Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Toodyay (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Toodyay (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 48.

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48

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

21

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

46

Peak year

2017-18

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
2026-0100048
2025-1230350
2025-1100051
2025-1030356
2025-0950554
2025-0830350
2025-0770749
2025-0630345
2025-0540444
2025-0450541
2025-0390939
2025-0260635
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.