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Building approvals

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Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Walkerville (M). 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 Walkerville (M). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 164.

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164

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

22

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

175

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-01224164
2025-12202165
2025-11505164
2025-10101177
2025-09404180
2025-08202178
2025-07404179
2025-06101175
2025-05000175
2025-04303175
2025-03202174
2025-021135136173
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.