Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Goulburn Mulwaree (A). 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, 18 residential dwellings were approved in Goulburn Mulwaree (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 269.

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269

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

175

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

378

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0181018269
2025-1262026258
2025-1113619242
2025-1013417238
2025-09111425233
2025-0851419221
2025-07163551204
2025-0613417162
2025-0512214146
2025-045813135
2025-03141226131
2025-02101424114
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.