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Calamvale - Stretton has an estimated 25,443 residents, up from 22,845 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,598 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 362 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 1,289 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 population of Calamvale - Stretton stands at roughly 25,443 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 22,845 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 2,598 people (11.4%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 25,416 as of June 2025, alongside 362 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density reaches 1,288 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national benchmark figures compiled by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader state and the national benchmark (9.5%), the area's 11.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for this upward trajectory, accounting for roughly 81.0% of recent population additions. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting baseline) form the basis of AreaSearch's modeling. Where specific SA2 locations lack this coverage, or when looking beyond 2032, figures transition to Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 from a 2021 data foundation. Because state-level modeling omits age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates proportionate distribution weights aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 benchmarks) across each age bracket. Long-term demographic expectations indicate growth surpassing national statistical area medians, with the community projected to gain 3,585 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP metrics, culminating in a 14.0% cumulative rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
446 new dwellings have been approved in Calamvale - Stretton over the past five years, an average of 89 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 89 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% 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 construction authorizations in Calamvale - Stretton have averaged roughly 89 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to 446 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 over the past 5 financial years, incoming population gains averaged 4.7 people per year for every completed residence, creating a notable supply deficit that typically drives upward price pressure and heightened competition among purchasers. Newly approved residences carry an average construction cost of $515,000, which sits above broader regional figures and underscores an emphasis on premium residential building. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $29.9 million were recorded this financial year, reflecting considerable non-residential investment activity.
Per capita building volume across Calamvale - Stretton is roughly half that observed in Greater Brisbane, situating the precinct in the 42nd percentile across the country; this constrained pipeline limits available stock for prospective purchasers and reinforces demand for existing dwellings. Detached dwellings constitute 78.0% of recent residential building, while attached dwellings account for 22.0%, reinforcing the established suburban environment of low-density family residences catering to space-conscious buyers. Recording approximately 399 people per dwelling approval, the precinct demonstrates characteristics of a well-established property market. Long-range demographic projections indicate that Calamvale - Stretton will welcome an additional 3,558 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories appear well balanced against forthcoming requirements, supporting orderly property market conditions free from severe pricing strains.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects inside Calamvale - Stretton, worth an estimated $1.65 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.2 billion. 21 are already under construction and 34 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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Local economic and property performance is heavily shaped by major project delivery, transport updates, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 42 projects in total with the capacity to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Greenbank Solar and Battery Storage Facility, Calam Reserve, Jade Calamvale, and the Brisbane Metro Project - M1 Route, with significant local works outlined below.
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Beaudesert Road and Kameruka Street Upgrade Masterplan
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is delivering a major road capacity and safety upgrade along Beaudesert Road between Nottingham Road and Compton Road in Calamvale, including the Kameruka Street intersection. The project widens the corridor, installs dedicated turning lanes, upgrades traffic signals, and enhances active transport pedestrian crossings. Staged civil works and intersection construction are actively progressing.
Parkland at Stretton
Parkland at Stretton is an exclusive boutique residential community offering luxury double-storey house and land packages delivered by Metricon. Situated adjacent to Karawatha Forest, the development encompasses 15 premium allotments featuring modern architectural facades and landscaped frontages. Construction of the estate infrastructure and custom homes is actively progressing towards staged completions.
Stretton Reserve Estate
Stretton Reserve Estate is a boutique residential subdivision located at 72 Acacia Road in Karawatha, directly adjoining the Karawatha Forest Reserve. The development delivers 30 residential allotments and house-and-land packages with integrated civil infrastructure and road works.
49 Nottingham Road Childcare Centre
Development application lodged for a 119-place early childhood education and care centre in Calamvale. The proposal features outdoor play areas, acoustic mitigation walls, and 24 dedicated off-street car parking spaces to support local families.
149 Benhiam Street Residential Subdivision
A proposed residential subdivision development creating new residential lots, dedicated access road extension, and associated waterway corridor environmental offset works in Calamvale under Brisbane City Council assessment.
61 Doulton Street Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use commercial and residential precinct incorporating a medical centre, offices, retail/restaurant spaces, and 12 residential multiple dwelling units on a 3,252 sqm site in Calamvale.
Stretton Quarters
Stretton Quarters is a boutique residential development comprising 19 architecturally designed multi-level luxury townhomes in Stretton. Developed by TYD Group, the project features open-plan layouts, oversized terraces, premium appointments, and smart home automation located close to local parks and transport amenities.
Greenbank Solar and Battery Storage Facility
Large-scale solar farm with integrated battery storage system generating 100MW of renewable energy. Features advanced grid-connection technology and community benefit sharing program for local schools and facilities.
13,993 residents of Calamvale - Stretton are employed, from a labour force of 14,492. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,020, 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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The local labour force in Calamvale - Stretton exhibits substantial qualifications and solid representation across essential services sectors, underpinned by a low unemployment rate of 3.4% and an estimated 5.6% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 13,993, while local joblessness tracks 0.9% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and the local labour participation rate matches the Greater Brisbane figure of 70.1%. Furthermore, 16.0% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, a figure subject to the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident workers are most heavily concentrated within retail trade, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Local employment is notably specialized in retail trade, where the concentration of workers is 1.2 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, construction represents only 6.8% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Brisbane proportion of 9.0%. Comparing resident worker counts against workplace-based Census figures highlights a relatively constrained volume of jobs located directly within the locality. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that between March 2026 and the same date in the prior year, employment rose by 5.6 percent while the labour force grew by 4.9 percent, leading to a 0.6 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2 percent and the labour force expand by 3.4 percent, which resulted in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 to help anticipate future demand in Calamvale - Stretton. These projections span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto local employment data to estimate sector growth. The national outlook shows employment expanding by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across industry groups. When these industry-specific growth rates are applied to Calamvale - Stretton's employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.8 percent over five years and 14.0 percent over ten years. This calculation uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Calamvale - Stretton is $1,926 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $769 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,742 a year against an average of $60,518. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO and evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings across the Calamvale - Stretton SA2 track below national averages. Taxpayers in the Calamvale - Stretton SA2 register a median income of $49,742 and an average income of $60,518, falling short of the respective Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $55,393 (median) and $67,393 (average) as of March 2026. Based on Census findings, household earnings place at the 61st percentile ($1,926 weekly), whereas individual earnings sit at the 42nd percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 38.0% of residents (9,668 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 33.3%. Although housing costs absorb 15.4% of total income, solid overall earnings support a disposable income level at the 61st percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Calamvale - Stretton had 7,245 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,804 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. 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 separate houses make up 71.0% of the dwelling supply in Calamvale - Stretton, while medium-to-high-density options (apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings) account for 29.0%, compared against 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Outright ownership sits at 29.2%, outpacing Brisbane metro levels, while 40.4% of residences are being purchased under a mortgage and 30.4% are tenanted. Across the locality, typical monthly mortgage costs are $1,804—tracking under the Brisbane metro figure of $1,863—whereas typical weekly rent is $420, surpassing the Brisbane metro benchmark of $380.
Compared against Australian benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations are lower than the national median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain considerably above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Calamvale - Stretton counted 7,245 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,069 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which represent 83.9% of all occupied homes; this includes 46.0% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.1%, consisting of single-person households at 12.9% and shared group households at 3.2%. The typical household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.6% of adults in Calamvale - Stretton hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 8,422 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 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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Residents of Calamvale - Stretton demonstrate high levels of academic attainment, with 41.6% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, markedly higher than the 25.7% recorded across QLD and the 30.4% national benchmark. This elevated qualification base provides a strong foundation for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Furthermore, vocational qualifications are well represented, with 25.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (14.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Engagement in learning across the community is substantial, with 32.7% of all inhabitants enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by stage, 10.7% are in primary school, 8.6% attend secondary institutions, and 6.4% are undertaking higher education courses.
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Getting around Calamvale - Stretton 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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80.4% of residents in Calamvale - Stretton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% 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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According to mortality and chronic illness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch, Calamvale - Stretton exhibits exceptional community health profiles, highlighted by minimal incidence of prevalent ailments across every age bracket. Approximately 49% of the local population (~12,517 people) maintains private health insurance, a lower coverage rate than the 55.8% seen across Greater Brisbane and the national figure of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most widespread chronic conditions locally, diagnosed in 5.2 and 4.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 80.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, significantly higher than the 69.2% recorded for Greater Brisbane.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 13.4% of the population (3,414 people), below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%. Health indicators among this senior cohort are notably favorable, aligning closely with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.1% of Calamvale - Stretton residents were born overseas and 62.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.5%) and English (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Displaying high degrees of multiculturalism, Calamvale - Stretton records 62.2% of households communicating in a language other than English and 58.1% of residents born in other countries. Christianity forms the predominant faith tradition, practiced by 35.6% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence occurs with Buddhism, which is observed by 6.7% of the local community compared to only 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental lineage, the leading ancestral origins across Calamvale - Stretton are Chinese at 27.5% (substantially exceeding the regional proportion of 3.4%), Other at 17.6% (above the 9.4% regional level), and English at 12.4% (well below the 26.8% regional benchmark).
Significant variations also appear among other heritages: Korean heritage accounts for 2.9% locally (compared to 0.5% regionally), Indian ancestry represents 7.2% (against 2.0%), and Maori background stands at 1.4% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Calamvale - Stretton is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.7% 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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Age distributions across Calamvale - Stretton align tightly with Greater Brisbane profiles, showing a maximum variance of only 1.8 percentage points in any broad category. The estimated median age is 35, remaining identical to the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from that same period. The proportion of senior citizens and retirees (65+) has risen from 11.6% at the Census to an estimated 13.4%. By 2041, the senior age bracket is forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 1,854 residents (54%) to reach 5,268, whereas early-to-mid career adult segments are projected to decrease over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Calamvale - Stretton
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 28 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 — 362 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,845 at the 2021 Census → 25,443 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 (303051073). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.