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Flinders View has an estimated 6,414 residents, up from 5,816 at the 2021 Census — a change of 598 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 222 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 1,190 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic releases alongside 222 validated new addresses identified since the Census, the suburb of Flinders View has an estimated resident total of roughly 6,414 people as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 5,816 residents counted at the 2021 Census, the local community has expanded by 598 people, or 10.3%. This calculation builds upon the June 2025 ABS ERP release indicating a population of 6,344. The resulting living density stands at 1,190 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with nationwide benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Surpassing the 9.5% national pace, the suburb of Flinders View outpaced broader trends with its 10.3% post-2021 Census expansion, establishing itself as a standout regional growth center. Inward interstate migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 66.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas arrivals also making positive contributions. Demographic modeling relies upon ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 benchmarks. Where specific SA2 locations lack coverage, or for horizons extending past post-2032, figures incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2023 from 2021 baselines. Because these state releases exclude age-specific distributions, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weighting derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series based on 2022 data. Future projections place the suburb of Flinders View within the top quartile nationwide for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 1,404 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 20.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
378 new dwellings have been approved in Flinders View over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 68 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Flinders View has averaged roughly 75 residential permits annually, accumulating an estimated 378 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, 74 approvals have been recorded. With an influx of 1.3 new residents annually per built home between FY-21 and FY-25, residential creation and local demand remain balanced, supporting steady market conditions. Newly constructed properties carry an average expected construction cost of $404,000. Furthermore, $1.5 million in commercial approvals was registered during this financial year, underscoring an environment heavily centered on housing.
On a per-capita basis, building volumes in Flinders View mirror Greater Brisbane, sustaining a balanced residential market aligned with the wider metropolitan territory. This pace sits substantially higher than nationwide figures, demonstrating notable developer engagement. Detached houses comprise 88.0% of newly approved builds while townhouses or apartments constitute 12.0%, reinforcing the traditional suburban landscape tailored for buyers pursuing standalone living space. A ratio of around 90 people per dwelling approval highlights an expanding local pipeline. Long-term projections indicate that Flinders View is on track to add 1,334 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At present rates of construction, new supply appears positioned to satisfy incoming demand, establishing supportive conditions for property seekers while leaving room for expansion to outpace current 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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Flinders View, worth an estimated $33.2 billion. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.3 billion. 23 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Strategic infrastructure investment and surrounding development initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local growth and property dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 active or proposed projects positioned to influence the immediate region. Among the most prominent undertakings are Monterea Land Holdings Monterea Estate, Raceview Rise, AVJennings Cadence Estate, and Satterley Ripley Valley Estate, which represent key initiatives highlighted in the subsequent breakdown.
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AVJennings Cadence Estate
Family-friendly community 45km west of Brisbane. Features park, basketball court, kick-about oval, cycling/walking paths, and close to schools and shopping.
Monterea Land Holdings Monterea Estate
Affordable residential lots from 300-480m2 in central Ripley location. Close to Ripley Town Centre and transport infrastructure.
Ripley Valley Priority Development Area
One of Australia's largest Priority Development Areas, covering 4,680 hectares approximately 5km south east of the Ipswich CBD, with capacity for 48,750 dwellings and a future population of 131,000 by 2066. As of 2026 the PDA holds roughly 7,200 completed homes, two trading town centres, three schools, and an active police and health precinct, representing an estimated 15 percent of the full buildout. Ipswich City Council has broken ground on Stage 1 of the Ripley Road and Fischer Road upgrade (Cunningham Highway Interchange to Monterea Road), targeted for completion by December 2027, with Stages 2 and 3 funded through the Queensland Residential Activation Fund.The $129.9 million Ripley Specialised Inpatient Services facility, a 90-bed sub-acute hospital co-located with the Ripley Satellite Health Centre, reached practical completion in mid-2025. The Ripley Town Centre precinct is progressing through a long-term $1.5 billion expansion masterplan alongside Stockland's Providence community.
Dahlia at Flinders View
A $57-million residential estate in Flinders View offering 140 townhouses with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Amenities include a 15m swimming pool, children's splash pool, sun lounges, and more. Approved by Ipswich City Council to address the housing crisis, with 33 conditions addressing community concerns about density, traffic, and environmental impacts.
HB Land Bellevue Estate
47.41-hectare residential community at gateway to Ripley Valley. Lot sizes 375m2 to 1,236m2. Positioned near transport corridors and future infrastructure.
Hayfield Estate
Masterplanned community in Ripley Valley featuring 900 residential lots. The estate includes over 26 hectares of native forest known as The Greenwood, a 4km dedicated walking and cycling path called the Ripley Track, and multiple community parks.
Raceview Rise
Boutique residential land release offering 22 generously sized lots ranging from 450 sqm to 800 sqm in a family-friendly cul-de-sac position. Located in an established pocket of Raceview, the development features fully serviced lots with water, sewerage, underground power, and NBN coverage. Positioned just 6km from Ipswich CBD with convenient access to schools, parks, shopping centers, and transport links including arterial roads and rail connections to Brisbane, Toowoomba, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Bremervale Park Bioretention Basins Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of three bonded bioretention basins at Bremervale Park to improve stormwater quality, reduce pollutants entering local waterways, and enhance environmental benefits. The project includes installation of ephemeral wetlands that remain dry most of the time, holding water briefly after rain events. As water drains away, it filters into the ground, removing pollutants from stormwater runoff and improving the health of local waterways. The project is part of Ipswich City Council's Stormwater Quality Offsets Scheme funded by developer contributions.
3,585 residents of Flinders View are employed, from a labour force of 3,673. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.2%. 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 5,345, about 83% 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 local workforce in Flinders View displays an even mix of white-collar and blue-collar roles with substantial employment in essential community services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.4%, and an estimated 10.2% annual jobs increase per statistical data synthesized by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 3,585, the local jobless rate sat 1.9% under the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, and labor participation aligned closely with the 70.1% Greater Brisbane benchmark. Census figures show that 11.7% of local workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions formed part of that context.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as retail trade. Public administration & safety shows significant local concentration, capturing a market share 2.1 times that of the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less prevalent, engaging 5.2% of local workers relative to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Given the divergence between Census working and resident counts, this predominantly residential locality provides limited employment positions within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM records, the year ending March 2026 witnessed a 10.2% rise in employment and a 9.4% workforce expansion, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in local unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labor force growth of 3.4%, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor patterns across Flinders View over five- and ten-year spans. Across Australia, workforce size is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the existing local occupational base indicates potential gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years for Flinders View, representing an illustrative baseline extrapolation independent of local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flinders View is $1,850 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $836 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,752 a year against an average of $65,681. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records at the postcode level for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Flinders View recorded a median taxable income of $58,752 and an average of $65,681. These figures sit slightly below nationwide levels, while Greater Brisbane registered $58,236 and $72,799 across median and average metrics. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 onward, updated figures are estimated at approximately $65,426 (median) and $73,142 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census metrics position local incomes around the 55th percentile nationally.
The most prominent weekly earnings tier spans $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 36.1% of local earners (2,315 residents), echoing the 33.3% regional benchmark. Residents preserve 87.6% of income once housing obligations are met, indicating solid purchasing capacity, while the area is situated in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flinders View had 2,047 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential stock in Flinders View was dominated by separate houses at 95.4%, with attached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for 4.6%, contrasting with Brisbane metro where houses formed 73.5% and other dwellings made up 26.5%. Full home ownership in Flinders View reached 30.4%, surpassing the metropolitan rate, while 39.6% of properties were occupied under a mortgage and 30.0% were leased. Monthly mortgage costs had a median of $1,517, noticeably lower than the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents showed a median of $300 against $380 regionally.
In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments in Flinders View remain well below the Australian standard of $1,863, with rental payments likewise sitting substantially beneath the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flinders View counted 2,047 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,257 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 18% 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 the clear majority of local living arrangements at 80.2%, consisting of 38.8% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent homes. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 19.8%, with single-person households at 17.9% and group arrangements at 2.1%. The typical household consists of 2.8 residents, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Flinders View hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment presents an area for ongoing development, as the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees is 14.8%, trailing the 30.5% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Among university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate awards at 2.1%. Conversely, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 45.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.9% holding advanced diplomas and 33.2% with certificates. Classroom and institutional involvement remains strong across the suburb, with 29.4% of the population participating in some form of study.
Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 11.2%, secondary education encompasses 9.3%, and tertiary studies engage 3.8% of residents.
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Getting around Flinders View means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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.
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63.0% of residents in Flinders View report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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An examination of chronic illness and mortality statistics by AreaSearch shows prominent health considerations in Flinders View, with standard ailments appearing across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance membership stands at approximately 53% of the community (~3,414 people), tracking slightly above typical SA2 levels while remaining beneath the 55.8% mark observed throughout Greater Brisbane. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented among 10.7 and 9.6% of residents. Meanwhile, 63.0% of the community reported having no medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age adults display elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.4% of the populace (1,051 people), above the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane. Overall health measures for older residents show distinct challenges, aligning closely with national averages across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flinders View is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Flinders View sit below broader averages, with 89.5% of residents born within Australia, 93.7% holding citizenship, and 96.1% using exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 58.3% of the population compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the three primary heritage backgrounds recorded in Flinders View are English (31.5%), Australian (29.9%, notably higher than the 23.2% regional proportion), and Irish (7.8%). Additional ancestral representations show notable differences against regional norms, including German heritage at 7.5% (compared to 4.2%), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.5% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flinders View is 38. 25.9% 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 Flinders View tracks closely alongside Greater Brisbane, showing a maximum divergence of only 3.9 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 38 as at August 2026, mirroring the level recorded in the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from that same Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 0 - 24, declining from 33.4% to an estimated 32.3%. Looking forward to 2041, senior demographics aged 65+ are projected to drive the bulk of local growth, expanding by 585 residents (56%) to reach 1,637.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flinders View
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 5 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 — 222 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,816 at the 2021 Census → 6,414 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 (SAL31054). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.