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Bli Bli has an estimated 11,989 residents, up from 10,750 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,239 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 142 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.5% of that increase. That puts 268 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the community of Bli Bli reaches roughly 11,989 residents by Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,239 people (11.5%) compared to the 10,750 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,935 recorded in June 2025 alongside 142 validated new addresses recognized post-Census. With a density of 267 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains abundant personal space and considerable capacity for future expansion. Outpacing both the Rest of Qld mark (9.4%) and national benchmarks, Bli Bli's 11.5% post-2021 census surge highlights its role as a regional leader in expansion.
Influx from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 55.5% of overall population gains across recent intervals, supplemented by positive inflows from natural growth and overseas migration. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances lacking this coverage or extending beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 area forecasts (published in 2023 relying on 2021 inputs) are incorporated. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) across each demographic tier. Reflecting these anticipated structural adjustments, the locality is slated for an above median population growth of Australian non-metropolitan areas, expanding by 1,616 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 13.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
191 new dwellings have been approved in Bli Bli over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% 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 Bli Bli have held at roughly 38 dwellings annually, generating 191 homes across the last 5 financial years. Over this timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 7 people per year relocated to the district for each home constructed, causing demand to run well ahead of new additions, which generally elevates pricing and intensifies buyer competition. The anticipated construction value of these newly approved dwellings averages $426,000—a level below regional benchmarks—signifying comparatively accessible price points for incoming homeowners. Concurrently, $8.6 million in commercial approvals was logged during the current financial year, highlighting subdued commercial construction activity.
Per capita building activity in Bli Bli stands at roughly 59% of the level observed across Rest of Qld, placing the area in the 27th percentile of evaluated national markets. This constrained development pace limits options for purchasers and reinforces demand for established housing. Such lower-than-average construction volume nationally reflects an established urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints. Detached houses account for 92.0% of recent residential development, while townhouses or apartments constitute 8.0%, preserving lower residential density and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. The ratio of 576 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores an understated, low-intensity building pipeline. Over the period running through to 2041, Bli Bli is projected to add 1,562 residents based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If residential development proceeds at current rates, additions to housing stock could trail population gains, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and sustaining upward property valuation pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bli Bli
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bli Bli, worth an estimated $696 million. A further 119 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.3 billion. 39 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and major project developments significantly influence local district performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 21 projects expected to shape the area. Major undertakings include Parklakes Central (Bli Bli Northern Village), Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion, Bli Bli Major Sport and Recreation Precinct, and Bli Bli Village Centre, with key developments highlighted in the accompanying summary.
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Camp Flat Road Upgrade
Multi-stage road reconstruction and safety upgrade program along Camp Flat Road in Bli Bli adjacent to Parklands. The project delivers road reconstruction, corridor widening, stormwater drainage improvements, and active transport pedestrian pathways.
Blue Heart Sunshine Coast
An innovative partnership-based project covering over 5,000 hectares on the Maroochy River floodplain. It focuses on sustainable and adaptive floodplain management, protecting critical flood storage, wetland restoration, and pioneering blue carbon projects.
Sunshine Coast Bioenergy Facility Nambour
Development of landfill biogas capture and renewable electricity generation infrastructure at the Nambour Resource Recovery Centre to support regional methane abatement.
Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion
Ongoing multi stage expansion of Good Samaritan Catholic College in Bli Bli, a Brisbane Catholic Education school growing toward about 1,500 students. Stage 4 delivered a new two storey secondary building with seven classrooms, a walkway link between existing blocks, internal upgrades to five other buildings, an expanded car park and a new emergency vehicle turnaround zone, and has now been completed. In November 2025 the College secured Block Grant Authority funding for a Stage 5 building project, which will deliver a new Health Hub for senior students pursuing health and medical pathways, a Year 7 Transition Precinct, additional secondary classrooms, expanded library space, enhanced learning support areas, extra administration space and new covered lunch areas.The project is in early design and planning ahead of formal development approval.
Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre
An international-standard Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) mountain bike venue and community recreation precinct adjacent to Parklands Conservation Park. The project includes a multi-use trail network, trail hub, bike hire, cafe, amenities, parking, and spectator facilities. It is slated to host mountain biking competition during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Parklakes Central (Bli Bli Northern Village)
A 51-hectare master-planned residential community proposed by the developers of Parklakes 1 and 2 Estates at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast. Plans include approximately 450 low-density homes, 70 medium-density homes, retirement village or over-55 resort options, two artificial lakes, an open space network, and a small-scale retail centre with local shops and office space. Sunshine Coast Council refused the development application on 21 November 2024; applicants Focus Estates and One Man Bli Bli lodged a Planning and Environment Court appeal on 19 December 2024.
Bli Bli Major Sport and Recreation Precinct
Major future sporting and recreation precinct spanning over 130 hectares at Bli Bli, aimed at fostering healthy communities while supporting floodplain management in the Blue Heart area. The project includes land acquired in 2021 (97ha) and 2023 (37ha) and is part of Council's long-term strategy to maintain five hectares of sport and recreation land per 1000 residents. Still in early planning stages with facilities expected to be years away from construction.
Bli Bli Village Centre
A major mixed-use development providing approximately 8,000sqm of retail and commercial floor space across multiple buildings, plus accommodation suites, tavern/hotel, medical facilities, and extensive amenities. The completed project includes a health and wellbeing centre, diverse retail opportunities, professional offices, F45 gym, various restaurants, medical facilities, Bli Bli Hotel with gaming and function facilities, accommodation suites, and abundant undercover parking.
5,728 residents of Bli Bli are employed, from a labour force of 5,944. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 62.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,980, about 83% 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 proficient workforce characterizes Bli Bli, highlighted by substantial representation in the construction sector and a low jobless rate of 3.6%. By March 2026, 5,728 residents are employed, maintaining an unemployment rate 0.3% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while participation in the labour pool is somewhat reduced at 62.1% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 13.6% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the predominant employment sectors for local residents.
The workforce exhibits heavy concentration within construction, registering at 1.5 times the regional average benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing displays limited involvement, employing only 1.3% of workers in Bli Bli versus 4.5% in Regional Qld. A comparison between Census working population numbers and the local resident base suggests constrained local employment capacity. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, the labour force fell by 2.2% and employment dropped by 3.2%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, employment in Regional Qld grew by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, 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 Bli Bli. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Bli Bli's employment structure, local employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bli Bli is $1,699 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,359 a year against an average of $60,347. 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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Based on ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Bli Bli SA2 generate a median income of $49,359 alongside an average of $60,347, trailing national figures as well as Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $54,966 (median) and $67,202 (average) by March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, Census measures place the district moderately between the 40th and 47th percentiles. The primary earnings tier encompasses 37.3% of locals (4,471 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the 31.7% registered across the broader region.
Affordability pressures remain elevated with 83.7% of income remaining, placing the area in the 47th percentile and within the 5th decile for SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bli Bli had 3,848 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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 latest Census, residential dwellings in Bli Bli consisted of 82.5% houses and 17.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes reached 37.9%, exceeding the regional standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 41.6% and tenanted homes represented 20.4%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,900, surpassing the Regional Qld level of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $460 compared to $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, housing costs in Bli Bli are elevated against the Australian average mortgage of $1,863 and typical weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bli Bli counted 3,848 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,292 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of the community at 78.6% of households, composed of couples with children (34.3%), couples without children (33.5%), and single parent families (10.1%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 21.4%, where lone person households represent 18.8% and group households comprise 2.6%. The typical household size of 2.7 people exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.9% of adults in Bli Bli hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,772 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 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 educational attainment in the district trails broader standards, with university degree completion sitting at 19.9% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%, creating a distinct opening for targeted learning programs. Qualifications include bachelor degrees at 14.5%, postgraduate qualifications at 3.1%, and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (30.9%). Active participation in study is pronounced across the community, with 27.3% of residents enrolled in formal education programs. This cohort includes 10.8% attending primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.3% engaged in tertiary education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bli Bli means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.1% of residents in Bli Bli report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 chronic ailment rates and mortality statistics indicate above-average health conditions in Bli Bli, where both younger and older demographics exhibit low occurrences of regular medical conditions. Coverage for private health insurance extends to approximately 49% of the total population (~5,898 people), sitting lower than the 52.5% observed in Regional Qld and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions locally, impacting 9.6 and 8.3% of residents, while 67.1% reported no long-term medical issues, comparable to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health metrics across the working-age cohort track standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.5% of the community (2,575 people), higher than the 20.3% recorded for Regional Qld, with seniors experiencing above-average health ratings in line with broader national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bli Bli is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Bli Bli track below broader averages, with 81.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 49.6% of the population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Bli Bli are English at 33.5%, Australian at 27.2%, and Irish at 8.6%. Other backgrounds show specific variations from regional levels, with German lineage representing 5.0% locally (vs 4.7% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.9%), and South Australian at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bli Bli is 41. 21.1% 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 age distribution in Bli Bli aligns closely with the Regional Qld benchmark, displaying a maximum variance of 2.5 percentage points across the four main age tiers. The estimated median age remains at 41, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and identical to Regional Qld's median of 41 from that same Census. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that the most significant cohort expansion will occur among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising by 569 residents (18%) to reach 3,716.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bli Bli
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 13 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| 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 — 142 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,750 at the 2021 Census → 11,989 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 (316071545). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.