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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in North Burnett (R). 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 North Burnett (R). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 30.

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30

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

16

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

33

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-0100030
2025-1250531
2025-1100028
2025-1000031
2025-0920239
2025-0840439
2025-0750536
2025-0600033
2025-0550535
2025-0440433
2025-0320230
2025-0230328
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.