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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Queenscliffe (B). 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 Queenscliffe (B). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 23.

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23

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

11

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

35

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
2026-0110123
2025-1210122
2025-1100022
2025-1020225
2025-0920223
2025-0810123
2025-0740424
2025-0610122
2025-0530323
2025-0410122
2025-0322422
2025-0230318
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.