Australia Private House Approvals Fall 5.3% in September

Private-sector house approvals in Australia dropped 5.3% month-on-month to 10,432 units in September 2026, flash data showed. The latest result came after rising 5.4% in the previous month. Permits declined in New South Wales (-1.8%) and Victoria (-0.1%), while growing in Western Australia (1.9%), South Australia (1.8%), and Queensland (0.4%). On an annual basis, private-sector house approvals rose 9.6%. "The September fall in private-sector house approvals is the largest since August 2025," Daniel Rossi, ABS head of construction statistics, said.

Private sector house approvals in Australia rose 3.7% month-on-month to 10,885 units in August 2026, in line with flash data. The latest result was the strongest monthly rise since July 2025, reversing from a 1.9% decline in the previous month. Permits grew the most in South Australia (27.7%), followed by Western Australia (8.6%), Queensland (6.5%), and Victoria (0.5%). In contrast, approvals in New South Wales fell 4.5%. On an annual basis, private house approvals jumped 18.4%, picking up from an 8.2% increase in July.

Private sector house approvals in Australia rose 3.7% month-on-month to 10,885 units in August 2026, according to preliminary estimates, rebounding from a revised 1.9% decline in July. The increase marked the strongest monthly rise since July 2025, pointing to a renewed improvement in housing approval activity across most states. South Australia recorded the largest increase, with approvals jumping 27.7%, followed by Western Australia (8.6%), Queensland (6.5%), and Victoria (0.5%). New South Wales (-4.5%) was the only major state to record a decline. Approvals for private-sector dwellings excluding houses slipped 21.4% to 5674 units. On an annual basis, private house approvals rose 18.4% rising sharply from an 8.2% increase in July.