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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Victoria Park (T). 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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Victoria Park (T). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 317.

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317

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

61

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

364

Peak year

2016-17

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
2026-01202317
2025-12347321
2025-11437318
2025-1017724319
2025-0912012303
2025-08235300
2025-07404305
2025-068311314
2025-0551823313
2025-048206214300
2025-0351689
2025-0220288
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.