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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Jerramungup (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 Jerramungup (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 9.

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9

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

2

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

33

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
2026-010009
2025-1200010
2025-1100011
2025-1010114
2025-0910115
2025-0800015
2025-0700017
2025-0600020
2025-0510121
2025-0430325
2025-0320226
2025-0210126
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.