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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Golden Plains (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, 11 residential dwellings were approved in Golden Plains (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 156.

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156

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

98

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

274

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
2026-0111011156
2025-1211011153
2025-1115015152
2025-1017017152
2025-0914014149
2025-0819019146
2025-0711011137
2025-0613013140
2025-0515015136
2025-0411011135
2025-03909138
2025-0210010150
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.