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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Tamworth 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, 29 residential dwellings were approved in Tamworth Regional (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 378.

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378

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

260

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

412

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
2026-0123629378
2025-1220424365
2025-11281846354
2025-10251742339
2025-0950656344
2025-0815823353
2025-07281240345
2025-0619625344
2025-0515419339
2025-04101121342
2025-03241236338
2025-029817338
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.