How many new dwellings were approved in Newcastle?

Newcastle approved 854 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — down 8% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 261 houses and 593 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Newcastle?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Newcastle ranks #65 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Newcastle

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

854

dwellings (last 12 mo)

261

houses

593

units

#65

of councils, by volume

-8%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Newcastle

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).