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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Marion (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, 25 residential dwellings were approved in Marion (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 847.

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847

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

505

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

827

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-01121325847
2025-12303464857
2025-11403878830
2025-10403676807
2025-09334073775
2025-08302353763
2025-0721115136750
2025-06264470764
2025-05533891743
2025-04382260690
2025-03235881670
2025-02241640644
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.