2025-0520230
2025-0420230
2025-0330330
2025-0200035
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.