Seasonally adjusted building approvals in Australia rose 7.2% in June 2026 to 18,328 dwellings, driven by a 17.8% increase in private sector non-house dwellings. Total residential building value surged 15.1% to $11.75 billion, while non-residential building approvals fell 24.7% to $8.26 billion. Private sector house approvals increased 0.4% to 10,631, with Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia reporting mixed regional growth. Tasmania and Victoria saw declines in approvals. Trend estimates showed total dwellings rose 2.0%, with residential building values up 2.2%. Non-residential building values fell 24.7% seasonally adjusted but rose 1.0% in trend terms.
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