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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Claremont (T). 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 Claremont (T). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 139.

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139

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

138

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

310

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
2026-01000139
2025-12101139
2025-110137137138
2025-100001
2025-090001
2025-080001
2025-070001
2025-061015
2025-050004
2025-040006
2025-030006
2025-020008
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.