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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Rockdale (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 June 2017. The rolling 12-month total smooths volatility to show the underlying trend rather than one-off monthly swings.

Key insight

In June 2017, 331 residential dwellings were approved in Rockdale (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,762.

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1,762

12-month rolling total

to June 2017

1,762

2016-17

Latest annual total

1,762

Peak year

2016-17

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
2017-06103213311,762
2017-0517219-
2017-041499113-
2017-03125769-
2017-02114354-
2017-01127587-
2016-1222224-
2016-1114108122-
2016-10291746-
2016-0913481494-
2016-0821627-
2016-0714362376-
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.