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Doolandella has an estimated 8,376 residents, up from 7,123 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,253 people, or 17.6%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 327 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,386 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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The suburb of Doolandella currently holds an estimated population of 8,376 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This figure represents an increase of 1,253 people (17.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,123 people. The inferred change stems from a resident population of 8,358, estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating an additional 327 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,386 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb's 17.6% growth since the 2021 census surpassed both the national average (9.5%) and the SA3 area average, identifying it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth accounted for approximately 37.0% of the overall population gains during recent periods, and all contributors including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors. Projections generated by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 utilizing 2022 baseline figures are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. For intervals beyond 2032 or locations omitted from that dataset, AreaSearch relies on 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections founded on 2021 numbers. Because state-level series omit age-specific breakdowns, proportional distributions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) are assigned across age groups. Looking ahead, demographic modeling forecasts above-median expansion relative to statistical zones across Australia, with aggregate SA2 modeling anticipating an increase of 1,759 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 20.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
327 new dwellings have been approved in Doolandella over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 37, 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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Statistical area records processed by AreaSearch indicate that annual residential building approvals in Doolandella average roughly 65 dwellings. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), a cumulative 327 homes were approved, with FY-25 recording 37 approvals to date. With population additions averaging 5.3 new residents annually per home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction lags well behind housing demand, a dynamic that typically fuels price appreciation and heightens buyer competition, while new dwellings carry an average construction cost of $500,000. Per capita building activity in Doolandella outpaces Greater Brisbane by 106.0%, presenting substantial opportunities for prospective purchasers.
Recent building works show 85.0% dedicated to separate houses alongside 15.0% in medium and high-density formats, sustaining the neighborhood's low-density fabric and catering to buyers prioritizing private space. The market's momentum is highlighted by a ratio of roughly 169 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Doolandella is projected to add 1,741 residents by 2041. Prevailing building activity indicates that upcoming residential supply is positioned to satisfy this demand smoothly, fostering favorable buyer environments and potentially facilitating expansion above existing demographic projections.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doolandella, worth an estimated $18.5 billion. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.6 billion. 15 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail 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 economic momentum and property performance are heavily shaped by regional planning and major infrastructure undertakings. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 key projects expected to influence the district, including the Pallara Development Project (78-88 Vied Road), Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension, Forest Lake Three Co-Living Houses Development, and Oxley Wedge Industrial Precinct.
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Pallara Development Project (78-88 Vied Road)
Reconfiguration of a lot (residential subdivision) at 78-88 Vied Road, Pallara. The subdivision has received development approval from Brisbane City Council, with multiple operational works approvals relating to local road and servicing layouts. Realm Builder Pty Ltd is listed on operational works applications alongside the developer. Ongoing activity suggests the project is progressing post-approval toward construction and plan sealing.
Acacia Doolandella
Acacia Doolandella is a boutique Ausbuild house and land estate in Brisbane's south, delivering 23 premium homesites within an established, quiet neighbourhood close to schools, parks, retail and major transport routes. The community focuses on low rise detached housing with a mix of lot sizes and contemporary family homes.
Golden Grove Estate
Golden Grove Estate is a 98 dwelling townhouse community at 73 Redhead Street, Doolandella, delivering three and four bedroom homes next to more than 1 hectare of parkland about 25 minutes from Brisbane CBD. Stages 1 to 5 are now complete and sold out, with the final Stage 6 townhomes under construction and expected to settle by 2027.
Inala Walking Network Plan
Brisbane City Council is preparing the Inala Walking Network Plan to identify primary and secondary walking routes within approximately 2 km of the Inala Plaza and bus station. Community consultation has concluded and Council is reviewing submissions before finalising the plan, which will guide future pedestrian infrastructure planning and investment subject to funding and city-wide priorities.
Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension
Expansion of existing ALDI tenancy and addition of four new specialty retail tenancies at Forest Lake Shopping Centre. 1,089sqm gross floor area increase including drop off lane and outdoor pedestrian space upgrades. The shopping centre serves as major retail hub for southwest Brisbane with Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and Kmart anchoring 70 specialty stores. QIC Real Estate manages the shopping centre development.
Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road Intersection Upgrade - Inala
Brisbane City Council is upgrading the busy Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road intersection in Inala, which carries nearly 22,000 vehicles per day and has been identified as a safety black spot. Works include new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, signalised pedestrian crossings and improved cycling connections. Community consultation sessions were held in October 2025 and a preliminary design was released in March 2026. Final design is expected mid-2026 with construction scheduled to commence early 2027 and complete by mid-2028.The Australian Government is contributing $3 million to the project.
Forest Lake Three Co-Living Houses Development
Construction of three 5-bedroom co-living houses in Forest Lake suburb. 15-month completion timeline from settlement. Part of addressing Brisbane's housing demand in the family-friendly Forest Lake community with central lake and recreational facilities.
Woodvale Village
Woodvale Village is a $100 million masterplanned community in Forest Lake delivering 151 new homes, including 3- and 4-bedroom turnkey house and land packages. Fast-tracked as a State Facilitated Development (SFD), it requires a minimum 15% affordable housing allocation. Construction has commenced, with first residents expected by mid-2027.
4,829 residents of Doolandella are employed, from a labour force of 4,968. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 76.8%. 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, 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 6,089, about 73% 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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Local workforce metrics for Doolandella highlight an educated labor pool spanning multiple sectors, with an unemployment rate of only 2.8% and yearly employment expansion estimated at 11.1% via AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,829, while joblessness sat 1.5% under the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Labor force engagement reached 76.8%, well above the 70.1% regional mark. Census records showed only 10.5% of working locals operating from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions at the time should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
The neighborhood exhibits substantial concentration in manufacturing, where resident participation is 1.7 times higher than the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.5% locally compared to 8.9% across the broader region. Given the disparity between Census working population numbers and total resident numbers, local employment capacity within this predominantly residential district appears constrained. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM series shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 11.1% against a 10.4% rise in the labor pool, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise 3.2%, labor force grow 3.4%, and unemployment edge up 0.1 percentage points. Additional demand trends can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Projected national workforce expansion is estimated at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the local occupational mix projects employment gains for Doolandella of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is illustrative and excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doolandella is $1,882 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $811 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,590 a year against an average of $51,832. 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 postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates Doolandella residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $46,590 and an average of $51,832. These figures trail broader national results as well as Greater Brisbane, which recorded a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, indexed values reach approximately $51,883 (median) and $57,720 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings align near the national 54th percentile. Individual income is heavily concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, containing 43.4% of residents (3,635 people), compared to 33.3% across the metropolitan area.
Residential costs absorb 17.4% of income, yet solid overall earnings position disposable income at the 57th percentile, with the suburb falling into the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doolandella had 2,155 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Doolandella comprised 73.2% standalone houses and 26.8% other dwelling types (including semi-detached units and apartments), closely aligning with the Greater Brisbane balance of 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Fully owned homes accounted for 13.4% of properties, trailing metropolitan levels, while 41.3% were mortgaged and 45.3% were rental properties. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was below the metropolitan figure of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $360 sat beneath the regional $380. Compared against nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage costs sit lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also under the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doolandella counted 2,155 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,534 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.8%, broken down into couples with children (46.5%), couples without children (20.4%), and single parent families (13.9%). The remaining 17.2% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person dwellings at 13.2% and group living at 3.9%. Household occupancy averages 3.2 people, surpassing the Greater Brisbane figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.4% of adults in Doolandella hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in the neighborhood outpaces the broader territory, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 18.8% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Technical education is also widespread, with vocational credentials held by 31.8% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (20.7%). Community educational involvement is elevated, with 34.2% of the local population engaged in formal study. This comprises 11.6% attending primary school, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Doolandella means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.2% of residents in Doolandella report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality figures, health outcomes across Doolandella remain favorable, with minor rates of prevalent illnesses observed in both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is limited, with roughly 48% of the community (~3,998 people) insured, contrasting with 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most common diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 6.7% and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 80.2% reported being free of any long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age adults display excellent health profiles with minimal chronic disease. The cohort aged 65 and over comprises 8.4% of residents (703 people), below the 15.0% metropolitan proportion, with senior health indicators ranking higher than the general public nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.2% of Doolandella residents were born overseas and 56.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.6%) and Australian (14.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Doolandella, where 51.2% of the population was born overseas and 56.2% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 39.5% of residents. In addition, Buddhism shows substantial local prominence, accounting for 8.5% of the community compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Examining parental heritage, the leading reported ancestry categories are Other at 25.0% (well above the 9.4% regional share), English at 14.6% (below the 26.8% regional mark), and Australian at 14.0% (trailing the 23.2% metropolitan average). Specific cultural communities show distinct representation, with Vietnamese heritage accounting for 12.0% locally (versus 0.8% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 3.4% (versus 0.9%), and Maori background at 1.9% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doolandella is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 32.4% 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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The suburb of Doolandella shows a pronounced concentration of young family households. As of August 2026 updates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 36.7% of the community, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 30.6%, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) comprise 8.4% against 15.0% regionally. The median age is estimated at 30 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, while sitting 6 years below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and beneath the national Census benchmark of 38. The most significant shift across major cohorts since the Census occurred in the 0 - 24 age bracket, contracting from 39.9% to an estimated 35.8%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest numerical gain within the 45 - 64 cohort, adding 602 residents (38%) to reach 2,202, while the retiree and elderly segment will experience the fastest proportional growth, rising 84% to 1,296.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doolandella
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 327 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,123 at the 2021 Census → 8,376 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 (SAL30863). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.