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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Logan (C). 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, 349 residential dwellings were approved in Logan (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 4,438.

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4,438

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

2,723

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

4,676

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
2026-01288613494,438
2025-12216903064,322
2025-112622184804,334
2025-103331634964,221
2025-09217532704,139
2025-08296703664,198
2025-07373834564,203
2025-063271274544,119
2025-05302843863,979
2025-04294443383,901
2025-03239372763,844
2025-02249122613,838
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.