Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Franklin Harbour (DC). 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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Franklin Harbour (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 11.

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11

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

4

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

11

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
2026-0100011
2025-1200011
2025-1100011
2025-1000011
2025-0910112
2025-0810111
2025-0720210
2025-061018
2025-051018
2025-041017
2025-031017
2025-023036
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.