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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Katanning (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 Katanning (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 10.

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10

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

8

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

20

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
2026-0100010
2025-1220211
2025-111019
2025-101018
2025-091017
2025-082026
2025-071015
2025-060004
2025-050005
2025-042026
2025-030004
2025-020007
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.