Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Central Darling (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Central Darling (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 3.

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3

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

2

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

6

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-010003
2025-122023
2025-110001
2025-100001
2025-090001
2025-080001
2025-070002
2025-060003
2025-051013
2025-040002
2025-030004
2025-020004
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.