Building Approvals in Australian property
Everything we've published on building approvals — 7 expert guides and news pieces, plus 0 related free calculators.
Australian Dwelling Approvals Fell 6.1% in August 2026
ABS dwelling approvals fell to 16,953 in August 2026. Detached house approvals rose while other private dwellings fell. What the split means for reading supply data.
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NewsAustralian Dwelling Approvals Fell 3.6% in July 2026
Australian dwelling approvals fell 3.6% to 17,687 in July 2026, while the trend estimate rose. See the dwelling-type, state and data-limit details.
NewsCouncil Projects Housing Accord Target for Late 2030
The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council now projects the 1.2 million-home Accord target will be reached in the December quarter 2030. See the state progress and data limits.
NewsAustralian Dwelling Approvals Rose 7.2% in June 2026
ABS data show Australian dwelling approvals rose to 18,328 in June 2026, led by multi-unit approvals. See the national, dwelling-type and state results and their limits.
NewsAustralian Dwelling Approvals Fell 1.1% in May 2026
ABS data shows total dwelling approvals fell in May 2026 as apartment and other multi-unit approvals declined, while private house approvals rose.
PropertyBuilding Approvals vs Commencements and Completions in Australia
A practical guide to Australian housing supply data: what building approvals, dwelling commencements, work under construction and completions each measure.
NewsAustralia's Housing Construction Gap: What the Accord Data Shows
Current National Housing Accord data on approvals, commencements and completions, why the stages differ and what the national figures cannot predict.