Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Laverton (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 Laverton (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 0.

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0

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

0

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

6

Peak year

2023-24

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
2026-010000
2025-120000
2025-110000
2025-100003
2025-090003
2025-080003
2025-070003
2025-060003
2025-050008
2025-040008
2025-030008
2025-020008
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.