Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Campbelltown (C) (NSW). 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, 57 residential dwellings were approved in Campbelltown (C) (NSW). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,413.

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1,413

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

821

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,869

Peak year

2018-19

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
2026-013918571,413
2025-1287511381,406
2025-11105501551,326
2025-1076391151,320
2025-09102371391,299
2025-0863511141,257
2025-0774291031,224
2025-0675671421,195
2025-0592421341,132
2025-046730971,111
2025-036624901,092
2025-0288411291,051
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.