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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Clarence (C). 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, 13 residential dwellings were approved in Clarence (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 243.

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243

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

170

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

581

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
2026-0113013243
2025-1223023241
2025-1121021242
2025-1025025240
2025-09271340238
2025-0825025222
2025-0723023209
2025-0611011232
2025-0510010248
2025-0413013266
2025-0316016272
2025-0223023288
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.