Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Woorabinda (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, 27 residential dwellings were approved in Woorabinda (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 33.

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33

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

27

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

27

Peak year

2025-26 FYTD

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
2026-012702733
2025-120006
2025-1100010
2025-1000010
2025-0900010
2025-0800010
2025-0700010
2025-0660610
2025-050004
2025-040004
2025-030004
2025-020004
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.