Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Latrobe (M) (Tas.). 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, 4 residential dwellings were approved in Latrobe (M) (Tas.). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 91.

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91

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

58

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

192

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
2026-0140491
2025-1213013100
2025-11909121
2025-1011011121
2025-0910010120
2025-08505128
2025-07606129
2025-0616016134
2025-05404128
2025-04303131
2025-03505137
2025-02505145
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.