Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Bridgetown-Greenbushes (S). 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 Bridgetown-Greenbushes (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 42.

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42

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

27

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

72

Peak year

2020-21

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
2026-0100042
2025-1240442
2025-1140439
2025-1050538
2025-0920237
2025-0840435
2025-0744832
2025-0600028
2025-0550528
2025-0441529
2025-0330329
2025-0220231
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.