Building activity

Released Wed 7 Oct 2026, 11:30 AEDT · ABS

Australia dwelling commencements 52,201 in the June quarter 2026, up 7.0% on the quarter and up 14.4% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

New South Wales dwelling commencements 11,252 in the June quarter 2026, down 5.5% on the quarter and down 1.1% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

Victoria dwelling commencements 16,239 in the June quarter 2026, up 14.9% on the quarter and up 16.8% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

Queensland dwelling commencements 11,671 in the June quarter 2026, up 2.9% on the quarter and up 22.2% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

South Australia dwelling commencements 3,913 in the June quarter 2026, up 7.0% on the quarter and up 19.3% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

Western Australia dwelling commencements 7,240 in the June quarter 2026, up 22.1% on the quarter and up 23.3% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

Tasmania dwelling commencements 648 in the June quarter 2026, up 1.1% on the quarter and up 17.2% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

Northern Territory dwelling commencements 249 in the June quarter 2026, up 29.7% on the quarter and up 64.9% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

ACT dwelling commencements 561 in the June quarter 2026, down 62.3% on the quarter and down 2.4% over the year. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building activity, June quarter 2026, published 7 October 2026.

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Next Building activity: Wed 13 Jan 2027, 11:30 AEDT

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