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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Moorabool (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, 53 residential dwellings were approved in Moorabool (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 307.

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307

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

169

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

526

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
2026-01134053307
2025-1216319264
2025-1115116265
2025-1012618278
2025-0910313278
2025-0824529278
2025-0721021275
2025-0624327278
2025-0524226266
2025-04231235265
2025-0324125276
2025-0221425261
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.