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The median house price in Bolton Point is $865k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bolton Point has an estimated 2,189 residents, up from 2,124 at the 2021 Census — a change of 65 people, or 3.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,303 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations, place the population of the suburb of Bolton Point at approximately 2,189 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 65 people (3.1%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,124 people. Such growth aligns with the resident tally of 2,183 calculated following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside subsequent address monitoring. The suburb of Bolton Point exhibits a population density of 1,303 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the broader benchmark across locations reviewed nationally by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 3.1% local increase sits within 2.0 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.1%), indicating sound demographic momentum. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 85.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Bolton Point incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling anchored to 2022, supplemented where needed by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all areas. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bolton Point is slated to outpace the median expansion rate of national non-metropolitan districts, with an anticipated gain of 493 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 data, representing an overall 16-year increase of 22.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Bolton Point over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 4.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped across statistical boundaries, residential development in Bolton Point averages around 10 new homes annually, totaling an estimated 50 homes approved across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 1 so far in FY-25. The local market maintains balanced supply and demand conditions, evidenced by an average annual influx of 1.1 people per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Furthermore, incoming dwellings register an average construction value of $631,000, underscoring developer emphasis on higher-tier, premium residential projects.
Relative to Rest of NSW, per capita dwelling approvals in Bolton Point run at roughly half the pace, placing the suburb in the 13th percentile of nationally assessed markets and narrowing buyer availability while stimulating demand for established homes. Recent building activity consists of 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering diverse housing options that span family residences to affordable, higher-density configurations. This marks a notable transition from the existing housing stock (presently 85.0% houses), driven by development site scarcity alongside changing demographic and budgetary preferences. A ratio of approximately 1091 people per approval underscores the established character of the area. Projections indicate that Bolton Point will add 487 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Should residential development continue at its current clip, incoming supply could fall short of demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bolton Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bolton Point, worth an estimated $97 million. 5 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. 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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Regional development and community performance are heavily shaped by civil infrastructure programs, strategic planning initiatives, and major works. AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects expected to influence the locality. Relevant regional initiatives of note include 114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development, 136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development, Rathmines Park Transformation, and Costco Lake Macquarie Warehouse, with the accompanying catalog highlighting those of highest local significance.
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Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
A $10 million transformation of the Toronto foreshore featuring continuous waterfront pathway, expanded playground, new town green, improved connections, expanded cafe area, boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, bike hub, new lookout locations, shade pavilion and barbecue facilities. The project is being delivered across four precincts with Town Green Precinct completed in 2022.
Lake Macquarie High School HPGE Upgrades
Upgrade of Lake Macquarie High School under the NSW High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Partner School Program. Works include a refreshed school entrance, VET hospitality classroom, upgraded TAS and woodwork facilities, art room, music recording space, new shade structure and sports upgrades, plus a marine studies laboratory and workshop. As of the March 2026 project update, the major facility upgrades including the marine studies, hospitality, sporting facilities and TAS works have been completed, with the overall project remaining in progress while remaining Stage 2 works are finalized.
114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development
Five-storey twin towers mixed-use development featuring 108 residential units, commercial premises, and basement parking.
136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development
A low-rise 5-floor apartment building with 28 residential units, 1 commercial unit, and 29 car spaces in Toronto.
83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision
A boutique residential subdivision of approximately 1.25 hectares into 13 low-density lots in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eleebana, with part of the site designated for environmental conservation. The project includes demolition of existing dwelling and offers family-friendly access to schools, recreation, and Lake Macquarie foreshore. Development approval granted, subdivision works certificate approved, lots currently being sold with settlement upon registration.
Bareki Road, Eleebana to Valentine Shared Path
The project aims to identify a route for a safe, easy-to-use shared path facility connecting existing sections of the regional cycleway network between Eleebana and Croudace Bay, addressing a missing link between Eleebana Lions Park and Thomas H. Halton Park as part of the Walking, Cycling and Better Streets Strategy.
Calvary St Francis Retirement Community Expansion
Expansion of the Calvary St Francis Retirement Community including a 17-bed extension and the construction of a new Community Centre. The facility is a beautifully maintained residential aged care home offering permanent and respite care in a tranquil bush setting.
Speers Point Transport Improvements
A $16 million infrastructure upgrade to the Speers Point transport network managed by Transport for NSW to ease congestion and improve traffic flow[cite: 1]. Key works centre on the roundabout connecting Five Islands Road, T C Frith Avenue, and The Esplanade with part-time metering signals, turning lanes, and active transport upgrades[cite: 1]. The project is currently progressing through planning and design development following community consultation[cite: 1].
817 residents of Bolton Point are employed, from a labour force of 904. Unemployment sits at 9.7%, with participation at 50.3%. 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 1,775, about 81% 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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Workforce patterns across Bolton Point demonstrate a balanced split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, supported by solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.7% based on AreaSearch statistical area compilations. As of March 2026817 residents are gainfully employed; however, unemployment exceeds the Regional NSW mark of 4.1% by 5.6%, while workforce participation stands at 50.3%, trailing the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census figures also indicate that a moderate 18.1% of local workers operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Local employment is predominantly anchored in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community displays a marked concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment proportion 1.2 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of resident employment, well below the 5.3% benchmark in Regional NSW. A comparison between Census resident workers and local job counts indicates that this largely residential enclave provides limited commercial employment within its immediate borders. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 1.4% while overall employment fell by 5.5%, driving unemployment up by 4.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% dip in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on workforce trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these industry projections against Bolton Point's existing workforce composition suggests local job opportunities could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration, without adjusting for localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bolton Point is $1,217 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $623 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,037 a year against an average of $58,637. 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 aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Bolton Point below national income benchmarks. For taxpayers in the suburb of Bolton Point, median earnings sit at $45,037 with an average of $58,637, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $49,685 (median) and $64,688 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal income levels for Bolton Point between the 14th and 14th percentiles across Australia.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 30.0% of earners making $800 - 1,499 weekly (656 residents), diverging from metropolitan patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 forms the largest cohort at 29.9%. Significant housing cost pressures leave residents with 82.0% of income remaining, ranking in the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bolton Point had 777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $267 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential profiles from the latest Census show that Bolton Point's dwelling stock comprised 85.3% houses and 14.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership reached 27.7%, trailing regional figures, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.7% and rentals represented 40.5%. Median housing costs were comparatively low, with monthly mortgage repayments of $1,517 and weekly rents of $267, standing below the respective Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Bolton Point sits well beneath Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bolton Point counted 777 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is primarily composed of family households at 72.1%, encompassing couples without children (28.5%), couples with children (22.8%), and single parent families (19.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 27.9%, led by lone person households at 26.2% and group households at 1.5%. An average household size of 2.5 people slightly exceeds the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.3% of adults in Bolton Point hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels across the locality reflect lower tertiary credentials, with 16.3% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the statewide average of 32.2% in NSW, presenting opportunities for educational outreach. Higher education qualifications are led by bachelor degrees (11.4%), postgraduate qualifications (3.3%), and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Conversely, vocational and technical pathways are prominent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (29.3%). Active learning participation is strong within the community, with 27.3% of individuals currently undertaking formal studies. This cohort includes 9.8% attending primary education, 7.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.2% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bolton Point reaches 18 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit infrastructure within Bolton Point includes 18 operational transport stops providing bus connections across the suburb. These facilities are linked to 31 individual routes that generate 444 weekly passenger trips. Local accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 149 meters to the closest transport stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicle travel dominating at 96%. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 18.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Transit service frequency delivers an average of 63 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 24 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.3% of residents in Bolton Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 12.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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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Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions highlight pronounced public health issues in Bolton Point, with several ailments affecting younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is subdued, held by approximately 50% of the population (~1,098 people), falling short of the 55.7% national baseline. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 13.6 and 11.4% of residents, respectively, while 54.3% reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared against 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are notably elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.4% of the population (490 people), displaying health outcomes and national rankings generally consistent with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bolton Point is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (30.6%). 8.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bolton Point demonstrates comparatively low cultural diversity, with 90.3% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 50.6% of the local population. Meanwhile, Other religions represent 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% share recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries declared in Bolton Point are Australian (31.4%), English (30.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (8.4%). Specific minor ancestries show higher concentrations relative to broader regional proportions, including Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bolton Point is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% 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 Bolton Point tracks closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of only 1.6 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 42, declining from 43 recorded at the 2021 Census, which sits 1 year below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. Since then, the share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) has expanded from 21.7% to an estimated 24.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate this 25 - 44 cohort will experience the strongest growth, adding 206 residents (39%) to reach 736.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bolton Point
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 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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,124 at the 2021 Census → 2,189 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 (SAL10448). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.