BUILDING APPROVALS


NUMBER OF TOTAL DWELLING UNITS

The trend estimate for Australia fell 1.9% in September.


NUMBER OF PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSES

The trend estimate for private sector houses approved fell 1.5% in September.


NUMBER OF PRIVATE SECTOR DWELLINGS EXCLUDING HOUSES

The trend estimate for private sector dwelling units excluding houses fell 2.7% in September.


VALUE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

The trend estimate for the value of new residential building approved fell 1.9% in September and has fallen for nine months.


VALUE OF ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

The trend estimate for the value of alterations and additions to residential building was flat in September after falling for seven months.


VALUE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

The trend estimate for the value of non-residential building approved fell 0.7% in September and has fallen for 14 months.