Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Hay (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 Hay (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 4.

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4

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

3

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

8

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
2026-010004
2025-120004
2025-110004
2025-101015
2025-090005
2025-081015
2025-071016
2025-060006
2025-050006
2025-040007
2025-031018
2025-020007
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.