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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in West Arnhem (R). 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 West Arnhem (R). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 31.

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31

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

13

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

25

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
2026-0100031
2025-1200031
2025-1100031
2025-103101336
2025-0900023
2025-0800023
2025-0700025
2025-0604425
2025-0500021
2025-04741122
2025-0300013
2025-0230313
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.