Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Hinchinbrook (S). 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 Hinchinbrook (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 25.

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25

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

19

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

40

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
2026-0100025
2025-1200026
2025-1112329
2025-1020226
2025-0970744
2025-0820239
2025-0750541
2025-0610140
2025-0500042
2025-0410144
2025-0320245
2025-0220244
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.