How many new dwellings were approved in Livingstone?

Livingstone approved 288 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — down 16% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 238 houses and 50 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Livingstone?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Livingstone ranks #143 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Livingstone

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

288

dwellings (last 12 mo)

238

houses

units

#143

of councils, by volume

-16%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Livingstone

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).