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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Mildura (RC). 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, 23 residential dwellings were approved in Mildura (RC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 362.

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362

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

237

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

411

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
2026-0123023362
2025-1220222361
2025-1130030353
2025-1037037347
2025-09294675337
2025-0824024273
2025-0726026263
2025-0636844262
2025-0521223247
2025-0418220248
2025-0318018243
2025-0220020246
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.