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The median house price in Coonamble is $240k. House values have moved 1.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Coonamble has an estimated 2,767 residents, up from 2,666 at the 2021 Census — a change of 101 people, or 3.8%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Evaluating demographical adjustments from the ABS for the surrounding region, alongside address checks completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Coonamble has a calculated residency of approximately 2,767 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 101 people (3.8%) relative to the 2,666 people counted during the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from a local population of 2,763, which AreaSearch computed using the ABS demographic data from June 2025 combined with residential address checks post-Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 1.8 persons per square kilometer, which represents a low-density environment with significant space per resident.
The 3.8% rate of growth in the suburb of Coonamble since the 2021 census was higher than the gains of 1.3% in the SA3 area, as well as the broader SA4 region, making it a regional leader in population gains. The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by natural change, which accounted for approximately 78.0% of the overall population growth in the recent past. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, or alternatively NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline where standard data is unavailable. Growth rates by age brackets from these data sources are applied to local boundaries for the years 2032 through 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, projections indicate that the suburb of Coonamble will experience a population decline, losing 359 persons by 2041. On the other hand, certain age brackets are expected to grow, particularly residents aged 85 and over, which is projected to rise by 18 people. Additional details are available in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in Coonamble is minimal, with 1 new dwellings receiving approval each year, totaling 9 approvals over a five-year timeframe. This quiet pace of construction is typical for rural locations where the need for additional housing is small and residential development is constrained by local demand and utilities. Because of the small number of projects, individual residential developments can heavily distort yearly growth metrics and regional comparisons. Coonamble displays far lower residential construction volumes than the Rest of NSW, a trend that is also below wider Australian averages. Additionally, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing.
This focus on multi-dwelling properties offers accessible entry points for buyers and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear shift away from the current housing stock, which is 92.0% houses, showing a shortage of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and a demand for more affordable, varied housing. A ratio of 1103 people for each dwelling approval highlights the quiet, slow-paced construction environment in the area. Given that demographic projections point to stable or contracting numbers, Coonamble is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Coonamble
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 66 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coonamble, worth an estimated $35.4 billion. 21 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions have a strong influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to affect this area. Notable regional developments include the Inland Rail - Narromine to Narrabri, the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan, the Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan, and the Newell Highway Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Aero Park Residential Estate
Aero Park Residential Estate is a council-led house and land subdivision on the north western fringe of Gilgandra. The approved estate comprises 57 residential lots, with stage 1 delivering 34 fully serviced lots and 5 earlier lots already developed along Farrar Street. Lots are generally between about 1,242 m2 and 1,897 m2, with services including water, sewer, NBN and underground power, new roads, footpaths and solar street lighting. Council has completed the stage 1 civil works and is now selling lots through local agents to increase housing supply and support growth linked to Inland Rail and regional renewable energy projects.
Gilgandra Solar Farm
Gilgandra Solar Farm is a 5 MW ground mounted solar farm with approximately 12,000 photovoltaic panels, associated inverter stations and a battery energy storage system on an approximately 11.3 hectare project area west of Gilgandra. The development was approved in 2022 and remains in construction, with a 2024 modification approved to refine the site layout and construction noise mitigation measures.
Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan
A community-led plan for the Castlereagh Country region (including Gilgandra and Warrumbungle Shires) to build resilience against drought and increased climate variability. It identifies actions to prepare for reduced growing season rainfall and increased frequency of drought events, informing future investments and securing funding for communities, agriculture, and businesses.
Gunyah - North-West Urban Release Area
A master-planned community of up to 5,500 new homes, including a commercial hub, seniors living, parks, and a school site.
Narromine Water Treatment Plant
Developing a concept and detailed design for a new water treatment plant in Narromine to ensure water security.
Macquarie Estate
The Macquarie Estate project in the town of Narromine, located in the Orana region of NSW has officially commenced on the 14th of September. The first stage of construction comprises of 9 x 3 & 4 bedroom homes on large 800my to 1000 my lots. The overall project incorporates 115 dwellings with a vast range of design and inclusion options that serve the functional space and lifestyle needs of any future homeowner.
Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie
The Rail Corridor Program covers 570 km of Inland Rail sections from Narromine to Gowrie, including rail, ballast, concrete sleepers, and level crossings across several stages.
Concrete World Warehouse and Cafe
Two-stage industrial development approved for an 11,197sqm site at 14 Fiscal Way in Dubbo's Blueridge Business Park. Originally proposed by Concrete World Industries, stage one comprised a concrete supply warehouse with showroom and office, and stage two comprised 11 light industrial units and a cafe. Dubbo Regional Council approved the $6.8 million development application in June 2023. The site was later marketed for sale by Raine and Horne Commercial as a shovel-ready, DA-approved parcel, with expressions of interest closing in May 2025; the listing is now marked sold.Council infrastructure pipeline records list Drayton Group as the current holder of the approval. Construction has not yet commenced and the new owner's development intentions are unconfirmed.
1,038 residents of Coonamble are employed, from a labour force of 1,090. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 51.8%. 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 2,340, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The labor force in Coonamble is evenly distributed across blue and white-collar roles, with a strong presence of public and community service workers and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, based on compiled regional data. As of March 2026, there are 1,038 residents in employment, which is 0.7% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, while the labor force participation rate of 51.8% is much lower than the regional figure of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a minor 6.1% of working locals did so from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The workforce shows a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs a share of the population 2.8 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is underrepresented at 0.9% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.8%. Comparing the Census counts for local workers against resident workers suggests that local employment options within the area are somewhat restricted. Based on statistical analysis of SALM and ABS figures for the wider region, the labor force shrank by 2.4% and total employment dropped by 0.6% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 1.8 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Regional NSW, employment fell by 0.9%, the labor force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Coonamble. These five and ten-year national forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Mapping these national sectoral projections onto the local employment profile indicates that jobs in Coonamble should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coonamble is $1,206 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $641 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,749 a year against an average of $59,182. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Coonamble have a median income of $41,749 and an average income of $59,182. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be approximately $46,057 for the median and $65,290 for the average as of March 2026. Census records place personal, family, and household incomes in Coonamble in the 13th to 17th national percentiles.
The most common income band is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 28.6% of residents (791 people), matching the metro trend where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Although living expenses are low, leaving residents with 90.2% of their income, total disposable income is situated at the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coonamble had 934 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 5% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $190 a week and the median mortgage repayment $883 a month. Rent absorbs 15.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Coonamble at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Coonamble matched the Regional NSW average of 39.5%, with 25.3% of homes being mortgaged and 35.2% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $883 was much lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $190 was below the regional figure of $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in Coonamble are significantly below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coonamble counted 934 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 63.8% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 19.0%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single-parent households at 19.4%. The remaining 36.2% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 32.3% and group households at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Coonamble hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 561 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 802 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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The local community experiences educational challenges, with university completion rates standing at 14.3%, which is much lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a challenge but also an opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.1% and certificates at 28.1%. Student numbers are high, with 32.0% of the local population enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 13.3% of residents attending primary school, 9.9% attending high school, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coonamble reaches 77 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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There are 77 public transport stops in Coonamble, including train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which provide 115 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is excellent, with residents living an average of 169 meters from their nearest stop. Most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of transport at 92%, while 8% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home, which is lower than the regional average. A low 6.1% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all transport routes, which averages out to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.0% of residents in Coonamble report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.5 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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Evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses by AreaSearch highlights health issues in Coonamble, with various health problems affecting both younger and older residents, while the level of private health insurance is low at roughly 50% of the population (~1,393 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most common health conditions locally, affecting 11.4% and 9.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 60.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health issues are notable among the working-age population due to high rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the population (528 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coonamble is largely Australian-born, at 95.8% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and Australian Aboriginal (26.3%). 26.3% 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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Coonamble shows below-average levels of multicultural diversity, with citizens making up 83.6% of the population, 95.8% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking only English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 75.8% of residents, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 32.2%, Australian Aboriginal at 26.3% (which is much higher than the regional average of 4.6%), and English at 22.7% (which is lower than the regional average of 30.5%). There are also differences in other ethnic communities, with Lebanese residents representing 0.1% of the population in Coonamble, compared to 0.2% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coonamble is 37. 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 median age of 37 years in Coonamble is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and very close to the national average of 38 years. The local population features a large share of children aged 0 - 4 years (9.7%), while residents aged 65 - 74 years represent a smaller share (10.1%) than in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.3% to 13.1% of the population, and the 0 to 4 age group has grown from 8.3% to 9.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 13.0% to 11.2%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.9% to 9.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to notable shifts in the local age profile. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow steadily, rising by 20 people (31%) from 66 to 87. The combined cohorts aged 65+ will make up 86% of all population growth, showing the aging of the community. In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coonamble
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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,666 at the 2021 Census → 2,767 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 May 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 (SAL11044). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.