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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Moyne (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, 6 residential dwellings were approved in Moyne (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 49.

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49

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

33

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

117

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
2026-0115649
2025-1220246
2025-1120248
2025-1050551
2025-0950558
2025-0840460
2025-0772964
2025-0630359
2025-0510162
2025-0430365
2025-0360672
2025-0230369
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.