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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Snowy Monaro Regional (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Snowy Monaro Regional (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 69.

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69

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

40

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

153

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0100069
2025-1280879
2025-113101373
2025-1015662
2025-0960663
2025-0830368
2025-0722471
2025-0643775
2025-0540476
2025-0442682
2025-0370793
2025-0232589
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.