Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Warrumbungle Shire (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, 0 residential dwellings were approved in Warrumbungle Shire (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 13.

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13

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

11

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

12

Peak year

2023-24

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
2026-0100013
2025-1230313
2025-1120211
2025-102029
2025-090007
2025-080007
2025-070447
2025-060226
2025-050004
2025-040004
2025-030004
2025-020005
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.