Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Narrogin (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 Narrogin (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 10.

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10

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

4

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

19

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0100010
2025-1210111
2025-1110110
2025-1000010
2025-0900010
2025-0810110
2025-071019
2025-060008
2025-0510112
2025-0410112
2025-0300012
2025-0213412
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.