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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Greater Shepparton (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, 59 residential dwellings were approved in Greater Shepparton (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 592.

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592

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

335

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

623

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
2026-01451459592
2025-12291847559
2025-11311647548
2025-10451560524
2025-0945045506
2025-0839342502
2025-0729635481
2025-06311142477
2025-0568068460
2025-04381654426
2025-03452166412
2025-0227027386
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.