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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Moree Plains (A). 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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Moree Plains (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 11.

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11

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

7

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

19

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0100011
2025-1200011
2025-1110112
2025-1000012
2025-0900012
2025-0800012
2025-0760616
2025-0604412
2025-050008
2025-040009
2025-030009
2025-020009
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.