Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Corangamite (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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Corangamite (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 47.

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47

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

28

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

70

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
2026-0110147
2025-1230347
2025-1160644
2025-1030342
2025-0972944
2025-0830340
2025-0730340
2025-0620242
2025-0500043
2025-0450547
2025-0340454
2025-0262854
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.