Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Gannawarra (S). 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 Gannawarra (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 18.

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18

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

8

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

65

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
2026-0100018
2025-1220219
2025-1100018
2025-1040419
2025-0920217
2025-0800017
2025-0700018
2025-0630322
2025-0503319
2025-0410118
2025-0300019
2025-0230324
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.