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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Walgett (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, 3 residential dwellings were approved in Walgett (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 16.

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16

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

11

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

13

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
2026-0112316
2025-1200013
2025-1100013
2025-1040413
2025-090229
2025-080007
2025-072027
2025-060005
2025-052025
2025-040003
2025-031013
2025-020222
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.