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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Tumby 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, 1 residential dwellings were approved in Tumby Bay (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 16.

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16

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

7

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

38

Peak year

2019-20

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
2026-0110116
2025-1200017
2025-1120219
2025-1010118
2025-0910117
2025-0800017
2025-0720217
2025-0640418
2025-0520214
2025-0420212
2025-0310110
2025-020009
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.