Country comparison
Building Approvals by Country
Building approvals are the Australian / Asia-Pacific equivalent of US building permits — authorisations issued for new residential construction. They are the earliest stage in the Australian housing pipeline.
Why compare Building Approvals across countries?
Australian housing is highly interest-sensitive and a major driver of consumer spending via wealth effects. Building approvals lead housing starts and feed directly into RBA thinking on the policy path, with implications for AUD.
How to read the country list
Read year-over-year change. Detached-house vs apartment split matters because apartment approvals are more volatile and policy-sensitive.
Supported countries
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| Country / Currency | Frequency | Unit | Source | History | Links |
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Australia
AUD / Australian Dollar
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Monthly | Number of Dwellings | ABS | History from 2000-01-31 (26.4 years) |