Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Wyndham-East Kimberley (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, 5 residential dwellings were approved in Wyndham-East Kimberley (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 37.

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37

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

34

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

34

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
2026-0150537
2025-1200032
2025-110171733
2025-1010118
2025-09461020
2025-0800011
2025-0710115
2025-0620214
2025-0500012
2025-0400013
2025-0310119
2025-0200018
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.