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Building approvals in Merri-bek

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

1,309
dwellings (last 12 mo)
269
houses
1,040
units
#45
of councils, by volume
-21%
vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Merri-bek

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

BrunswickCoburgGlenroyBrunswick WestPascoe ValeBrunswick EastFawknerCoburg NorthPascoe Vale SouthOak ParkHadfieldGowanbrae

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).