How many new dwellings were approved in Yarra Ranges?

Yarra Ranges approved 469 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — down 42% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 261 houses and 208 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Yarra Ranges?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Yarra Ranges ranks #105 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Yarra Ranges

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

469

dwellings (last 12 mo)

261

houses

208

units

#105

of councils, by volume

-42%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

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

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

Suburbs in Yarra Ranges

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).