Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Kingston (C) (Vic.). 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, 22 residential dwellings were approved in Kingston (C) (Vic.). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 570.

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570

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

290

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,722

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
2026-0191322570
2025-1218826567
2025-11191736579
2025-10191938595
2025-0919928634
2025-08104151643
2025-07177289648
2025-06192140587
2025-05223355582
2025-04122537767
2025-03162339774
2025-021297109775
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.