Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Moonee Valley (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, 39 residential dwellings were approved in Moonee Valley (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 542.

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542

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

341

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

2,458

Peak year

2016-17

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
2026-01162339542
2025-12204666524
2025-11186381481
2025-10231235444
2025-09183755742
2025-08171431725
2025-07181634726
2025-0614822739
2025-05164864756
2025-04161026759
2025-03252146796
2025-02182543797
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.