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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Norwood Payneham St Peters (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, 17 residential dwellings were approved in Norwood Payneham St Peters (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 167.

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167

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

102

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

516

Peak year

2019-20

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Monthly dwelling approvals

Monthly approvals split between houses and other dwellings, with a rolling 12-month total overlay.

Data table

Monthly approvals table

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PeriodHousesOtherTotalRolling 12m
2026-0114317167
2025-1210616153
2025-119716154
2025-109211148
2025-099514175
2025-087512181
2025-0711516182
2025-06808182
2025-05336235
2025-0410414266
2025-0312618319
2025-0213619313
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.