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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Burdekin (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 Burdekin (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 26.

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26

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

16

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

39

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
2026-0100026
2025-1220227
2025-1100027
2025-1020228
2025-0910126
2025-0850529
2025-0724624
2025-0640418
2025-0540415
2025-0410118
2025-0300019
2025-0210121
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.