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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Mandurah (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, 134 residential dwellings were approved in Mandurah (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,579.

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1,579

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

881

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,457

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
2026-0113401341,579
2025-12121151361,531
2025-11870871,461
2025-1013901391,473
2025-09130101401,520
2025-0811021121,473
2025-0712581331,479
2025-0699551541,457
2025-0512371301,403
2025-0412471311,411
2025-0315921611,386
2025-0212201221,313
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.