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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wentworth (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, 5 residential dwellings were approved in Wentworth (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 51.

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51

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

29

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

89

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
2026-0150551
2025-1230348
2025-1140449
2025-1070750
2025-0940446
2025-0830345
2025-0730351
2025-0640448
2025-0580846
2025-0460640
2025-0320235
2025-0220233
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.