Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Loddon (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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Loddon (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 27.

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27

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

12

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

28

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-0110127
2025-1220227
2025-1100027
2025-1040428
2025-0930328
2025-0820227
2025-0700027
2025-0630328
2025-0530328
2025-0410126
2025-0320227
2025-0260625
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.