Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Streaky Bay (DC). 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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Streaky Bay (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 18.

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18

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

10

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

34

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-0120218
2025-1210116
2025-1100015
2025-1030318
2025-0900016
2025-0820216
2025-0720215
2025-0610114
2025-0520223
2025-0410121
2025-0320221
2025-0220219
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.