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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Ryde (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, 20 residential dwellings were approved in Ryde (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 1,436.

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1,436

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

887

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

2,287

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
2026-01614201,436
2025-12145425561,455
2025-11164359931
2025-101747641,181
2025-091238501,339
2025-081250621,329
2025-071759761,442
2025-061440541,421
2025-051960791,431
2025-041638541,721
2025-03232182411,705
2025-0261151211,518
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.