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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Griffith (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, 4 residential dwellings were approved in Griffith (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 140.

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140

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

78

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

221

Peak year

2023-24

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
2026-01404140
2025-12202159
2025-11549163
2025-106612158
2025-09909159
2025-0816622163
2025-0713720149
2025-06303138
2025-0582230145
2025-048210250
2025-0311213243
2025-02156239
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.