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Albany Creek has an estimated 17,637 residents, up from 16,410 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,227 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 58.7% of that increase. That puts 1,803 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Albany Creek stands at approximately 17,637 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,227 people (7.5%) compared to the 16,410 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,369 from June 2025 alongside 295 validated new addresses established following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 1,803 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical rate observed nationwide across AreaSearch study areas. Falling within 2.0 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, the suburb's 7.5% post-census increase illustrates solid expansion dynamics.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth engine by supplying roughly 58.7% of total net additions during recent timeframes, while natural increases and interstate movements also provided positive support. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For geographic zones missing from this dataset or projections extending beyond 2032, models from the Queensland State Government (issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers) are incorporated. Because these state figures omit demographic age segmentations, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) across every age bracket. Looking ahead, long-term expansion is modeled to align with the lower quartile of statistical areas nationwide, expanding by 635 persons up to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equals an overall rise of 2.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
407 new dwellings have been approved in Albany Creek over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling construction approvals in Albany Creek have averaged roughly 81 per annum, totaling 407 approvals over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With the local absorption averaging 1.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the balance between supply and demand remains steady, supporting sound market conditions. Expected construction costs average $390,000 per residence, in line with broader regional benchmarks. Furthermore, the residential profile of the locality is underscored by $6.3 million in approved commercial construction over the current financial year.
Per-capita building activity in Albany Creek tracks closely with Greater Brisbane, sustaining steady equilibrium alongside the surrounding metropolitan market. Recent building approvals consist of 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and higher-density formats creates more affordable avenues of entry, serving first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It marks a clear departure from the existing built environment (which is 85.0% houses), signaling both a scarcity of greenfield parcels and evolving demand for flexible, economical accommodation styles. A mature development landscape is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 322 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic modeling anticipates an influx of 367 residents into Albany Creek through to 2041. Considering prevailing building velocity, the forthcoming volume of residential completions appears well-positioned to satisfy housing requirements, supporting buyer-friendly conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above projected baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Albany Creek, worth an estimated $48 million. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.9 billion. 29 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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The evolution and trajectory of a region are heavily steered by infrastructure works, development schemes, and municipal planning. Within Albany Creek, AreaSearch has highlighted 15 key developments expected to shape the local environment. Notable undertakings include Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6, Eatons Crossing Village, Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, and Brendale Energex Substation Upgrade, with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6
Final stages of the long-running Albany Links residential estate delivering premium land lots with elevated views, directly bordering Eatons Hill to the immediate south-east.
Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Completed refurbishment of Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre including centre upgrades, new signage and amenities, and a $7m Coles refurbishment with upgraded click and collect facilities.
Albany Creek Central Shopping Centre Upgrade
Refurbishment and rebranding of the former Woolworths Marketplace to Albany Creek Central, including enclosure of the forecourt to create an internal mall, amenities upgrade, facade refresh, new Woolworths online pick-up area, signage and carpark upgrades. Centre management by Savills.
Eatons Crossing Village
Eatons Crossing Village is a masterplanned residential community by Elm Properties at Eatons Hill. The estate will deliver around 450 homes through a mix of residential lots and townhomes together with parks, open space and community infrastructure. Civil works and staged residential construction continue, with completed stages occupied and additional releases progressing.
Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS)
Supernode is a $3 billion sustainable hyperscale data centre campus and one of the largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the National Electricity Market. Located on a 30-hectare site adjacent to the South Pine substation, the project features a planned IT capacity of up to 500 MW. The integrated BESS has a total capacity of 780 MW / 3,073 MWh across three stages. Stage 1 (260 MW / 619 MWh) commenced commercial operations in February 2026, while Stage 2 (260 MW / 1,090 MWh) began commissioning in early 2026.Stage 3 is currently under construction. The project is a critical hub for Queensland's energy transition, providing grid stability and hosting high-performance computing workloads.
Grevillea on Graham
Boutique estate by Ausbuild with 29 homesites (approx. 500-663 sqm) in a quiet Bridgeman Downs pocket. Active sales with house-and-land packages; local streets and lots delivered in stages. Close to parks, schools and major retail with convenient access to transport.
Grevillea on Idonia
Limited-release boutique land estate by Ausbuild comprising 11 premium homesites at the end of Idonia Street in Bridgeman Downs. Marketing and sales are active and operational works have been decided by Brisbane City Council, indicating civil construction. Lots feature wide frontages and direct access to nearby parkland and Cabbage Tree Creek reserve.
Beckett Road Subdivision
Approved reconfiguration of lots to create a 17-lot residential subdivision over approximately 2.01 hectares at 357-365 Beckett Road, Bridgeman Downs. Application A006180740 was decided (approved) by Brisbane City Council with DAJMO Pty Ltd as applicant and Saunders Havill Group as consultant. Lots range roughly from 400 m2 to around 1,059 m2, targeting premium infill housing supply in Brisbane's north.
10,353 residents of Albany Creek are employed, from a labour force of 10,572. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,291, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Albany Creek, featuring notable concentrations in vital public and community sectors, a jobless rate standing at only 2.1%, and an annual employment gain of 0.5%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 10,353, maintaining an unemployment rate 2.3% lower than the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, while labor force participation remained healthy at 74.2% (compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane). Census records show 21.1% of local professionals working remotely from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time. The primary employment fields for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Public administration & safety shows distinctive local concentration, capturing a market share 1.3 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for merely 4.4% of resident jobs, trailing the 6.4% figure for Greater Brisbane. Comparing local Census jobs against the resident workforce suggests that this predominantly residential community relies heavily on external employment hubs. Evaluating data from SALM and the ABS, AreaSearch notes that over the 12-month period, a 0.5% uptick in jobs coupled with a 0.3% rise in the labor pool reduced the local jobless rate by 0.3 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2% alongside a 3.4% expansion in its labor force, with unemployment rising 0.1 percentage points. Future labor dynamics can be assessed via national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected industry trajectories across five- and ten-year horizons were applied to Albany Creek's sector profile to gauge local trends. Nationwide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though variance across sectors remains wide. Extrapolating these industry adjustments to Albany Creek's baseline yields modeled job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this utilizes basic weighting extrapolation for comparative review and omits local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Albany Creek is $2,267 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $954 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,841 a year against an average of $86,363. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Albany Creek SA2 among the nation's premier earnings brackets, demonstrating a median personal income of $65,841 and an average of $86,363. These figures outpace Greater Brisbane, where median and average earnings stood at $58,236 and $72,799, respectively. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $73,321 (median) and $96,174 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, Albany Creek consistently ranks between the 74th and 81st percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings distribution, 33.5% of residents (5,908 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the 33.3% metropolitan proportion. Furthermore, 34.2% of households generate robust weekly revenues above $3,000, underpinning elevated local purchasing capacity. Residents retain 86.7% of earnings following accommodation expenses, while the area secures a place in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Albany Creek had 5,778 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,037 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows that Albany Creek's housing stock consisted of 85.1% houses alongside 14.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 35.0%, significantly exceeding metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 49.0% and rental accommodation made up 16.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $2,037, exceeding the $1,863 Brisbane metro benchmark, whereas median weekly rent was $440 compared to $380 across Brisbane metro. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs surpass the $1,863 Australian baseline, with rental figures substantially above the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Albany Creek counted 5,778 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,210 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the bulk of living arrangements at 81.2% of all households, comprising couples with children (41.6%), couples without children (28.1%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 18.8%, where lone person households represent 17.5% and group households form 1.3%. The typical household contains 2.8 people, higher than the 2.6 Greater Brisbane standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.6% of adults in Albany Creek hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,919 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Albany Creek is strong, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, outperforming the SA4 region level of 24.9%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational education is also widespread, as 36.1% of residents aged 15+ hold trade or technical credentials, including certificates (23.1%) and advanced diplomas (13.0%). Learning engagement remains high across the community, with 30.0% of the population enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by stage, 10.2% attend primary education, 9.6% are in secondary education, and 5.5% are undertaking tertiary education.
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Getting around Albany Creek means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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68.5% of residents in Albany Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and health conditions indicate superior overall wellness in Albany Creek, marked by low chronic disease rates across the broader population despite higher incidence among older, vulnerable segments. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably elevated at roughly 62% of residents (10,934 people), outstripping the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the 55.7% national baseline. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the top reported ailments, impacting 8.4 and 7.9% of the local population, respectively, while 68.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, closely matching the 69.2% rate for Greater Brisbane.
Residents under 65 years of age display favorable health outcomes. Older adults aged 65 and over comprise 18.6% of the population (3,287 people), which is above the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane. This senior demographic experiences certain health pressures, though health metrics still rank below those of the wider population at a national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Albany Creek is largely Australian-born, at 79.1% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is prominent in Albany Creek, with 79.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 92.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, observed by 57.9% of the community compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Reflecting parental birthplaces, the primary ancestries in Albany Creek are English (29.8%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.9%). Several other heritages show distinctive local variations: residents of South Australian descent account for 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), New Zealand background represents 1.0% (vs 1.0%), and Scottish ancestry stands at 8.9% (vs 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Albany Creek is 40. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Albany Creek's generational spread closely aligns with Greater Brisbane, exhibiting a maximum divergence of 8.1 percentage points across the four main age brackets. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) have increased their share from 16.2% at the Census to an estimated 18.6%. Forward projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will form the largest growing group, increasing by 1,116 residents (34%) to reach 4,404.
Over that same timeframe, reductions are expected across young to middle aged adults, as well as children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albany Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 10 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,410 at the 2021 Census → 17,637 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (314011382). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.