How many new dwellings were approved in Townsville?

Townsville approved 1,151 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — up 21% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 1,009 houses and 142 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Townsville?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Townsville ranks #52 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Townsville

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

1,151

dwellings (last 12 mo)

1,009

houses

142

units

#52

of councils, by volume

+21%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Townsville

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).