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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Hunters Hill (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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Hunters Hill (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 29.

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29

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

13

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

49

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0120229
2025-1220229
2025-1132528
2025-1020224
2025-0910126
2025-0800027
2025-0710129
2025-0620231
2025-0520232
2025-0414533
2025-0340429
2025-0212327
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.