FX.co ★ Rebound in Australia Private House Approvals Confirmed

Private sector house approvals in Australia rose 3.7% month-on-month to 10,885 units in August 2026, matching preliminary estimates. This was the strongest monthly gain since July 2025 and marked a rebound from a 1.9% decline in July. By state, permits increased most sharply in South Australia (27.7%), followed by Western Australia (8.6%), Queensland (6.5%), and Victoria (0.5%). In contrast, New South Wales recorded a 4.5% fall in approvals. On an annual basis, private house approvals surged 18.4%, accelerating from an 8.2% increase in the previous month.