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Caravonica has an estimated 2,682 residents, up from 2,183 at the 2021 Census — a change of 499 people, or 22.9%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 190 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 578 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 suburb of Caravonica is assessed to have approximately 2,682 residents, drawing from AreaSearch's evaluation of post-Census validated addresses alongside wider ABS demographic revisions. This represents an addition of 499 people (22.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,183 people. The current figure stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) benchmark of 2,651 established by the ABS in June 2025, combined with 190 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. This population density stands at 578 persons per square kilometer, affording considerable living space and capacity for prospective development.
Expanding by 22.9% post-2021 Census, the suburb of Caravonica outpaced both the broader SA4 region (7.6%) and the Rest of Qld to rank among regional leaders in population expansion. Interstate arrivals served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 59.0% of total demographic additions, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Population projections adopt ABS and Geoscience Australia modelling published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) for individual SA2 units. For unrepresented areas or intervals beyond 2032, forecasts incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data. Because state figures omit cohort distributions, age-specific weightings are modelled following ABS Greater Capital Region trends released in 2023 (benchmarked to 2022). Looking ahead, the suburb of Caravonica is projected to experience population expansion above the median for non-metropolitan Australia, gaining 353 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which denotes an overall increase of 12.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Caravonica over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS residential approvals indicate that Caravonica records approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling roughly 75 residential approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), with 34 approved during FY-25 to date. Because 4.1 new residents per year have been added for each home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local demand heavily exceeds incoming residential supply, heightening buyer competition and fostering asset price escalation. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings show an average construction cost of $420,000, sitting below wider regional averages to offer comparatively accessible price points for buyers.
Residential building in Caravonica tracks 37.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period relative to Rest of Qld, supporting available purchasing choices alongside healthy real estate demand. Detached houses account for 96.0% of new construction activity, with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 4.0%, thereby sustaining a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward purchasers seeking spacious single-family homes. The area averages roughly 74 people per dwelling approval, underscoring ongoing market expansion. Long-term outlooks indicate Caravonica will welcome an additional 322 residents by 2041 relative to latest quarterly figures. If building momentum continues at its prevailing pace, residential delivery will easily satisfy anticipated housing requirements, maintaining favorable conditions for prospective buyers and potentially accommodating higher growth than presently forecasted.
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 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Caravonica, worth an estimated $2.98 billion. 8 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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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Capital investments and regional planning frameworks are pivotal in shaping community development, though AreaSearch has identified no major projects anticipated to directly influence the immediate locality. Surrounding regional works of note include the duplication of Cairns Western Arterial Road from Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, the Vistas at Redlynch Estate, the Redlynch Central Shopping Centre Commercial Hub, and the Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project.
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Currunda Creek Trades and Services Precinct
Approved trades and services precinct on the eastern portion of a 36.46 hectare site adjacent to the Boral Quarry. The development includes subdivision into four development lots plus drainage and road reserves for low impact industry, transport depot, self storage, warehouse, outdoor sales and bulk landscape supplies. The western precinct and Currunda Creek corridor are to be retained and rehabilitated, with the project expected to support more than 120 ongoing jobs.
Bel Plas Estate
A new residential land development in Redlynch offering 60 lots with house and land packages, nestled among the mountains with pristine views and tranquility. The estate features a peaceful mountain setting with convenient access to local shopping centers, medical facilities, and schools within minutes.
Larsen Place Estate
Final stage residential land estate in central Redlynch Valley offering the last available blocks starting from 550m2. Conveniently located within walking distance to Redlynch Shopping Centre, medical facilities and schools, with easy access to Cairns CBD and airport within 15 minutes drive.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication
The Queensland Government is planning a $300 million duplication of Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway, converting the corridor to a four-lane carriageway to improve safety, capacity, traffic flow, travel times and active transport. TMR lists the project status as detailed design, with Section 1 preparation works between Lake Placid Road and Captain Cook Highway started in August 2024 and expected to finish in early 2026, while the Queensland Government works to secure construction funding for future stages.
Bellmere Lane Estate
Sold-out premium lifestyle residential estate featuring large elevated lots with natural bushland settings and quality design covenants. Located in prestigious Redlynch with easy access to Cairns CBD and quality schools. The development showcased innovative street plantings with Eumundi Quandong trees and master-planned natural vegetation precincts.
Vistas at Redlynch Estate
136-lot residential estate by Kenfrost Homes featuring 6,180m2 central parkland, premium location near schools and shopping, 12km from Cairns CBD.
Redlynch Central Shopping Centre Expansion (Stage 3)
Stage 3 expanded Redlynch Central Shopping Centre with a new two-storey extension at the Coles end of the centre, delivering around 1,200 sqm of additional retail and commercial floor space. Construction commenced in April 2025 with practical completion before the end of 2025. By mid-2026 the completed expansion was operating as part of the centre, which now accommodates more than 40 specialty retailers.
Seascape Terraces, Trinity Park
Residential development featuring terraced housing and apartments in Trinity Park. Multiple building types proposed with contemporary tropical architecture and landscaped outdoor spaces.
1,349 residents of Caravonica are employed, from a labour force of 1,377. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 61.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,066, about 77% 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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Caravonica features a capable labour pool with considerable employment in community services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.0% according to aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,349, while joblessness sat 1.9% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and participation stood at 61.3% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures also recorded 13.9% of workers operating from home, an observation influenced by prevailing pandemic measures. Major industries employing local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, as well as education & training. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.8% of the local workforce, compared against 4.5% across the wider region.
Given the contrast between resident workers and local operational positions recorded in Census surveys, the predominantly residential locality offers limited on-site employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force fell by 0.2% during the last twelve months, while employment dropped by 1.1%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% growth in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts starting from Mar-26 to help anticipate future demand in Caravonica. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with local employment data to project growth trends. The national outlook shows a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry projections are applied to Caravonica’s current employment structure, local employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, keeping in mind that this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration and ignores local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caravonica is $1,670 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,894 a year against an average of $53,032. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 show Caravonica recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $42,894 and an average of $53,032, sitting below national standards as well as the respective figures of $53,146 and $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Adjusted for an 11.36% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $47,767 (median) and $59,056 (average) by March 2026. Across Census measures, household, personal, and family earnings sit moderately between the 45th and 50th percentiles. The primary earnings cohort covers 36.8% of residents receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (986 residents), aligning with Regional Qld where 31.7% fall into this bracket.
Residents retain 85.7% of income after servicing housing commitments, and the district occupies the 5th decile on the SEIFA income spectrum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caravonica had 805 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,601 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Single-family houses formed 95.1% of Caravonica's housing stock at the most recent Census, while semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats made up 4.8%, contrasting with Regional Qld where houses comprised 76.4% and alternate formats constituted 23.6%. Outright home ownership stood at 34.8%, matching Regional Qld, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (45.9%) or tenanted (19.3%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,601 sat below the regional benchmark of $1,655 and the national mark of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $360, tracking above Regional Qld's $345 while remaining lower than the Australian standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caravonica counted 805 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 989 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 25% 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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Families constitute 71.3% of local households, consisting of couples without children (30.5%), couples with children (28.9%), and single parent families (12.3%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 28.7%, primarily lone person households (24.6%) alongside group dwellings (3.7%). Average occupancy sits at 2.4 people per home, slightly under the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.6% of adults in Caravonica hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 526 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 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 in Caravonica sits below broad standards, with 23.6% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications versus 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees represent 15.5% of attainment, while postgraduate qualifications account for 4.2% and graduate diplomas 3.9%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, encompassing 42.0% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (30.2%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Current study engagement is robust, with 27.2% of the local population taking part in structured schooling or higher learning. This group includes 9.8% attending primary schools, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caravonica reaches 9 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Commuter services within Caravonica include 9 public transport stops accommodating bus travel across 2 distinct routes, providing a collective total of 179 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is convenient, with dwellings positioned an average of 282 meters from the nearest departure point. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 92% of workers travelling outward, supported by average fleet sizes of 1.6 vehicles per household. Additionally, 13.9% of employed residents conducted work from home during the 2021 Census. Public transport operations provide an average of 25 departures each day across the network, translating to roughly 19 weekly trips at each separate stop location.
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65.2% of residents in Caravonica report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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General health indicators for Caravonica align closely with national averages, displaying subdued rates of common illnesses across the broader population alongside elevated vulnerability among senior cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is modest, held by roughly 48% of residents (~1,293 people), trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded among 9.0% and 8.6% of the population, while 65.2% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents demonstrate typical wellness outcomes.
Meanwhile, persons aged 65 and over comprise 24.7% of the locality (662 people), higher than the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, with older residents experiencing distinct health considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caravonica is largely Australian-born, at 76.2% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (24.2%). 3.7% 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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Cultural metrics in Caravonica broadly reflect regional tendencies, with 76.2% of the populace born domestically, 88.7% holding citizenship, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the leading faith, practiced by 49.3% of residents. Judaism registers a noticeable local presence at 0.4%, compared against 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental background, English ancestry is the most common at 29.9%, followed by Australian at 24.2% and Other at 8.5%. Certain other backgrounds also show distinct concentrations, including German ancestry at 5.8% (against 4.7% regionally), New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (versus 0.9%), and South Australian lineage at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caravonica is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 18.4% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Caravonica skews older than Regional Qld. Mature adults and individuals nearing retirement (45 - 64) represent 29.5% of the population as at August 2026, above the regional share of 24.6%, whereas younger adults aged 25 - 44 account for 19.1% compared to 25.5% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 46, matching the 2021 Census level, which is 5 years older than the Regional Qld mark of 41 and above the Australian figure of 38 recorded at that time. The 25 - 44 cohort experienced the sharpest decrease since the Census, moving from 20.8% down to 19.1%.
Forecasts to 2041 indicate seniors aged 65+ will record the highest increase, adding 189 residents (28%) to reach 851, while younger demographics are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caravonica
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 — 190 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,183 at the 2021 Census → 2,682 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 (SAL30533). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.