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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Naracoorte and Lucindale (DC). 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 Naracoorte and Lucindale (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 29.

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29

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

9

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

42

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
2026-0100029
2025-1220229
2025-1130329
2025-1020227
2025-0910128
2025-0810128
2025-0700031
2025-0620231
2025-0510130
2025-041301331
2025-0320219
2025-0220217
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.