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The median house price in Cordeaux Heights is $1.41m. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Cordeaux Heights has an estimated 4,419 residents, down from 4,460 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 1,319 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, demographic analysis by AreaSearch combining ABS updates for the surrounding region and post-Census address validations places the population of the suburb of Cordeaux Heights at roughly 4,419. Compared to the 4,460 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates a 41-person (0.9%) contraction. This assessment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 4,418 established from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 5 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,319 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound migration from overseas served as the primary and practically exclusive contributor to local population additions over recent intervals. Projections for the area rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling with a 2022 base year, supplemented where necessary 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 extended across all regions. Looking ahead, this framework forecasts an overall demographic reduction for the suburb of Cordeaux Heights, contracting by 164 persons by 2041. In contrast to this broad decline, certain demographics will expand, most prominently the 25 to 34 age bracket with an estimated increase of 64 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Cordeaux Heights over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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ABS building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Cordeaux Heights has averaged approximately 4 residential approvals per year, amounting to an estimated 20 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been registered. In light of the recent downward trend in local population, this pace of residential development has been relatively sufficient, creating favorable conditions for prospective purchasers. Meanwhile, commercial development has maintained steady activity, with $22.2 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year. Residential building volumes in Cordeaux Heights sit 85.0% below the per-capita benchmark for Rest of NSW, reflecting a notable constraint on new construction that typically reinforces pricing and demand across the established property market.
This subdued activity is also well below the nationwide norm, underscoring the mature profile of the neighborhood and probable zoning constraints. Of recent residential projects, standalone homes account for 33.0%, while medium and high-density stock represents 67.0%. This pivot toward denser construction offers accessible pricing for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors, marking a clear divergence from the current dwelling profile where houses constitute 98.0%, driven by diminishing land availability and evolving consumer demand for diverse housing types. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a steady or shrinking population base, pressure on local residential demand is anticipated to ease, offering advantageous conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cordeaux Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cordeaux Heights, worth an estimated $1 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.5 billion. 6 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, transport & logistics and residential development. 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, strategic initiatives, and major works play a crucial role in shaping the area's development. AreaSearch has identified 12 active or planned projects with potential local implications, highlighted by Stockland Forest Reach - Huntley, Western Suburbs Preschool Kitchen Upgrade, Alukea Road Major Culvert, and Waples Road Residential Subdivision.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Western Suburbs Preschool Kitchen Upgrade
Kitchen upgrade and associated works at Western Suburbs Community Preschool in Cordeaux Heights. The project involves renovation of kitchen facilities to support the preschool's early education services for children aged 0-5 years. The center is operated by Big Fat Smile and serves 52 children with long day care services.
Alukea Road Major Culvert
Construction or upgrade of a major culvert on Alukea Road for enhanced stormwater management and flood prevention in Cordeaux Heights. This local infrastructure project aims to improve drainage capacity and reduce flood risk in the residential area through upgraded stormwater infrastructure.
Derribong Dr Road Upgrade (Carbeen Cr to Tyalla Pl)
Council-led reconstruction of a section of Derribong Drive between Carbeen Crescent and Tyalla Place to improve pavement condition, safety and local connectivity.
Derribong Drive Reconstruction (Booreea Blvd to Deenyl Cl)
Reconstruction of Derribong Drive from Booreea Boulevard to Deenyl Close in Cordeaux Heights to improve pavement condition, safety and connectivity.
Staff Rd opposite Maynes Pde
Construction of a new footpath on Staff Rd opposite Maynes Pde to improve pedestrian safety and access to nearby bus stop facilities, supporting walking connections to public transport.
The Range at Redgum Ridge
The Range is the final land release within Redgum Ridge in Figtree, offering large rural residential blocks in a bushland setting close to Wollongong. The estate is now selling, with lots advertised from about 1,097 sqm to 2,935 sqm and prices indicated between about AUD 1.25 million and AUD 1.85 million. Current sales material shows remaining blocks including Block 110, Block 202 and Blocks 601 to 604.
Staff Road Road Upgrade (Central Road to Callistemon Road)
Proposed road upgrade works on Staff Road between Central Road and Callistemon Road to improve traffic flow and safety in Cordeaux Heights. This project may be delivered as part of infrastructure requirements for the adjacent Mungurra Rise Estate residential development (30+ lots currently under construction). As of October 2025, Wollongong City Council's website shows no active future works listed for Cordeaux Heights, suggesting the standalone project may have been cancelled, completed, or incorporated into subdivision developer obligations.The area is experiencing residential growth with the Mungurra Rise development underway, which includes associated road infrastructure improvements.
Adria Village Figtree
Adria Village Figtree is an integrated seniors living and aged care community developed by Adria Care Limited at 7-13 Bellevue Road and 38-40 Princes Highway in Figtree. Granted development consent via the NSW Land and Environment Court (DA-2022/136) in May 2025, the development delivers a modern 104-bed residential aged care facility alongside independent living units, a wellness centre, café, and community hall. The masterplan integrates with the adjoining Mary Queen of Croats Church precinct with tailored overland stormwater infrastructure.
2,476 residents of Cordeaux Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,581. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 70.0%. 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 3,764, 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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Drawing from AreaSearch statistical consolidations, the Cordeaux Heights labor pool is well-educated, with prominent representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,476, matching the Regional NSW unemployment figure of 4.1%, while local labor force participation reaches 70.0%, substantially exceeding the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census figures indicated that 34.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are heavily engaged in health care & social assistance, education & training, and manufacturing.
Educational services exhibit an especially heavy concentration, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.1% of the workforce, substantially trailing the 5.3% share across Regional NSW. Discrepancies between Census counts of resident workers and locally situated jobs suggest that this predominantly residential suburb provides limited employment within its own borders. Evaluating ABS and SALM statistical aggregations, Cordeaux Heights registered a 1.9% increase in employed residents alongside a 2.3% expansion in the labor force over the year ending March 2026, which pushed the local unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment contracted by 0.9% and the labor force shrank by 0.4%, yielding a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Industry employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on labor trends. Against national projected gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations applied to the local workforce composition indicate an expected employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% across ten years for Cordeaux Heights.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cordeaux Heights is $2,634 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,426 a year against an average of $83,575. 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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Based on ATO postcode-level statistics for financial year 2023 synthesized by AreaSearch, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Cordeaux Heights was $66,426, with an average of $83,575. These figures sit well above regional benchmarks, where Regional NSW recorded $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $73,281 for median income and $92,200 on average. Census findings place household earnings at the 93rd percentile ($2,634 weekly), while individual earnings sit at the 66th percentile.
A 33.1% share of residents (1,462 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely aligning with the 29.9% regional rate, while 41.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. After meeting housing obligations, households preserve 89.9% of income, with the suburb achieving an 8th decile SEIFA ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cordeaux Heights had 1,446 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Cordeaux Heights is 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings (apartments, attached, and alternate styles), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties represent 46.8% of the market, surpassing regional levels, while remaining residences are either mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (8.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment stands at $2,167, well above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $495, significantly higher than both the Regional NSW level of $330 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cordeaux Heights counted 1,446 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 89.3% of households in the area, encompassing couples with children at 51.6%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parent families at 7.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.7%, made up of 9.7% lone person households and 1.0% group households. The suburb's median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the 2.4 average across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.2% of adults in Cordeaux Heights hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,133 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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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Educational attainment among Cordeaux Heights residents aged 15+ is exceptionally strong, with 31.2% holding higher education degrees, compared to 16.9% across the SA3 area and 21.3% across Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 19.6%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas represent 8.6% and 3.0% respectively. Vocational credentials are held by 36.1% of the population aged 15+, encompassing 12.2% with advanced diplomas and 23.9% holding certificate qualifications. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.5% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational institution. This cohort comprises 8.9% attending secondary school, 8.3% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cordeaux Heights reaches 42 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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The local transit network in Cordeaux Heights features 42 active bus stops across 33 distinct routes, generating a combined 387 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is strong, with an average distance of 161 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is typical, with private vehicle travel serving as the dominant mode at 95%. Households average 2.1 vehicles, above regional norms, while 34.3% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing conditions. Transit services operate at an average rate of 55 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Cordeaux Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Health indicators in Cordeaux Heights reflect favorable outcomes across mortality and chronic condition measures, characterized by minimal incidence of prevalent health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 60% of residents (2,647 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the community, affecting 7.3% and 7.2% of residents respectively, whereas 72.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age individuals exhibit strong health metrics, and the 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (671 people) - compared to 23.3% regionally - demonstrate robust health outcomes consistent with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cordeaux Heights is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 20.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.5%) and English (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cordeaux Heights displays substantial multicultural representation relative to surrounding areas, with 22.2% of its population born abroad and 20.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 65.9% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent heritage groups in Cordeaux Heights are Australian at 24.5% (against 30.0% regionally), English at 23.4% (against 30.5% regionally), and Other at 7.6%. Specific communities show elevated representation, including Macedonian ancestry at 7.0% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Croatian at 1.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Serbian at 1.1% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cordeaux Heights is 41. 24.7% 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 demographic profile of Cordeaux Heights reflects an established family environment. As of August 2026 estimates, 30.7% of residents belong to middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), exceeding the 23.8% Regional NSW level, while 15.2% are aged 65+, below the regional figure of 23.3%. The median age remains 41 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 2 years younger than the regional median of 43 at that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 bracket has shifted from 32.3% to an estimated 30.7%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) increasing by 86 (9%) to reach 1,041, alongside contractions in children, young adults, and middle aged cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cordeaux Heights
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 7 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,460 at the 2021 Census → 4,419 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 (SAL11070). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.