Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wongan-Ballidu (S). 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 Wongan-Ballidu (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 2.

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2

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

0

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

5

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
2026-010002
2025-120002
2025-110002
2025-100003
2025-090005
2025-080005
2025-070005
2025-060005
2025-050005
2025-042025
2025-030003
2025-020003
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.