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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Strathbogie (S). 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, 5 residential dwellings were approved in Strathbogie (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 74.

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74

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

33

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

137

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
2026-0150574
2025-1290973
2025-1140468
2025-1040468
2025-0950567
2025-0820271
2025-0740475
2025-0670788
2025-051501584
2025-0440482
2025-0360682
2025-0245981
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.