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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Chittering (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, 17 residential dwellings were approved in Chittering (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 107.

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107

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

72

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

88

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
2026-0117017107
2025-1290995
2025-111001089
2025-1090985
2025-0990983
2025-0860678
2025-071201280
2025-0690981
2025-051201274
2025-0420267
2025-0390975
2025-0230369
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.