How many new dwellings were approved in Whitsunday?

Whitsunday approved 171 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — down 17% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 159 houses and 12 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Whitsunday?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Whitsunday ranks #189 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Whitsunday

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

171

dwellings (last 12 mo)

159

houses

units

#189

of councils, by volume

-17%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Whitsunday

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).