Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Donnybrook-Balingup (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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Donnybrook-Balingup (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 38.

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38

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

17

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

68

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
2026-0120238
2025-1210141
2025-1130343
2025-1020251
2025-0930349
2025-0830349
2025-0730348
2025-0630350
2025-0540448
2025-0430345
2025-031101145
2025-0200036
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.