Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC). 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 Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 40.

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40

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

20

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

55

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
2026-0110140
2025-1240442
2025-1130341
2025-1030343
2025-0920243
2025-0850544
2025-0720241
2025-0620242
2025-0530344
2025-0470746
2025-0320245
2025-0260645
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.