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The median house price in Bowen Mountain is $930k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Bowen Mountain has an estimated 1,588 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. Density is about 79 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of recent ABS population figures for the surrounding region alongside 2 validated new addresses recorded following the Census, the population of the suburb of Bowen Mountain is estimated to be approximately 1,588 as of Aug 2026. This represents a reduction of 21 people (1.3%) compared to the 1,609 people counted during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this 1,588 resident count by reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release in conjunction with the post-Census address updates. With a density of 79 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bowen Mountain offers generous living space and capacity for expansion.
While the suburb of Bowen Mountain recorded a 1.3% decline since census, the wider SA3 area grew by 1.2%, demonstrating opposing local trajectory trends. Over recent times, natural growth was the main demographic driver, accounting for roughly 72.0% of all population additions. To model demographic changes in the suburb of Bowen Mountain, AreaSearch utilises 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age-specific growth metrics across these aggregations are extended through the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these combined SA2 figures, the suburb of Bowen Mountain is forecast to experience below-median population growth relative to other areas evaluated by AreaSearch, expanding by 104 persons to 2041 and recording an overall increase of 6.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Over the past five years, not a single residential development approval has been granted in Bowen Mountain. Such an absence of new building approvals points to an established locality where additional residential projects are exceptionally uncommon. While this restricted supply environment helps underpin existing property values, it likewise reflects an entrenched, low-turnover real estate market. Dwelling construction volumes in Bowen Mountain remain substantially lower than those observed across Greater Sydney. This persistent shortfall in new residential development tends to bolster buyer demand and pricing for established properties. Activity is likewise below the national benchmark, reflecting the settled nature of the community alongside possible urban planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bowen Mountain
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bowen Mountain, worth an estimated $4.43 billion. 5 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, 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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Strategic planning, public works, and local infrastructure projects play a critical role in shaping regional performance. Currently, no major projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct impact on the locality. Initiatives of broader regional relevance include the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Digital Western Parkland City, and Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, with relevant details outlined below.
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Redbank North Richmond Master-Planned Community
Redbank North Richmond is a 180-hectare master-planned community in the Hawkesbury region, designed for approximately 1,400 homes and 3,900 residents. The 1.8 billion dollar development features a diverse range of housing, including traditional family lots, grand homestead plots, and the Kingsford-Smith over-55s lifestyle village. Key community infrastructure includes the Redbank Village Centre, which opened its first stage in 2023 with a vet hospital and cafe, with the second stage featuring an IGA supermarket and specialty retail scheduled for 2025.The project preserves 85 acres of heritage-protected parklands and is supported by the major Grose River Bridge project, which received development approval in late 2024 to improve regional connectivity.
Redbank North Richmond - Masterplanned Community
Redbank North Richmond is a 180-hectare masterplanned community by Redbank Communities, delivering up to 1,400 homes for approximately 3,900 residents. Located near the Hawkesbury River one hour from Sydney CBD, the $1.8 billion development includes traditional family lots, medium-density homes, and a village centre with supermarket, cafes, childcare, veterinary hospital, aged care, and over 85 acres of heritage-protected parkland. The Cumberland Place precinct - the newest stage - commenced civil works in late 2025 with 70% of lots already sold.
Redbank Village Centre Commercial Precinct
Multi-stage village centre serving the Redbank North Richmond masterplanned community. Stage one (veterinary hospital, cafe/restaurant, function centre, childcare centre, regional playground, waterfront boardwalk and public open space) was delivered by 2023. Stage two, comprising an IGA Plus Liquor supermarket and specialty shops including a pilates studio, beauty clinic and takeaway, commenced construction in 2024 and opened approximately mid-2025. Further stages are anticipated as the broader estate continues to develop.
North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion
Approved expansion of the existing North Richmond shopping centre precinct to include a full-line Woolworths supermarket, additional specialty retail tenancies, and medical/commercial spaces. The development will serve the growing residential population of North Richmond and surrounds west of the Hawkesbury River.
New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements
Traffic and flood-resilience upgrade led by Transport for NSW delivering a new higher four-lane bridge over the Hawkesbury River downstream of the existing Richmond Bridge, a bypass of Richmond town centre, and upgrades to key intersections on The Driftway. Stage 1 is under construction by BMD Constructions with completion expected in 2027. The Stage 2 design and construct contract was awarded to Fulton Hogan in May 2026, with overall project completion targeted for 2029.
Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek
Construction of second non-vehicular bridge over Rickabys Creek at Hawkesbury Valley Way to provide shared-path crossing linkage between shared path from Richmond to Windsor, completing off-road cycling and walking route.
Hambledon Park
Celestino is in early planning for a large masterplanned community on a ~253 ha site at 393 Terrace Road, North Richmond. The vision references a school, health services, retail, sports fields and resilience facilities, but dwelling numbers are not yet determined.
NSW Land and Housing Corporation Townhouses
15 townhouses and villas providing new homes for up to 29 residents. 2-storey development with 14 two-bedroom townhouses and 1 adaptable one-bedroom villa for wheelchair users. Includes 120m of new footpath along Sunnyside Crescent.
919 residents of Bowen Mountain are employed, from a labour force of 954. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,211, about 76% 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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Bowen Mountain benefits from a capable labor pool with robust representation across essential services sectors, maintaining an unemployment rate of only 3.7% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 919, while the local jobless rate sits 0.5% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by a strong labor force participation rate of 75.5% versus 68.9% for Greater Sydney. Census records also show 32.3% of workers operating from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account. Resident workers are primarily concentrated across education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization in construction is especially pronounced, capturing an employment proportion 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively under-represented, engaging only 6.5% of workers in Bowen Mountain against 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests a limited supply of employment within the immediate locality. Analysis of combined ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch across broader statistical zones indicates that over a 12-month timeframe, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% and employment fell by 1.2%, driving a 0.2 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment expansion of 1.9%, a 1.9% increase in its labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide a baseline for future workforce demand in Bowen Mountain. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. Mapping these sector projections onto the industry profile of Bowen Mountain suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bowen Mountain is $2,235 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $945 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,554 a year against an average of $72,205. 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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Data from the ATO at postcode level for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the suburb of Bowen Mountain surpass national norms, recording a median income of $56,554 and an average of $72,205, compared to Greater Sydney where median and average figures stand at $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $62,390 for median income and $79,657 for average income. During the 2021 Census, local individual, family, and household earnings placed between the 72nd and 80th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket contains the largest cohort at 43.6% of residents (692 people), mirroring the wider metropolitan pattern where 30.9% fall into this band. While accommodation expenses absorb 16.1% of income, robust earnings position disposable income in the 79th percentile, with the community ranking in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bowen Mountain had 528 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,158 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Bowen Mountain was entirely composed of separate houses at 100.0%, with no other dwellings (such as apartments, semi-detached houses, or other residential formats), whereas the Sydney metro area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 25.9%, slightly below the Sydney metro level, with 65.1% of homes carrying a mortgage and 9.0% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $2,158 were considerably lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and median weekly rent of $400 sat below the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
On a national scale, however, mortgage payments in Bowen Mountain exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bowen Mountain counted 528 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% 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 units constitute the vast majority of local households at 83.7%, made up of couples with children at 44.9%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single parent families representing 12.9%. The remaining 16.3% consist of non-family living arrangements, encompassing lone person households at 14.4% and group households at 1.3%. The median household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Bowen Mountain hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education qualifications present an area for development, as university attainment among residents stands at 23.7%, well under the SA4 region benchmark of 40.4%. Among tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 15.0%, postgraduate qualifications account for 6.4%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.3%. Technical and vocational training is strongly established, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.7% holding advanced diplomas and 31.1% holding certificates. Community engagement in learning is strong, with 31.8% of the local population actively participating in education. Primary schooling accounts for 10.9% of residents, 8.7% are attending secondary school, and 4.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bowen Mountain reaches 26 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 transportation infrastructure in Bowen Mountain includes 26 active transit stops catering to local bus travel. A network of 5 individual routes provides 115 weekly passenger trips across the suburb. Transit access is highly convenient, with typical walking distances of 186 meters to the nearest stop. Given its residential character, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicle travel accounting for 95% of trips and average car ownership standing above regional levels at 2.0 per dwelling. In addition, 32.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions at the time.
Across the entire network, services operate at a frequency of 16 trips per day, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.7% of residents in Bowen Mountain report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 for the Bowen Mountain community reflect generally favorable conditions, with AreaSearch analysis of health ailments and mortality aligning closely with national standards. Long-term medical issues remain relatively uncommon among both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally high, covering approximately 55% of the total population (~880 people) in comparison to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses locally, affecting 8.2% and 9.3 of residents respectively, while 71.7% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents under 65 are particularly favorable. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.5% of the community (230 people), tracking below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining above-average health results that align with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bowen Mountain is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (28.0%). 3.4% 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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Bowen Mountain exhibits a relatively homogeneous cultural profile, with 85.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.0% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 51.2% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a notable local divergence, comprising 0.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental heritage, the most frequently reported ancestries among Bowen Mountain residents are Australian at 31.7% (compared to 17.8% across the wider region), English at 28.0% (versus 19.0% regionally), and Irish at 8.6%.
Other distinct ancestral representations include Dutch at 2.0% (against 0.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.6% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowen Mountain is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.4% 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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Bowen Mountain represents a mature family-oriented community rather than an emerging demographic area. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.7% of the population versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.7% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age in AreaSearch modeling is 35 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that same Census. The most significant shift since the Census is visible in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising from 11.2% to an estimated 14.5%.
By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the strongest numerical expansion, increasing by 113 (49%) to 343, whereas the proportion of children and young adults is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bowen Mountain
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 this 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,609 at the 2021 Census → 1,588 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 (SAL10526). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.