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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Leeton (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Leeton (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 21.

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21

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

12

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

36

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0100021
2025-1210122
2025-1120224
2025-1020225
2025-0920226
2025-0810125
2025-0713428
2025-0612324
2025-0500021
2025-0410125
2025-0310124
2025-0240424
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.