Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Kingston (DC) (SA). 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 Kingston (DC) (SA). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 22.

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22

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

13

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

46

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-0100022
2025-1230324
2025-1110121
2025-1020223
2025-0930321
2025-0810119
2025-0730321
2025-0610121
2025-0510121
2025-0420222
2025-0330322
2025-0220220
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.