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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Robe (DC). 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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Robe (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 32.

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32

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

19

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

48

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
2026-0120232
2025-1240431
2025-1130330
2025-1030330
2025-0920228
2025-0850528
2025-0700025
2025-0630327
2025-0530326
2025-0460625
2025-0310123
2025-0200023
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.