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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Plantagenet (S). 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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Plantagenet (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 41.

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41

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

24

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

38

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
2026-0120241
2025-1250544
2025-1110141
2025-1060641
2025-0930337
2025-0810135
2025-0760634
2025-0640437
2025-0530336
2025-0430334
2025-0360636
2025-0210130
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.