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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Campaspe (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, 19 residential dwellings were approved in Campaspe (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 209.

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209

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

145

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

242

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
2026-0119019209
2025-1228028207
2025-1133033192
2025-1018018170
2025-0920020156
2025-0811011141
2025-0716016144
2025-0612315132
2025-0511011123
2025-04808118
2025-0316016132
2025-0211314136
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.