Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Kowanyama (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 Kowanyama (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 19.

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19

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

0

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

19

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-0100019
2025-1200019
2025-1100019
2025-1000019
2025-0900019
2025-0800019
2025-0700019
2025-0600019
2025-0500019
2025-0400019
2025-031901919
2025-020001
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.