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Beachmere - Sandstone Point has an estimated 17,935 residents, up from 16,469 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,466 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 461 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.9% of that increase. That puts 163 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of Beachmere - Sandstone Point is estimated at approximately 17,935 according to AreaSearch research. Compared to the 16,469 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,466 people (8.9%). This estimate incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,733 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 461 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a population density of 162 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and capacity for additional building. Outperforming the broader SA3 area (8.3%), Beachmere - Sandstone Point's 8.9% post-2021 census expansion highlights its status as a regional growth hotspot.
Net arrivals from interstate migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 74.9% of total population additions in recent periods. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for timeframes post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (utilising 2021 figures) are applied. Because these state forecasts omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth distributions based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (benchmarked to 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Long-term population trajectory points to an expansion rate sitting slightly below the national statistical area median, with the community anticipated to add 1,499 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population figures, representing an overall increase of 7.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
385 new dwellings have been approved in Beachmere - Sandstone Point over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% 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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Residential building approvals in Beachmere - Sandstone Point have tracked at roughly 77 dwellings annually, totaling 385 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region recorded an inflow averaging 3.4 people per year for every home constructed, demonstrating a notable shortfall in dwelling supply relative to demand that typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Meanwhile, newly built properties record an average construction cost of $352,000—under the regional benchmark—pointing to comparatively economical building opportunities.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $9.5 million were logged in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent non-residential investment. Per-capita development activity across Beachmere - Sandstone Point mirrors Greater Brisbane, fostering local market equilibrium consistent with regional trends. Of recent residential builds, detached houses make up 89.0% while apartments and townhouses comprise 11.0%, reinforcing the locality's established low-density footprint and offering spacious options tailored to families. Generating around 259 people per approval, the area displays characteristics of a changing development landscape. Long-range forecasts indicate Beachmere - Sandstone Point will gain 1,297 residents by 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Maintaining current building volumes should provide sufficient residential supply to satisfy local demand, yielding favorable conditions for property purchasers and offering room for growth to outpace prevailing estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 167 current infrastructure and development projects close to Beachmere - Sandstone Point, worth an estimated $33.5 billion. 61 are already under construction and 71 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic planning, major capital works, and infrastructure upgrades serve as pivotal drivers of local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 separate projects expected to shape the surrounding district. Prominent developments include Solana Bribie Island Lifestyle Resort, Sunderland Drive Residential Estate (Pacific Harbour), The Residences at Pacific Harbour, and Moreton Bay Rail Link Stage 2, with the most critical initiatives outlined in the summary below.
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Pacific Harbour Bribie Island
Masterplanned waterfront residential community on Bribie Island delivering around 2,000 house and land lots across canal, golf and lakeside precincts, anchored by the Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club. The Golf Course Precinct is now 95% sold out with only a handful of lots remaining, while the Palm Cove canal precinct continues to offer registered waterfront lots from $1.2M. Community build-out is expected to be complete by December 2026.
Sunderland Drive Residential Estate (Pacific Harbour)
Premium waterfront and canal-front land release within the larger Pacific Harbour masterplanned community on Bribie Island, QLD. Offers large residential lots with direct water access and golf course frontage.
Bribie Island Retirement Community
New 5 storey retirement living community by Sundale comprising 84 independent living units with coastal views, shared lounges, landscaped gardens and onsite community facilities designed for seniors.
Bongaree Village Shopping Centre Expansion
Council-led upgrade and expansion of the Bongaree Village Shopping Precinct on Bribie Island, delivering additional small format retail tenancies, upgraded streetscape and public realm, improved pedestrian links and foreshore connections, and reconfigured parking as part of the Bongaree Village master plan and wider investment in the City of Moreton Bay coastal villages.
Bribie Island Central
Bribie Island Central is an established Woolworths and Target anchored convenience shopping centre in Bongaree, with about 32 specialty stores and centre services for the Bribie Island community. No official evidence was found confirming a current Coles-anchored redevelopment at the Banksia Beach address in the original record.
Solana Bribie Island Lifestyle Resort
Large-scale over-50s land lease community with 320 independent living units, a Livewell Centre featuring a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, bowling green, and other resort facilities. The resort is fully tenanted and homes are sold out, with resales only.
The Residences at Pacific Harbour
Luxury low-rise apartment development featuring 3-bedroom residences with golf course and water views.
Solana Bribie Island Lifestyle Resort
Completed over 50s lifestyle resort on Bribie Island comprising around 200 single level homes and a central Livewell Centre with indoor and outdoor pools, bowling green, tennis court, gym, cinema and community hall, located a short walk from Bribie Island Shopping Centre and the local transport hub. New home builds are sold out and the community now operates as an established resort with resales only. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
7,361 residents of Beachmere - Sandstone Point are employed, from a labour force of 7,686. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 49.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,302, about 85% 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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The local workforce across Beachmere - Sandstone Point displays a healthy distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, highlighted by notable strength in construction, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated 4.4% rise in employment over the preceding year. Employed locals numbered 7,361 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate closely aligns with Greater Brisbane's 4.3%; however, labor force participation sits substantially lower (49.3% versus 70.1% for Greater Brisbane). Census figures showed 14.2% of workers operating from home, though this period reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a major area of specialization, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the broader region's proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for a modest 4.2% of local workers compared to 8.9% across the wider region. Comparing the Census count of local workers against resident workers indicates a scarcity of jobs situated directly within the area. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment levels rose by 4.4% and the labour force expanded by 5.0% during the year to March 2026, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. This trend contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Beachmere - Sandstone Point. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to the employment mix in Beachmere - Sandstone Point, local employment is expected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years. It should be noted that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beachmere - Sandstone Point is $1,160 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $570 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,499 a year against an average of $56,846. 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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Aggregated ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxable earnings across the Beachmere - Sandstone Point SA2 sit below the Australian benchmark. The median individual taxable income in the SA2 is $48,499 with an average of $56,846, trailing Greater Brisbane's corresponding figures of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $54,008 (median) and $63,304 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories in the Census, local earnings place within the 8th to 10th percentiles nationally.
The dominant earnings bracket is $800 - 1,499, encompassing 28.6% of residents (5,129 individuals), in contrast to Greater Brisbane where the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the largest group at 33.3%. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with 82.9% of their income, ranking the area in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beachmere - Sandstone Point had 6,615 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 5% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 31.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, separate houses constituted 86.8% of the housing stock in Beachmere - Sandstone Point, with remaining dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories) accounting for 13.2%, compared against Brisbane metro's proportions of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was notably elevated relative to Brisbane metro at 46.8%, with 31.4% of homes held under a mortgage and 21.8% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage costs were $1,647—well beneath the Brisbane metro figure of $1,863—while median weekly rent was $360 compared to $380 across Brisbane metro.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage commitments in Beachmere - Sandstone Point sit substantially below the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rental payments also tracking beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beachmere - Sandstone Point counted 6,615 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,204 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 73.1%, broken down into couples without children (40.3%), couples with children (21.1%), and single parent families (10.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.9%, consisting of single-person households at 24.0% and group households at 2.9%. The area records a median household size of 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.2% of adults in Beachmere - Sandstone Point hold a university qualification, including 8.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 495 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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Higher education qualifications present a distinct local challenge, as university degree holders make up 12.2% of residents compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting a key target area for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 8.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 43.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (32.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Formal study engages a meaningful 22.1% share of the resident population. This cohort comprises 8.0% attending primary school, 7.5% in secondary school, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Beachmere - Sandstone Point means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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54.9% of residents in Beachmere - Sandstone Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness highlight meaningful challenges in Beachmere - Sandstone Point, with common medical conditions prevalent across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably subdued, held by approximately 48% of residents (~8,537 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments in the community, affecting 13.5 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 54.9% of locals reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age locals show elevated levels of chronic disease, presenting distinct health hurdles.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 37.3% of the populace (6,698 people), substantially exceeding Greater Brisbane's 15.0%. Health measures for older residents encounter notable pressures, with national percentiles broadly mirroring the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beachmere - Sandstone Point is largely Australian-born, at 81.1% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.7%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Beachmere - Sandstone Point sit below typical levels, with 81.1% of the population born in Australia, 90.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.4% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 52.6% of residents, compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental lineage, the three leading ancestries across Beachmere - Sandstone Point are English at 34.7% (notably above the 26.8% regional figure), Australian at 27.2%, and Irish at 9.0%. Other backgrounds show distinct regional variations: Hungarian ancestry accounts for 0.4% locally (versus 0.2% regionally), German stands at 4.6% (versus 4.2%), and New Zealand represents 0.9% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beachmere - Sandstone Point is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 16.0% 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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The demographic makeup of Beachmere - Sandstone Point clearly reflects its reputation as a lifestyle and retirement enclave. Senior and retiree cohorts (65+) constitute 37.4% of the population as at August 2026, well above the 15.0% share across Greater Brisbane, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 16.3% compared to 30.6% regionally. The median age is estimated at 53 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and standing 17 years higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 at that Census, as well as above the national median of 38 at that Census.
Since the Census, the most prominent shift has been the expansion of senior and retiree demographics from 33.5% to an estimated 37.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree groups are projected to drive the bulk of local growth, expanding by 2,481 residents (37%) to reach 9,180, while young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beachmere - Sandstone Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 461 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,469 at the 2021 Census → 17,935 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 (313011362). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.