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30.09.202601:30:00UTC+00Australian Building Approvals Surge 19.4% YoY in August, Doubling July Growth

Australia’s building approvals accelerated sharply in August 2026, with the indicator climbing 19.40% year-over-year, more than double the 9.00% annual growth recorded in July 2026.

The latest figures, updated on 30 September 2026, show a strong pickup in approvals activity compared with the same month a year earlier. By contrast, July’s 9.00% reading was itself a year-over-year comparison to July 2025, underscoring how momentum has strengthened heading into late winter.

The August data suggest a notable upswing in construction intentions compared with last year, highlighting a marked improvement from the already positive pace seen in July. Both the current and previous readings are measured as changes versus their respective months a year ago, providing a consistent year-over-year gauge of sector performance.

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