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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Canning (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, 29 residential dwellings were approved in Canning (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 440.

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440

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

238

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

856

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
2026-0121829440
2025-1232032435
2025-11301949434
2025-1024327414
2025-0932032456
2025-0837037469
2025-0732032466
2025-0617017500
2025-0521223523
2025-04463884547
2025-0334640493
2025-0230838493
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.