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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Gosnells (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, 57 residential dwellings were approved in Gosnells (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 726.

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726

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

428

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

812

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
2026-01203757726
2025-1238745705
2025-1158058707
2025-1059362729
2025-0962769739
2025-0872678712
2025-0751859688
2025-0629231704
2025-054768115726
2025-0443245704
2025-0345449705
2025-0256258721
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.