8731.0 - Building Approvals, Australia, April 2013

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 30/05/2013

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Main Features Building Approvals,Australia Dwelling Units Approved, State Trends About this Release Dwelling approvals rise slightly in April (Media Release)	BUILDING APPROVALS AUSTRALIA NUMBER OF TOTAL DWELLING UNITS The trend estimate for Australia rose 0.4% in April. In seasonally adjusted terms the estimate rose 9.1% to 13,774 dwellings. NUMBER OF PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector houses approved rose 1.0% in April. In seasonally adjusted terms the estimate rose 2.5% to 7,832 houses. NUMBER OF PRIVATE SECTOR DWELLINGS EXCLUDING HOUSES The trend estimate for private sector dwelling units excluding houses fell 0.4% in April. In seasonally adjusted terms the estimate rose 18.0% to 5,660 dwellings. VALUE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING The trend estimate for the value of new residential building approved was flat in April after falling for three months. VALUE OF ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING The trend estimate for the value of alterations and additions to residential building rose 0.4% in April and has risen for five months VALUE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING The trend estimate for the value of non-residential building approved rose 2.7% in April and has risen for six months. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.