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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Frankston (C). 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, 22 residential dwellings were approved in Frankston (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 483.

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483

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

308

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

849

Peak year

2016-17

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
2026-0118422483
2025-1210414477
2025-112297119483
2025-10182745374
2025-09251338373
2025-08351550358
2025-0717320331
2025-0672229332
2025-05251540331
2025-04171835341
2025-03261036325
2025-02142135306
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.