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Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wyndham (C). 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, 140 residential dwellings were approved in Wyndham (C). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 3,993.

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3,993

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

2,223

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

6,313

Peak year

2020-21

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
2026-01122181403,993
2025-12189572464,115
2025-11254392934,172
2025-10335884234,325
2025-09333393724,430
2025-08279603394,426
2025-07373374104,557
2025-06347253724,562
2025-05350393894,577
2025-04256573134,660
2025-03298523504,719
2025-02318283464,768
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.