Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Tweed (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, 8 residential dwellings were approved in Tweed (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 330.

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330

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

236

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

691

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
2026-01808330
2025-12729337
2025-1117219351
2025-1014721366
2025-09141226371
2025-082198119359
2025-0726834280
2025-0614014287
2025-0513417300
2025-04171936311
2025-0314014309
2025-0212113307
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.