FX.co ★ Australia Private House Approvals Fall 5.3% in September

Flash estimates show that private-sector house approvals in Australia fell 5.3% month-on-month in September 2026, to 10,432 units, following a 3.7% increase in August. By state, approvals declined in New South Wales (-1.8%) and Victoria (-0.1%), but rose in Western Australia (1.9%), South Australia (1.8%), and Queensland (0.4%). Year-on-year, private-sector house approvals were up 9.6%.