Media Release | ABS data shows more needs to be done on housing approvals | 30.09.25

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Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that today’s ABS dwelling approvals data is a bit of a cold shower for NSW.

Everyone’s talking housing supply – but there’s much more to be done.

Today’s ABS data reveals the stark reality of the challenge ahead. August has shown a seasonally adjusted 11.4% drop compared with July, which is concerning given the extra effort being applied through a range of planning policy reforms.

Total approvals for the past 12 months show that NSW is still struggling to get much beyond 50,000 dwelling approvals per annum.

 

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