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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Manningham (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, 14 residential dwellings were approved in Manningham (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 483.

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483

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

247

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,534

Peak year

2018-19

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
2026-0114014483
2025-12201939485
2025-11161430466
2025-1028937478
2025-0922830471
2025-08281341487
2025-07243256477
2025-06233659460
2025-05161834457
2025-0421930532
2025-03255176563
2025-02191837536
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.