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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Cherbourg (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 Cherbourg (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 21.

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21

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

0

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

29

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
2026-0100021
2025-1200021
2025-1100028
2025-1000028
2025-0900028
2025-0800028
2025-0700028
2025-061401429
2025-0570720
2025-0400013
2025-0300013
2025-0200013
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.