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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Canada Bay (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, 7 residential dwellings were approved in Canada Bay (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,760.

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1,760

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

1,325

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,325

Peak year

2025-26 FYTD

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
2026-013471,760
2025-121214261,761
2025-11146201,770
2025-10634402,094
2025-0931,1891,1922,078
2025-0861016910
2025-07101424915
2025-0673283351,164
2025-05111021846
2025-04121022862
2025-0371825845
2025-02141832851
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.