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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M). 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, 3 residential dwellings were approved in Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 72.

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72

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

52

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

107

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0130372
2025-1260669
2025-1130366
2025-101061667
2025-0990958
2025-0870753
2025-0780847
2025-0610149
2025-0550549
2025-0410150
2025-0350549
2025-0280848
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.