Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC). 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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 27.

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27

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

16

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

47

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
2026-0110127
2025-1210126
2025-1170729
2025-1010125
2025-0910130
2025-0810132
2025-0740435
2025-0620233
2025-0510135
2025-0410137
2025-0300037
2025-0252739
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.