Specialist Topics

Building approvals

About this topic

Building approvals are a leading indicator of residential development activity in Yarriambiack (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, 2 residential dwellings were approved in Yarriambiack (S). Over the latest 12 months, approvals totalled 16.

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16

12-month rolling total

to January 2026

6

2025-26 FYTD

Latest annual total

21

Peak year

2024-25

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
2026-0120216
2025-1200014
2025-1110115
2025-1010117
2025-0910118
2025-0800018
2025-0710119
2025-0614521
2025-0502216
2025-0410122
2025-0310122
2025-0210122
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (8731.0). Compiled by Geografia.