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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Burnside (C). 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, 7 residential dwellings were approved in Burnside (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 425.

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425

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

88

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

413

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-01527425
2025-127310424
2025-119817422
2025-1012719413
2025-0913013414
2025-0811011412
2025-079211412
2025-0610155165413
2025-05729255
2025-04111425260
2025-038715243
2025-027116123244
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.