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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Liverpool Plains (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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Liverpool Plains (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 11.

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11

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

9

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

20

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-0120211
2025-1220211
2025-110009
2025-100009
2025-092029
2025-080007
2025-073039
2025-061016
2025-051018
2025-040008
2025-030009
2025-0200014
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.