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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Grant (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, 6 residential dwellings were approved in Grant (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 43.

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43

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

25

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

60

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
2026-0160643
2025-1210141
2025-1160645
2025-1050547
2025-0950547
2025-0800044
2025-0720248
2025-0630354
2025-0510153
2025-0462858
2025-0330352
2025-0230349
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.