Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Goondiwindi (R). 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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Goondiwindi (R). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 10.

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10

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

6

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

33

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
2026-0110110
2025-1210110
2025-1120211
2025-101019
2025-090008
2025-081018
2025-070007
2025-060007
2025-051018
2025-040007
2025-031017
2025-022028
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.