How many new dwellings were approved in Hawkesbury?

Hawkesbury approved 460 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — up 30% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 420 houses and 40 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Hawkesbury?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Hawkesbury ranks #107 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Hawkesbury

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

460

dwellings (last 12 mo)

420

houses

units

#107

of councils, by volume

+30%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Hawkesbury

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).