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The median house price in Corindi Beach is $900k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Corindi Beach has an estimated 1,815 residents. Density is about 75 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Corindi Beach has an estimated population of approximately 1,815, drawing on AreaSearch analysis of wider ABS regional updates alongside post-Census address validations. This represents a gain of 13 people (0.7%) compared to the 1,802 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 1,796 determined by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 14 validated new addresses added following the Census benchmark. With a density of 74 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space alongside capacity for potential expansion.
Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which made up roughly 63.0% of total growth, while natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive additions. Projections for the suburb of Corindi Beach utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, substituting 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 where coverage is absent. Cohort-level growth rates from these datasets are extended across 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Corindi Beach is slated for population growth outpacing the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting an increase of 282 persons by 2041, which equates to an expansion of 14.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in Corindi Beach over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approvals apportioned from broader statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes an average of approximately 9 dwellings approved annually in Corindi Beach, adding up to an estimated 48 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 2 approvals have been documented. The area registered an average influx of 2.4 new residents annually per completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting healthy underlying demand supporting valuations, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $493,000. Additionally, $2.5 million worth of commercial approvals was logged during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the market.
Dwelling creation in Corindi Beach trails the wider regional benchmark substantially, running 56.0% below the per-person rate for Rest of NSW. Such limited addition of new housing stock frequently reinforces demand and pricing across the existing residential market. Building activity also sits below the national benchmark, pointing to established local maturity as well as prospective zoning or planning limits. Furthermore, all recent residential approvals have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving the neighbourhood's low-density profile and family-oriented appeal. A ratio of approximately 1199 people per single residential approval underscores a subdued development environment. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Corindi Beach is slated to gain 263 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential development continues at a sustainable rate relative to this anticipated expansion, prospective purchasers may encounter greater market competition as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Corindi Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Corindi Beach, worth an estimated $4.77 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 economic momentum and property dynamics are heavily shaped by strategic public works and zoning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified no major projects likely to impact the locality directly. Regional infrastructure works of potential relevance include the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and the NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW).
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Woolgoolga North West and West Growth Plans
A major rezoning and development program delivering approximately 1,130 new homes across three large growth precincts in Woolgoolga - Newmans Road (Swell), Barkhut Road, and Tramway Drive. Local planning controls took effect from 1 February 2024. Clarence Property has commenced construction at Swell Woolgoolga (Newmans Road precinct), a $130 million masterplanned community of over 210 homesites. The Bark Hut Road precinct has lodged development applications for staged residential subdivision. The plans also include open space, infrastructure contributions, and streetscape upgrades aligned with the Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan.
Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle Extension
Expansion of the existing Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle land lease community in Woolgoolga delivering approximately 178-180 new homes for over 55s together with a second clubhouse, wellness facilities, community spaces and associated road infrastructure. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 following development approval.
Woolgoolga Beach Reserve Project
Stage 1 completed in 2021 with improvements including a new playground, amenities building with Changing Places facility, pathways, picnic tables, shelters, and fencing. Stage 2 is proposed for 2026/27 and will include new pathways, a viewing deck, showers, seating, picnic facilities, and other amenities in accordance with the Detailed Concept Plan.
Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan
A vision and strategic planning framework adopted by Coffs Harbour City Council in February 2018 to guide growth and change in Woolgoolga's town centre to 2036. Comprising three parts - a Town Centre Framework, Precincts and Implementation Plan, and Supporting Information - the Masterplan outlines over 24 actions spanning immediate to long-term timeframes. New local planning controls stemming from the Masterplan came into effect in February 2024, alongside an approved Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan addressing transport, streetscape improvements and road networks around the beachside town centre.
Wiigulga Sports Complex
A $28.8 million world-class sports facility featuring a competition pool, warm-up pool, learn-to-swim pool, gymnasium, fitness centre, and community spaces. Serves as a regional aquatic and fitness hub with modern facilities.
Woolgoolga Whale Trail Project
Upgrade of the walkway between Woolgoolga Beach Reserve and the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, including new 1.8m-wide pathway, elevated boardwalks, formalised parking with accessible bays, kerb works, added seating and ocean lookouts. Project completed June 2024.
34 Trafalgar Street Residential Flat Building
Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a 5-storey residential flat building containing 10 luxury apartments, and strata subdivision.
Seacrest Estate
A residential estate offering land and house & land packages, designed for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Stage 3 is completed and nearly sold out, with Stage 4 now released due to high demand.
846 residents of Corindi Beach are employed, from a labour force of 863. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 60.0%. 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 1,627, about 90% 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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Corindi Beach maintains a skilled resident workforce with solid presence across core services and an unemployment rate of merely 2.0%, as aggregated by AreaSearch from statistical area data. Employed locals numbered 846 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 2.1% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside labor force participation that closely aligns with the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures showed a modest 10.7% working remotely from home, a metric that may have been shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Locals are predominantly employed across the construction, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food sectors.
Building and construction displays a pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.6 times that seen regionally. By comparison, the manufacturing sector accounts for just 2.9% of local employment, trailing the 5.8% regional standard. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population suggests a restricted volume of employment positions within the immediate locality. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, a 1.0% contraction in the labour pool coupled with a 0.7% decrease in employment generated a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in jobs alongside a 0.4% decline in the workforce, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand insights can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. Projected nationally to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, employment trajectories vary across specific industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the existing resident skill base indicates potential employment gains for Corindi Beach of 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this weighted calculation is indicative and excludes localized demographic forecasting.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Corindi Beach is $1,550 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $734 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,193 a year against an average of $58,060. 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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Aggregated ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Corindi Beach below the national benchmark. Median taxpayer income reached $47,193 while the mean was recorded at $58,060, compared against $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for 10.32% Wage Price Index expansion recorded since financial year 2023 places modeled March 2026 levels at roughly $52,063 for median earnings and $64,052 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings situated the locality modestly between the 35th and 38th percentiles.
Weekly income bands reveal that 38.0% of local earners fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category (689 residents), matching broader regional trends where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Affordability pressures remain pronounced, with 82.6% of income uncommitted to housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the community in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Corindi Beach had 638 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing inventory in Corindi Beach at the most recent Census was composed of 97.8% separate houses and 2.2% alternative residential formats (including apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings), whereas Regional NSW registered 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright property ownership in Corindi Beach trailed the broader regional rate at 34.7%, with mortgaged properties comprising 38.8% and rental arrangements accounting for 26.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs matched the Regional NSW standard at $1,733, whereas median weekly rents stood higher at $435 relative to $330 regionally and $1,733 for mortgage benchmarks.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments remain lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas typical rental costs outpace the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Corindi Beach counted 638 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 18% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 76.5%, comprising couples with children at 31.2%, childless couples at 31.8%, and single parent households at 12.4%. Non-family domiciles represent the remaining 23.5%, featuring single-person dwellings at 18.2% and share houses at 4.2%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.7 people, outpacing the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Corindi Beach hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 171 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 946 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 levels present opportunities for progression, with tertiary graduation rates sitting at 18.2%, notably beneath the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor awards comprise 12.9%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications show strong community uptake, held by 42.7% of individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (31.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.4%). Learning engagement remains robust across the community, with 26.5% of locals actively participating in formal study. This student cohort is distributed across primary education at 11.2%, secondary institutions at 6.3%, and tertiary courses at 3.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Corindi Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Corindi Beach is provided by 40 operational stops across a network of local buses. Across these stops, 11 separate routes deliver a collective 75 weekly passenger trips. Walkability to public transit is strong, with locals situated an average of 126 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 1.7 vehicles, surpassing regional averages, while 10.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to period-specific pandemic effects.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 10 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips for each specific transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Corindi Beach report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 compiled by AreaSearch reveal noticeable health hurdles in Corindi Beach across both younger and mature demographics in relation to long-term health issues and mortality metrics, while private hospital cover is held by roughly 50% of residents (~906 people), sitting beneath the 55.7% national standard. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.7 and 8.7% of the populace respectively, while 67.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts record elevated levels of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over total 313 people (17.3%), lower than the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW, with seniors demonstrating above-average wellbeing and national rankings superior to the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Corindi Beach is largely Australian-born, at 86.9% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (28.6%). 6.1% 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 diversity measures indicate a largely homogenous community in Corindi Beach, with Australian citizens making up 88.0% of the populace, 86.9% born in Australia, and 91.3% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 40.7% of residents, while the Other religious category demonstrates a notable local presence at 2.6% compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most prominent backgrounds among Corindi Beach residents are English (30.3%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (8.9%). Furthermore, several cultural groups show distinctive representation patterns, including Australian Aboriginal heritage at 6.1% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Korean at 0.6% (compared to 0.1%), and Maori at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corindi Beach is 39. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of the suburb of Corindi Beach closely mirrors wider regional patterns, with the largest divergence across major life stages measuring 6.0 percentage points against Regional NSW. The median age is estimated at 39, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded in the same period. The most prominent demographic adjustment since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 27.7% to an estimated 25.0%. Projections through 2041 indicate that the 25 - 44 cohort will drive the majority of growth, expanding by 85 residents (18%) to reach a total of 555.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Corindi Beach
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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,802 at the 2021 Census → 1,815 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 (SAL11073). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.