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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Casey (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, 177 residential dwellings were approved in Casey (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 3,530.

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3,530

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

2,035

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

5,410

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-01146311773,530
2025-12175141893,569
2025-11242162583,602
2025-10241923333,660
2025-09292773693,688
2025-08283653483,589
2025-07322393613,613
2025-06253232763,668
2025-05258342923,725
2025-04187562433,772
2025-032511173683,867
2025-02235813163,862
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.