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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wingecarribee (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, 28 residential dwellings were approved in Wingecarribee (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 345.

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345

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

197

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

564

Peak year

2018-19

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
2026-01171128345
2025-1221223344
2025-1124024339
2025-1016723350
2025-09301545339
2025-0823225305
2025-0721829302
2025-0627431288
2025-05241034273
2025-0421223259
2025-0323427288
2025-0231233279
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.