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Attadale has an estimated 7,162 residents, up from 6,638 at the 2021 Census — a change of 524 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 2,303 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 the suburb of Attadale is calculated at approximately 7,162, drawing on AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS releases alongside post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 524 people (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census baseline of 6,638 people. In reaching this figure, AreaSearch established a resident count of 7,142 from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 56 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 2,302 persons per square kilometer, the density in the suburb of Attadale exceeds the benchmark across national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 7.9% post-census growth rate trails the nationwide figure (9.5%) by only 1.6 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum. The primary catalyst for local gains has been overseas migration, which made up around 94.0% of recent population additions. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch adopts the ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base), while relying on age-cohort expansion metrics from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data) for any unmapped areas and all projections beyond 2032. Demographic modeling points to future expansion in the suburb of Attadale running above the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting a gain of 911 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 12.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Attadale over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval records compiled from statistical datasets indicate that residential approvals in Attadale have run at roughly 15 dwellings annually, totaling approximately 79 homes across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, alongside 20 recorded to date in FY-25. Across those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 3.8 new residents arrived per constructed dwelling, creating a supply imbalance that typically fuels upward pricing pressure and buyer competition. Furthermore, with an average construction cost of $914,000 per dwelling, developers are clearly targeting upscale residential buyers. Non-residential development has seen $6.1 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year, underlining the dominant residential focus.
Residential building volumes in Attadale remain subdued compared to Greater Perth, tracking 55.0% below the metropolitan average on a per-capita basis. While construction has gained pace in recent periods, this prevailing undersupply tends to bolster values and heighten demand for established residences. National comparisons also show below-average building activity, reflecting established land use and potential regulatory boundaries. The composition of approved dwellings comprises 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the low-density family appeal of the suburb. A metric of roughly 346 people per approval further reinforces the established nature of the local market. Long-term demographic modeling projects Attadale will add 891 residents by 2041 based on recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying market competition and underpinning property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Attadale, worth an estimated $30 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.66 billion. 7 are already under construction and 12 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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Local capital works, major development schemes, and public planning decisions play a critical role in shaping neighbourhood outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 8 initiatives expected to influence the locality, featuring prominent projects such as the Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment, Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade, The Point Attadale, and Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment.
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Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of Attadale Reserve on the Swan River foreshore, planned to include a new sports pavilion, changerooms, floodlighting and landscape improvements. The project sits within the City of Melville's implementation of the Attadale Alfred Cove Foreshore Master Plan (AACFMP), completed in 2021, under which the City has been progressively upgrading changerooms and floodlighting across a number of its reserves.
Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital - Ward Extension & Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of the former Attadale Private Hospital under Ramsay Health Care, transitioning the facility to a dedicated private rehabilitation hospital. Works included a 7-bed ward extension completed in 2019, bringing the facility to 39 licensed beds. The hospital is now the only private rehabilitation-focused facility south of the Swan River in Perth, offering inpatient care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and recovery support services.
Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre, providing modern and functional facilities for school and community camps, conferences, and workshops. The wider precinct is a site of deep cultural significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people, known as Dyoondalup. Recent completed works in the broader Point Walter Reserve include the Dyoondalup Bike Park and playground upgrades.
Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion
Proposed extension to the substantial commencement period for a shopping centre expansion. The development approval was initially granted in 2023.
Myaree Business Area Master Plan
The Myaree Business Area Master Plan aims to address issues and challenges affecting the area and establish a long-term vision to sustain its core role as a significant place of business and economic investment within the City of Melville. It considers local centres (Hulme Court and Marshall Road), public realm, traffic and car parking, land-use, interface with adjoining areas, infrastructure, and branding.
The Point Palmyra
Proposed mixed use development on the former Palmyra Bowling Club site, comprising 98 apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies, delivering new housing and local shops close to Fremantle in partnership between 10 Development and DevelopmentWA.
Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2)
Stage 2 of the Applecross Village Redevelopment focuses on the implementation of the Riseley Activity Centre Structure Plan. The project involves major streetscape upgrades and public realm improvements at the intersection of Sleat Road and Riseley Street to foster a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Recent updates in early 2026 indicate the City of Melville is progressing with asset renewal and technical studies for the broader Local Planning Scheme 6 review, which will formalise building heights up to six storeys and improve walkability and cycling infrastructure in the core hub.
3,962 residents of Attadale are employed, from a labour force of 4,008. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 67.1%. 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 5,877, about 82% 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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Attadale's local labour force is distinguished by advanced qualifications, notable representation across professional services, and an unemployment rate of merely 1.2% according to regional statistical figures. Across the suburb as of March 2026, 3,962 residents are employed, maintaining an unemployment rate 3.0% below the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, while participation stands somewhat lower at 67.1% against 69.9% regionally. Census returns show that 12.6% of workers operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The professional & technical sector is especially prominent, tracking at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, public administration & safety represents just 4.5% of resident employment, trailing the 6.3% regional benchmark. Comparisons between the working population count and resident numbers illustrate that local employment within the residential community remains relatively limited. Analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, both the local workforce and employment contracted by 1.6%, while joblessness was virtually static. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded a 2.0% rise in jobs, a 2.5% expansion in the labour pool, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective workforce requirements. Nationally, employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations exist. Weighting these projections against Attadale's industry profile yields an estimated local job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for context, excluding localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Attadale is $2,521 a week (about $131,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,066 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,788 a year against an average of $101,869. The average runs 53% 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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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 show taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Attadale reaching a median of $66,788 and an average of $101,869, placing the community in the highest national tier compared to Greater Perth's $60,748 median and $80,248 average. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $74,088 (median) and $113,003 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirmed high personal, family, and household earnings, sitting between the 84th and 90th percentiles nationwide. The largest individual earning tier comprises 33.2% of residents (2,377 people) making $4000+, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 32.0%.
High affluence is further reflected by 44.1% of households generating over $3,000 weekly, driving local purchasing power where residents keep 88.5% of income after housing expenses and place the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Attadale had 2,386 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the housing stock in Attadale is composed of 75.1% standalone houses and 24.9% other dwellings (including townhouses, units, and alternative formats), compared with 77.8% standalone houses and 22.1% other dwellings across greater Perth. Outright property ownership in the suburb is elevated at 46.4%, considerably above the metropolitan standard, with 35.7% of homes carrying a mortgage and 17.9% rented. Typical housing expenses are higher than the Perth metro medians, with monthly mortgages at $2,600 versus $1,907 and weekly rents at $425 versus $350. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage costs substantially outstrip the $1,863 national median, while weekly rent remains above the $375 countrywide benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Attadale counted 2,386 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,574 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 75.6% of local residences, including 38.9% occupied by couples with children, 27.9% by couples without children, and 8.3% by single parent families. The remaining 24.4% non-family segment is made up of 22.5% lone person households and 1.7% group households. The suburb's median household size is 2.6 people, aligning precisely with Greater Perth.
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42.5% of adults in Attadale hold a university qualification, including 28.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,318 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,133 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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Attadale displays elevated levels of tertiary education, with 42.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, easily exceeding the 27.9% seen across WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 28.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Additionally, vocational education is held by 28.0% of the population aged 15+, consisting of 11.5% with advanced diplomas and 16.5% with certificates. A significant 31.4% of residents are participating in academic study. This cohort comprises 11.3% enrolled in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 6.6% undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Attadale reaches 28 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Attadale includes 28 active stops served by a network of buses across 6 individual routes, delivering 1,001 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is convenient, with dwellings situated an average of 232 meters from the nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential profile, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of travel and buses taking 7%. Household car ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, outpacing the wider region, while 12.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census (under potential pandemic influences). Transit services provide an average of 143 trips per day across local routes, resulting in roughly 35 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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73.6% of residents in Attadale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Attadale demonstrates strong health metrics across mortality measures and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is prominent, with around 68% of residents (4,844 people) holding policies, exceeding both the Greater Perth proportion of 59.0% and the 55.7% national level. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health diagnoses, each reported by 6.3% and 6.3% of the community, while 73.6% of residents reported no medical conditions, outperforming the 71.9% regional rate. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.3% of the population (1,382 people), above the 15.9% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators remaining positive and consistent with national outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.9% of Attadale residents were born overseas and 11.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (22.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show Attadale above standard diversity levels, with 27.9% of residents born abroad and 11.2% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 59.0% of the population compared with 45.0% across Greater Perth. English ancestry represents the largest background at 29.4%, followed by Australian at 22.9% and Irish at 8.4%. Additional ethnic groups register higher proportions than the regional averages, including Croatian ancestry at 1.5% (against 0.8% regionally), South Australian at 1.2% (against 1.0%), and Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Attadale is 43. 24.4% 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 in the suburb of Attadale mirror Greater Perth across standard brackets, with the maximum variance across the four broad bands being 10.8 percentage points. The median age remains at 43, matching the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years above Greater Perth's 37 and higher than the national Census median of 38. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast among retirees and seniors (65+), increasing by 627 residents (45%) to 2,009, while numbers of children, young adults, and middle-aged cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Attadale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 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 — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,638 at the 2021 Census → 7,162 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 (SAL50035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.