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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Gympie (R). 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, 38 residential dwellings were approved in Gympie (R). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 546.

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546

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

276

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

571

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-0130838546
2025-1216622546
2025-1133437565
2025-10341246571
2025-0928331578
2025-08371855590
2025-07291847570
2025-06412465571
2025-05352459541
2025-04251035528
2025-0348250528
2025-0259261508
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.