Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Mundaring (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 Mundaring (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 161.

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161

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

117

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

189

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
2026-0113013161
2025-1217017160
2025-1112012155
2025-1012012153
2025-0910212165
2025-0814014159
2025-07172037168
2025-06909143
2025-05909146
2025-04606167
2025-03707170
2025-0213013174
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.