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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Torres (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 Torres (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 21.

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21

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

20

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

20

Peak year

2025-26 FYTD

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
2026-0100021
2025-1200021
2025-1100021
2025-1020221
2025-091801819
2025-080001
2025-070001
2025-0600010
2025-0500010
2025-0410110
2025-0300010
2025-0200019
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.
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