How many new dwellings were approved in Wellington?

Wellington approved 204 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — up 39% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 181 houses and 23 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Wellington?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Wellington ranks #169 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Wellington

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

204

dwellings (last 12 mo)

181

houses

units

#169

of councils, by volume

+39%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Wellington

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).