This indicator tracks the month-over-month change in the number of government approvals issued for the construction of new private sector houses in Australia. It is a key leading indicator for the construction industry and the broader housing market, as approvals precede actual construction activity. A rising trend in approvals suggests future growth in residential investment and related consumer spending on home goods.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collects data from local government authorities and other building certifiers. The month-over-month percentage change is calculated using seasonally adjusted figures to account for predictable monthly variations.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | -4.20 | 1.00 | -5.20 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 0.00 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | -1.00 | -1.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | -1.00 | 0.20 | -1.20 |
| May 11, 2026 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 0.40 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 0.00 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | -2.10 | -2.10 | 0.00 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | -2.10 | -1.80 | -0.30 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 4.00 | 1.00 | +3.00 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | -2.60 | -2.60 | 0.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -2.60 | 0.50 | -3.10 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1.10 | 0.80 | +0.30 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | -2.00 | -0.20 | -1.80 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | -2.00 | 0.20 | -2.20 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 0.00 |
| May 30, 2025 | 3.10 | 3.00 | +0.10 |
| May 13, 2025 | -4.50 | -4.50 | 0.00 |
| May 6, 2025 | -4.50 | -1.60 | -2.90 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 | 0.50 | +0.50 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 1.10 | -0.30 | +1.40 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | -3.00 | 0.40 | -3.40 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | -1.70 | -1.70 | 0.00 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | -5.20 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | -5.20 | 1.20 | -6.40 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 2.20 | 0.60 | +1.60 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.30 | +0.20 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.20 | +0.40 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | -0.50 | -0.50 | 0.00 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | -0.50 | 2.00 | -2.50 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 2.10 | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | -1.60 | -1.60 | 0.00 |
| May 30, 2024 | -1.60 | -1.20 | -0.40 |
| May 9, 2024 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 0.00 |
| May 2, 2024 | 3.80 | -6.30 | +10.10 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 10.70 | 10.70 | 0.00 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 10.70 | 5.10 | +5.60 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | -9.90 | 1.20 | -11.10 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | -0.50 | 0.50 | -1.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0 ↓ |
| Jun 10, 2026 | -1 | -1 | 0 ↓ |
| May 11, 2026 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0 ↓ |
