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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Clarence Valley (A). 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, 53 residential dwellings were approved in Clarence Valley (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 431.

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431

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

282

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

411

Peak year

2023-24

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
2026-01391453431
2025-1210414389
2025-1116218423
2025-1020020427
2025-09729432
2025-0815015438
2025-071512153442
2025-0610414317
2025-0511213315
2025-0411213334
2025-0312214332
2025-0291495338
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.