Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in East Fremantle (T). 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 East Fremantle (T). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 13.

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13

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

9

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

33

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0110113
2025-1200012
2025-1120213
2025-1020212
2025-0930311
2025-080009
2025-071019
2025-061018
2025-050007
2025-041017
2025-030006
2025-022027
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.