Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Yankalilla (DC). 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, 3 residential dwellings were approved in Yankalilla (DC). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 70.

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70

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

43

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

114

Peak year

2021-22

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
2026-0130370
2025-1230371
2025-1140473
2025-1040476
2025-0990979
2025-0850575
2025-071501578
2025-0670770
2025-0590967
2025-0420261
2025-0340470
2025-0250570
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.