Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wangaratta (RC). 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, 21 residential dwellings were approved in Wangaratta (RC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 187.

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187

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

111

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

232

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
2026-0151621187
2025-1211516173
2025-1115015167
2025-10161127156
2025-0915015133
2025-0812012123
2025-07505119
2025-0611011121
2025-0527027113
2025-041001096
2025-03909105
2025-0231619102
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.