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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Coonamble (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Coonamble (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 9.

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9

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

3

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

12

Peak year

2016-17

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
2026-010009
2025-1200010
2025-1100011
2025-1000011
2025-0900011
2025-0830311
2025-070008
2025-060668
2025-050003
2025-040003
2025-030006
2025-020006
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.