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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wagin (S). 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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Wagin (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 6.

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6

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

5

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

5

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
2026-010006
2025-121016
2025-110005
2025-100005
2025-092026
2025-081014
2025-071013
2025-060002
2025-050002
2025-040002
2025-030002
2025-021012
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.