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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Tenterfield (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, 4 residential dwellings were approved in Tenterfield (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 45.

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45

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

27

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

48

Peak year

2020-21

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
2026-0140445
2025-1210143
2025-1130343
2025-1070741
2025-0940436
2025-0820234
2025-0760634
2025-0640431
2025-0530329
2025-0410129
2025-0370731
2025-0230326
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.