Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Goyder (DC). 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 Goyder (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 11.

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11

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

9

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

14

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
2026-0110111
2025-1220210
2025-110008
2025-102028
2025-090006
2025-082027
2025-072025
2025-060003
2025-050005
2025-040006
2025-031016
2025-021015
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.