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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Murray Bridge (RC). 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, 8 residential dwellings were approved in Murray Bridge (RC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 281.

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281

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

173

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

202

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-01808281
2025-1248957282
2025-1123023231
2025-1023023219
2025-0925025206
2025-08707197
2025-0792130216
2025-06808202
2025-0532032204
2025-0444448188
2025-0313013150
2025-02707153
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.