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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Singleton (A). 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, 6 residential dwellings were approved in Singleton (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 62.

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62

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

42

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

106

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
2026-0160662
2025-1220261
2025-11921162
2025-1022458
2025-0942659
2025-0860660
2025-0752758
2025-0630355
2025-0530356
2025-0460654
2025-0330350
2025-0250553
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.