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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Port Lincoln (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, 3 residential dwellings were approved in Port Lincoln (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 37.

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37

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

23

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

80

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
2026-0130337
2025-1210136
2025-1120241
2025-1040440
2025-0910136
2025-0827942
2025-0730337
2025-0620236
2025-0540435
2025-0410133
2025-0340433
2025-0230329
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.