Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

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

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12

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

3

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

21

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
2026-0100012
2025-1220215
2025-1100016
2025-1000016
2025-0900017
2025-0800020
2025-0710120
2025-0610120
2025-0520220
2025-0420219
2025-0320217
2025-0220216
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.