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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Hawkesbury (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, 16 residential dwellings were approved in Hawkesbury (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 395.

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395

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

258

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

507

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
2026-0115116395
2025-1234438409
2025-1146046401
2025-1041445386
2025-0934236367
2025-0840040363
2025-0735237353
2025-0623225355
2025-0523225365
2025-0420323411
2025-03211233433
2025-0229231431
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.