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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Glenorchy (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, 8 residential dwellings were approved in Glenorchy (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 173.

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173

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

112

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

269

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-01808173
2025-1231922168
2025-11505152
2025-1021021155
2025-0939039145
2025-0811011123
2025-07606117
2025-06909118
2025-0551520119
2025-0411516106
2025-0350595
2025-0211011101
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.