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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Kingborough (M). 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, 7 residential dwellings were approved in Kingborough (M). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 142.

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142

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

93

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

328

Peak year

2020-21

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
2026-01707142
2025-12909145
2025-1114014139
2025-10505132
2025-0912012147
2025-0840040141
2025-07606110
2025-06606107
2025-0513013107
2025-04909117
2025-03606111
2025-0215015113
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.