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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Denmark (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 Denmark (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 54.

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54

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

28

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

77

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
2026-0110154
2025-1290958
2025-1120253
2025-1020254
2025-0950557
2025-0830355
2025-0760659
2025-0640456
2025-0580856
2025-0470755
2025-0310154
2025-0260655
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.