Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Coorow (S). 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 Coorow (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 7.

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7

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

5

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

11

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
2026-010007
2025-121019
2025-111018
2025-103039
2025-090007
2025-080007
2025-070007
2025-061017
2025-050006
2025-041016
2025-030005
2025-020007
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.