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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Cabonne (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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Cabonne (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 30.

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30

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

17

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

72

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0110130
2025-1240431
2025-1120230
2025-1010130
2025-0920232
2025-0850531
2025-0720228
2025-0610131
2025-0540434
2025-0430333
2025-0340434
2025-0210133
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.