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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Nedlands (C). 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, 10 residential dwellings were approved in Nedlands (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 161.

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161

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

63

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

464

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
2026-017310161
2025-12404168
2025-1111011203
2025-10606195
2025-09808211
2025-08505203
2025-0731619203
2025-0681624206
2025-0533134186
2025-0412820165
2025-03101020156
2025-02000151
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.