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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Carnarvon (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Carnarvon (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 36.

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36

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

0

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

43

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-0100036
2025-1200039
2025-1100040
2025-1000041
2025-0900042
2025-0800043
2025-0700043
2025-0600043
2025-050353543
2025-040008
2025-030008
2025-021018
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.