Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C). 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, 9 residential dwellings were approved in Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 58.

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58

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

26

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

71

Peak year

2018-19

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
2026-0136958
2025-1200050
2025-1120261
2025-1020269
2025-0910169
2025-0803370
2025-0709970
2025-0610162
2025-05281064
2025-0432558
2025-030121256
2025-0204453
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.