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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Port Adelaide Enfield (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, 55 residential dwellings were approved in Port Adelaide Enfield (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,111.

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1,111

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

695

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,377

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

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PeriodHousesOtherTotalRolling 12m
2026-013619551,111
2025-1232951271,138
2025-116722891,112
2025-1073961691,102
2025-094842901,001
2025-08211940977
2025-0739861251,054
2025-064219611,022
2025-054236781,074
2025-0481271081,094
2025-034823711,051
2025-028216981,052
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.