Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Pyrenees (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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Pyrenees (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 34.

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34

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

25

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

63

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0110134
2025-1290933
2025-1150525
2025-1030324
2025-0950523
2025-0810119
2025-0710124
2025-0620224
2025-0530323
2025-0420222
2025-0310126
2025-0210127
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.