New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that dwelling approvals fell by 6.7% in June to be 48.9% higher over the year.
The fall was driven by detached houses, which tanked 11.8% in June whereas unit approvals rose 0.8%.
Units led approvals over the year, lifting a whopping 63.7% versus a 44.3% rise across the detached house market.