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Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has an estimated 8,121 residents, up from 7,674 at the 2021 Census — a change of 447 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 73.9% of that increase. Density is about 71 people per 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 resident population of Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera stands at roughly 8,121 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 447 people (5.8%) compared to the 7,674 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,112 registered in June 2025 alongside 39 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density metric of 71 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample living space per occupant as well as capacity for future expansion. The community's 5.8% post-censal increase trails the broader SA3 area (6.9%) by merely 1.1 percentage points, highlighting sound demographic momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 73.9% of total recent population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated for SA2 localities. For timeframes beyond 2032 or locations omitted from that release, AreaSearch utilizes Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data). Because these state-level figures do not detail age distributions, proportional cohort weighting is applied using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data). Looking ahead, local expansion is tracking marginally below the median across Australia's non-metropolitan districts, with the population projected to expand by 931 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, accumulating to an 11.3% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
169 new dwellings have been approved in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% 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 activity across Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has generated roughly 33 new dwelling approvals per annum, totaling 169 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the locality attracted an average of 2.3 people per year for every newly built residence, demonstrating resilient buyer interest capable of underpinning real estate pricing. Approved homes carry an average construction value of $825,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium housing products. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.9 million during this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development.
On a per-capita basis, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera generates 63.0% more new home approvals relative to Rest of Qld, broadening choices for prospective purchasers. The pipeline of recent approvals is dominated by detached dwellings at 91.0%, while attached dwellings make up 9.0%, preserving the district's low-density footprint and offering expansive properties tailored to family living. With approximately 245 people per approval, the region maintains a distinctly low-density residential profile. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera will welcome 922 residents by 2041. At prevailing rates of building activity, local housing creation appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, establishing balanced market dynamics for buyers and creating scope for growth to outperform current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera
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AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, worth an estimated $1.59 billion. A further 177 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45 billion. 47 are already under construction and 83 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Public investment, town planning, and capital projects play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 39 key projects expected to influence the district, with prominent examples including the Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Treetops North Precinct, Currumbin Eco-Parkland, and the M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade.
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506 Coolangatta Road Tugun Residential Development
New townhouse development at 506 Coolangatta Road, Tugun. Part of increased residential density planning for southern Gold Coast corridor in preparation for light rail connectivity.
Eden Tugun - Wade Street Residential Development
Exclusive collection of 5 luxury beachside villas at 21-23 Wade Street, featuring 3 & 4 bedroom configurations with premium finishes. Located next to Kropp Park and moments from Tugun Beach, developed by Chapter Two with C2 Architecture.
M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade
$1.5 billion upgrade of 10 km of the M1 to a minimum of three lanes each way, with interchange upgrades at Burleigh (Exit 87), Tallebudgera (Exit 89) and Palm Beach (Exit 92), widening of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creek bridges, a new two-way western service road between Tallebudgera and Palm Beach, and smart motorway technologies. All packages are completed as of 2025.
Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah)
State-of-the-art health facility providing Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, kidney dialysis services, women's and children's health services, day medical unit, and allied health services. Open 7 days per week serving southern Gold Coast community.
Old Coach Road Upgrade Stage 2
Upgrades to improve road capacity, safety, community connections, and reduce traffic congestion, including an investigation into connecting Old Coach Road to the Pacific Motorway (M1) at Exit 87.
Bellagio La Villa Residential Development Proposal
Proposed residential housing estate on surplus land surrounding the Bellagio La Villa mansion. The developer, Riyu Li, is seeking a partnership to develop big lots to address the housing supply shortage on the Gold Coast, following the refusal of a previous $160 million wellness precinct application by the Gold Coast City Council in 2021. The core Bellagio La Villa estate is also being offered for sale.
Tallebudgera Wellness and Tourism Gardens Project
Proposed large-scale development on a 47.5ha former poultry farm site. Includes 166 short-term accommodation villas, a 98-room hotel, an art gallery, day spa, health centre, wedding chapel, restaurants, function rooms, and a 16-hectare artificial lake. The development application was lodged in 2018 and is currently being assessed.
Eco View Retreat
A wellness retreat featuring 15 cabins and a central pavilion, designed for group bookings with a focus on wellness and the environment. Activities include hikes, equine therapy, and yoga.
4,380 residents of Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera are employed, from a labour force of 4,483. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 68.5%. 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 6,833, about 84% 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 market in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is characterized by high skill levels, a prominent construction workforce, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and an estimated 3.3% rise in employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,380, while the local jobless rate sat 1.6% lower than Regional Qld's 3.9%. Labour participation stood at 68.5%, outpacing the 64.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Census data revealed that 21.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction shows exceptionally heavy representation, with resident participation reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 4.5%. Comparing the resident workforce against the Census working population suggests that the district provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 3.3% as the labour force expanded by 3.2%, leaving the unemployment rate essentially unchanged. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced 0.1% employment growth, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Nationwide employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped against Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's specific industry composition, these figures suggest local employment could rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (calculated as a simple weighted extrapolation without incorporating localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is $2,317 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $779 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,393 a year against an average of $80,101. The average runs 47% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $54,393 and an average of $80,101. These figures significantly outpace national levels as well as Regional Qld, where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modelled earnings as of March 2026 reach roughly $60,572 (median) and $89,200 (average). The 2021 Census positioned household earnings in the 84th percentile ($2,317 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed in the 44th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 29.2% of residents (2,371 people), closely tracking the 31.7% share across the metropolitan area. A significant 36.4% of earners make above $3,000/week, highlighting substantial financial resources. Housing costs consume 14.2% of income, disposable earnings rank in the 85th percentile, and the district falls into the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera had 2,259 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing stock in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera was composed of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 41.6%, substantially exceeding regional benchmarks, while remaining households were mortgaged (48.0%) or rented (10.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 and weekly rent of $500 noticeably exceeded Regional Qld levels of $1,655 and $345, respectively. On a national level, the area's mortgage repayments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain distinctly higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera counted 2,259 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,391 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 11% 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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Family units account for 85.8% of all households, consisting of 44.5% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 14.2%, divided into lone person households at 11.4% and group households at 2.8%. The average household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.5 average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.8% of adults in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,388 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 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 is prominent across the locality, with 27.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials compared to the Rest of Qld benchmark of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 19.3%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is likewise widespread, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between certificates (28.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). A substantial 31.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort comprises 12.2% in primary school, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera consists of 1 active transport stops served by bus services across 2 individual routes, which combine to deliver 15 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is limited, with local residents situated an average distance of 4253 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 2.3 vehicles, exceeding regional standards, while 21.5% worked from home at the 2021 Census. Bus services run at an average frequency of 2 trips per day across the network, generating approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.0% of residents in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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 in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera align closely with national averages across general illness and mortality metrics. Rates of private health insurance are notably elevated, with approximately 60% of the total population (4,831 people) holding private coverage, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 7.6 and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 74.0% reported no medical conditions at all, outperforming the Regional Qld figure of 67.6%. Working-age adults display strong overall health with limited chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 18.3% of the community (1,488 people), below the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, and achieve health outcomes that rank above both local and national norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is largely Australian-born, at 80.5% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures lower than average across Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, where 80.5% of residents were born in Australia, 89.5% hold Australian citizenship, and 95.1% speak only English at home. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, observed by 46.3% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage, English heritage is the most widespread at 32.7%, followed by Australian at 27.0% and Irish at 9.2%. Minor ethnic variations relative to regional averages include higher representation of residents with French ancestry at 0.9% (vs 0.5% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.7% (vs 7.8%), and Russian ancestry at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is 43. 20.9% 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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The age distribution of Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera aligns closely with Regional Qld, with the largest divergence across the broad cohorts reaching just 4.2 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 43, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 2 years higher than the 41 recorded regionally at that Census, while the national median was 38. The 45 - 64 age band has shifted from 29.6% at the Census to an estimated 27.9%. Meanwhile, the 25 - 44 adult cohort is expected to experience the strongest numerical expansion through to 2041, increasing by 309 (18%) to reach 2,039.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera
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
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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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 Aug 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,674 at the 2021 Census → 8,121 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 (309051243). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.