Private house approvals in Australia grew 0.2% month-on-month to 9,847 units in February 2026, preliminary estimates showed, following an upwardly revised 1.7% rise in the previous month. This was the fourth consecutive monthly increase, highlighting continued demand for detached housing. Approvals for private sector houses were mixed: New South Wales (13.7%), Victoria (7.7%), and South Australia (5.8%) rose, while Queensland (-13.4%), and Western Australia (-7.1%) fell. On an annual basis, private house approvals increased 6.1% in February, following an upwardly revised 8.0% rise in January. source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Private House Approvals in Australia decreased to 0.20 percent in February from 1.10 percent in January of 2026. Private House Approvals in Australia averaged 0.14 percent from 1983 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.90 percent in August of 1997 and a record low of -18.60 percent in June of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Private House Approvals. Australia Private House Approvals MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-10 12:30 AM
Private House Approvals MoM Final
Jan 1.1% 1.2% 1.1% 1.1%
2026-04-01 12:30 AM
Private House Approvals MoM Prel
Feb 0.2% 1.7% 0.3%
2026-04-10 01:30 AM
Private House Approvals MoM Final
Feb 1.7% 0.2% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average House Prices 1074.70 1046.00 AUD Thousand Dec 2025
Building Permits 19022.00 14669.00 Units Feb 2026
Building Permits MoM 29.70 -7.20 percent Feb 2026
Building Permits YoY 14.00 -15.70 percent Feb 2026
Construction Work Done -0.10 0.10 percent Dec 2025
Cotality Dwelling Prices MoM 0.60 0.70 percent Mar 2026
Home Loans MoM 65315.00 59064.90 AUD Million Dec 2025
Home Ownership Rate 66.00 66.20 percent Dec 2020
House Permits 9847.00 9831.00 Units Feb 2026
Investment Lending for Homes 39776.50 33816.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
Mortgage Rate 5.50 5.50 Percent Jan 2026
HIA New Home Sales MoM 4080.00 4857.00 Units Nov 2025
Private House Approvals MoM 0.20 1.70 percent Feb 2026
Residential Property Prices 4.78 4.03 Percent Sep 2025


Australia Private House Approvals MoM
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.20 1.70 16.90 -18.60 1983 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Australia Private House Approval Growth Eases
Private house approvals in Australia grew 0.2% month-on-month to 9,847 units in February 2026, preliminary estimates showed, following an upwardly revised 1.7% rise in the previous month. This was the fourth consecutive monthly increase, highlighting continued demand for detached housing. Approvals for private sector houses were mixed: New South Wales (13.7%), Victoria (7.7%), and South Australia (5.8%) rose, while Queensland (-13.4%), and Western Australia (-7.1%) fell. On an annual basis, private house approvals increased 6.1% in February, following an upwardly revised 8.0% rise in January.
2026-04-01
Australia Private House Permits Up 1.1%
Private house approvals in Australia rose 1.1% month-on-month to 9,753 units in January 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and following a 1.2% growth in the previous month. This was the third consecutive monthly increase, highlighting continued demand for detached housing. Approvals across states were mixed, with Western Australia (11.5%), New South Wales (1.9%), and Queensland (1.8%) recording increases, while South Australia (-8.9%) and Victoria (-3.8%) saw declines. On an annual basis, private house approvals increased 7.1%, after a 7.5% rise in December.
2026-03-10
Australia Private House Permits Grow for 3rd Month
Private house approvals in Australia increased 1.1% month-on-month to 9,753 units in January 2026, following an upwardly revised 1.2% growth in the previous month, according to a preliminary estimate. The latest result marked a third straight monthly expansion, underscoring steady resilience in detached housing demand. Approvals rose in New South Wales (1.9%), Queensland (1.8%), and Western Australia (11.5%), but declined in Victoria (-3.8%) and South Australia (-8.9%). On an annual basis, private house approvals expanded 7.1%, after a 7.5% increase in December.
2026-03-03