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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Loxton Waikerie (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Loxton Waikerie (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 54.

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54

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

32

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

52

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
2026-0100054
2025-1210155
2025-1130355
2025-1040454
2025-0940460
2025-083151867
2025-0720251
2025-0640452
2025-0530350
2025-0480852
2025-0350545
2025-0220240
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.