Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Dardanup (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, 6 residential dwellings were approved in Dardanup (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 154.

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154

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

103

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

163

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
2026-01606154
2025-12808162
2025-11707164
2025-1016016166
2025-09707170
2025-08172643174
2025-0716016145
2025-06808135
2025-0511011140
2025-0412012136
2025-0316016136
2025-02224121
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.