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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wollondilly (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, 44 residential dwellings were approved in Wollondilly (A). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 785.

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785

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

494

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

1,026

Peak year

2022-23

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
2026-01321244785
2025-12441862770
2025-11502474760
2025-10651883743
2025-09652691715
2025-08301646692
2025-07623294813
2025-06464995785
2025-0554458750
2025-04291039766
2025-03351247773
2025-0244852806
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.