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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in East Arnhem (R). 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 June 2025. The rolling 12-month total smooths volatility to show the underlying trend rather than one-off monthly swings.

Key insight

In June 2025, 0 residential dwellings were approved in East Arnhem (R). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 0.

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0

12-month rolling total

to June 2025

0

2024-25

Latest annual total

97

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
2025-060000
2025-050000
2025-040009
2025-0300011
2025-0200018
2025-0100018
2024-1200018
2024-1100018
2024-1000018
2024-0900018
2024-0800018
2024-0700018
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.