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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Glen Eira (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, 23 residential dwellings were approved in Glen Eira (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 782.

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782

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

579

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

2,557

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0171623782
2025-1213100113783
2025-11201434721
2025-10252752730
2025-09192948719
2025-08137184713
2025-0718207225696
2025-06163955572
2025-05112738618
2025-04131730654
2025-03171633677
2025-02123547676
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.