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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Onkaparinga (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, 60 residential dwellings were approved in Onkaparinga (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,087.

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1,087

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

662

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,090

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

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PeriodHousesOtherTotalRolling 12m
2026-013822601,087
2025-1290321221,071
2025-1169381071,001
2025-107932111963
2025-098623109919
2025-08681583879
2025-07541670883
2025-06581876883
2025-05603494907
2025-04325284913
2025-034557102886
2025-0260969855
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.