Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Gunnedah (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Gunnedah (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 31.

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31

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

20

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

69

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
2026-0100031
2025-1220231
2025-11281030
2025-1010122
2025-0910129
2025-0840429
2025-0720229
2025-0620229
2025-0500028
2025-0430329
2025-0340429
2025-0220230
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.