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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Upper Lachlan Shire (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 Upper Lachlan Shire (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 41.

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41

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

20

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

60

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-0140441
2025-1260640
2025-1110136
2025-1030336
2025-0920236
2025-0820236
2025-0720239
2025-0652740
2025-0532538
2025-0420239
2025-0330339
2025-0222437
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.