Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Gingin (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, 6 residential dwellings were approved in Gingin (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 119.

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119

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

72

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

92

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-01606119
2025-1218018116
2025-1111011109
2025-10909105
2025-09606104
2025-0811011106
2025-0711011100
2025-0660692
2025-051701791
2025-041501578
2025-0340467
2025-0250568
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.