Value of Construction

Definition: The value of non-residential buildings approved for construction, based on the estimated 'value of building work when completed' as reported on building approval documents provided to local councils or other building approval authorities. A non-residential building is primarily intended for purposes other than long-term residential purposes.

Series: 2001-present

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Value of non-residential building approvals ($'000)
Value of Construction
Level
Year to
Mar Qtr 2013
Quarterly
% change
Annual
% change
5-Year
high
5-Year
low
Value of Construction  
Western Downs 89,158 +70.7% +137.1% 89,158 4,586
   Dalby 51,578 +220.0% +55.1% 51,578 3,551
   Chinchilla 28,917 +2.4% +727.1% 28,917 70
   Miles-Wandoan 8,072 +20.5% +3128.8% 13,306 73
   Tara 593 -50.6% -2.5% 2,712
 
Queensland 28,335 +2.4% +7.7% 43,889 25,890

Value of non-residential building approvals, annual growth

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For more detailed information, please refer to Western Downs Regional Council's economic publication Economic Brief here