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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Mid Murray (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, 5 residential dwellings were approved in Mid Murray (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 163.

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163

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

81

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

200

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
2026-01505163
2025-1210010169
2025-1111011171
2025-1010010178
2025-0912012190
2025-0817017197
2025-0716016202
2025-0611011200
2025-0519019206
2025-0421021203
2025-0318018201
2025-0213013197
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.