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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Vincent (C). 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, 115 residential dwellings were approved in Vincent (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 358.

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358

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

217

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

315

Peak year

2020-21

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
2026-017108115358
2025-12707276
2025-11808289
2025-10707287
2025-09505284
2025-08505316
2025-0776370329
2025-06112266
2025-0511101112269
2025-04404168
2025-0312012173
2025-029211166
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.