Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Narromine (A). 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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Narromine (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 16.

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16

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

9

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

19

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0110116
2025-1200015
2025-1110116
2025-1020215
2025-0912314
2025-0800011
2025-0720211
2025-0602213
2025-0520211
2025-0400010
2025-0320210
2025-021018
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.