Australia Private House Approvals Rise 0.2%

Private house approvals in Australia rose by 0.2% month-on-month to 9,847 units in February, confirming preliminary estimates, following a 1.7% increase in the previous period. This marked the fourth straight monthly gain, albeit the softest in the current sequence. Across the region, private sector houses increased in New South Wales (+13.7%), Victoria (+7.7%), and South Australia (+5.8%). Meanwhile, private house permits declined in Queensland (-13.4%) and Western Australia (-7.1%). On an annual basis, private house approvals rose 6.1%, easing from an 8% increase in January.

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.

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.