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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Hindmarsh (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 Hindmarsh (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 7.

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7

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

4

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

15

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
2026-010007
2025-120007
2025-110007
2025-100009
2025-093039
2025-0810113
2025-0700014
2025-0610115
2025-0510114
2025-0400014
2025-0310114
2025-0200013
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.