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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Kyogle (A). 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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Kyogle (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 31.

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31

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

19

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

38

Peak year

2018-19

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
2026-0110131
2025-1250531
2025-1120226
2025-1010126
2025-0922428
2025-0820226
2025-0713426
2025-0620223
2025-0520222
2025-0422426
2025-0330325
2025-0210122
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.