Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Manjimup (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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Manjimup (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 39.

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39

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

17

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

63

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
2026-0120239
2025-1220239
2025-1140439
2025-1040442
2025-0930339
2025-0800038
2025-0702241
2025-0600042
2025-0570745
2025-0470740
2025-0350537
2025-0230336
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.