Australia’s building approvals for May 2026 saw mixed outcomes. The seasonally adjusted estimate of total dwelling units approved fell 1.1% to 17,019, down from 17,423 in the trend. Private‑sector houses increased 2.8% to 10,537, while private‑sector dwellings excluding houses dropped 10.4% to 6,034. State‑level changes varied: Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia recorded declines overall in total approvals (–8.8%, –3.0%, –1.3%), whereas South Australia, Tasmania and New South Wales posted rises (10.9%, 4.8%, 2.2%). The value of approved building work rose 13.6% to $21.07 billion. The residential building value fell 5.7% to $10.24 billion, but non‑residential work increased 41.0% to $10.83 billion, overall growth.
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