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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Moira (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, 13 residential dwellings were approved in Moira (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 309.

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309

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

180

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

300

Peak year

2023-24

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
2026-0113013309
2025-1215015312
2025-1122022313
2025-1027633311
2025-0932032305
2025-0825025292
2025-07301040290
2025-0621425267
2025-0524832265
2025-0422022258
2025-0329231269
2025-0219019267
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.