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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Redland (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, 77 residential dwellings were approved in Redland (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,350.

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1,350

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

924

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,490

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-01743771,350
2025-127614901,395
2025-11165502151,396
2025-10120141341,368
2025-09103471501,382
2025-0898581561,339
2025-0786161021,329
2025-0662631251,367
2025-05732751,345
2025-04620621,392
2025-037819971,423
2025-02661671,414
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.