Figures are unitary counts (#) not seasonally adjusted (NSA). The series start at July 2011. Geo coverage is seven of nine states or territories, and 89 of 106 level 4 statistical areas (SA4s).

The series reside in the historical catalog (Australia » Real Estate » Residential » Stage of construction » Permits » Monthly) and include, for example:

• HSQPMTTHOUTUUM.IAUS_102 = Building Approvals - Houses - By public and private sectors - Count of dwelling units, (#, NSA) - for Central Coast
• HSQPMTTOTHTUUM.IAUS_305 = Building Approvals - Dwellings excluding houses - By public and private sectors - Count of dwelling units, (#, NSA) - for Brisbane Inner City

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