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At a glance
- Seasonally adjusted dwelling commencements reached 52,201, with private-house starts leading growth.[1]
What was announced
ABS reported a 7% increase in total dwelling commencements to 52,201 in the June quarter of 2026. New private-house commencements rose 11.6% to 31,707; new private other-residential commencements edged down 0.1% to 19,126.[1]
The value of all building work done increased 1.1% to A$45.8 billion. ABS identified the figures as subject to revision and said final June-quarter data would be released in the next edition.[1]
Why it matters
Commencements show projects moving into construction. They are a later stage than approval and an earlier stage than completion, so the series should not be used interchangeably.
Sources & further reading
- Australian home-building starts rose 7% in June quarter ↗Australian Bureau of Statistics · 7 Oct 2026 · Accessed 1 Nov 2026
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