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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Buloke (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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Buloke (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 15.

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15

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

10

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

20

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
2026-0110115
2025-1240418
2025-1130314
2025-1000012
2025-0900012
2025-0820215
2025-0700013
2025-0600013
2025-0510113
2025-0400013
2025-0300015
2025-0240416
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.