How many new dwellings were approved in Ballarat?

Ballarat approved 1,374 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — up 96% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 1,075 houses and 299 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Ballarat?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Ballarat ranks #40 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Ballarat

New residential dwellings approved in the Ballarat council area, from Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend over time.

1,374

dwellings (last 12 mo)

1,075

houses

299

units

#40

of councils, by volume

+96%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

Rolling 12-month total of dwellings approved — the supply trend for Ballarat, smoothing out the month-to-month noise.

Crime in BallaratSee reported offences and the long-run trend for this council.

Suburbs in Ballarat

Flood and bushfire exposure, crime, school catchments and zoning for each suburb in this council area.

Dwelling units approved (new residential), for the whole council area — a planning-stage indicator, not completed homes, and lumpy month to month. Units = townhouses and apartments. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (CC BY 4.0).