Australia’s building approval statistics for March 2026 show a decline in dwellings approved, with the seasonally adjusted estimate falling 10.5% to 17,300 units. Private‑sector house approvals rose 0.9% to 10,194, while private‑sector dwellings excluding houses fell 26.0% to 6,632. The total value of residential building approvals dropped 15.8% to $10.77 billion, and non‑residential building approvals fell 25.3% to $5.97 billion. State‑level data indicate mixed movements: Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia saw declines of 16.9%, 15.5%, 6.4% and 2.1% respectively, whereas New South Wales and Tasmania experienced modest increases of 3.2% and 2.6%. These figures reflect a broader trend of reduced construction activity following the pandemic recovery period.
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