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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Edward River (A). 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, 5 residential dwellings were approved in Edward River (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 23.

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23

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

17

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

27

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-0150523
2025-1240419
2025-1100016
2025-1020218
2025-0930317
2025-0810117
2025-0720219
2025-0610120
2025-0500019
2025-0420223
2025-0330321
2025-0200018
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.