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Frankston North has an estimated 5,844 residents, up from 5,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 133 people, or 2.3%. That puts 1,141 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Frankston North's population is estimated at around 5,844 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 133 people (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,711 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,833, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,141 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. the suburb of Frankston North's 2.3% growth since census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are applied to each SA2 location. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them through weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are carried forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest expansion just under the national median, with the suburb of Frankston North projected to grow by 476 individuals by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 8.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
60 new dwellings have been approved in Frankston North over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of 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 statistical area building approvals indicates that about 12 homes receive development authorization each year, resulting in an estimated 60 completions over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 17 approvals have been logged. As population figures contracted in recent times, incoming supply has likely matched demand to provide buyers with options, with new homes constructed at an average value of $387,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $52.6 million have been registered this financial year, showing robust commercial building activity. Relative to Greater Melbourne, building activity per resident stands at about 65% of the metropolitan level, placing the locality in the 29th percentile of areas evaluated nationally, which limits choice for buyers and sustains interest in established dwellings.
This is also below the national standard, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Approved residential construction consists of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, with a rising proportion of medium-density options offering diverse entry points from family residences to smaller units. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock of 93.0% houses, showing that vacant residential land is scarcer and reflecting evolving household patterns. A ratio of approximately 584 people for each approved dwelling indicates a highly established housing market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Frankston North will add 465 residents up to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates. Building activity is keeping pace with this projected growth, though home buyers could face heightened competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Frankston North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Frankston North. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.69 billion. 19 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works influence regional performance. A total of 6 projects have been identified as having a potential impact on the locality. Key initiatives include the Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade, Compass Business Park, Frankston Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium Redevelopment, and the 8A Klauer Street Industrial Development.
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Compass Business Park
A 6.65ha site in Melbourne's south-east to be divided into industrial lots, retaining a component of the land.
Frankston Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium Redevelopment
Frankston City Council is delivering a major redevelopment of Frankston Stadium at Bardia Avenue, Seaford. The two-storey indoor sports facility will include 10 courts, comprising six new courts and four refurbished courts, a 1000-seat show court with broadcast-ready lighting, two multi-sport courts, a dedicated gymnastics hall with training pit and viewing area, accessible changerooms, cafe, function and meeting spaces, offices, upgraded car parking, landscaping and pathway connections. The all-electric building is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and will support Frankston and District Basketball Association and Bayside Gymnastics Club, with capacity to host higher profile events.
8A Klauer Street Industrial Development
8A Klauer Street comprises a 16,150 sqm industrial superlot adjoining Compass Business Park in Seaford. Zoned Industrial 1 (IN1Z), the site features dedicated private access from Klauer Street with direct arterial links to Frankston-Dandenong Road, Peninsula Link, and Eastlink. The property provides masterplanned industrial development and owner-occupier warehousing potential within Melbourne's South East industrial corridor.
Aspen Skye
Boutique residential land estate of around 180 residential lots located on the corner of Ballarto Road and McCormicks Road in Skye, featuring direct frontage to the planned Skye Activity Centre and wetlands precinct.
Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade
The Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade is a proposed 8km electrification and duplication of the existing Stony Point line. The project aims to extend metropolitan rail services beyond Frankston to Baxter, incorporating new stations at Frankston East (serving the health and education precinct) and Langwarrin. Despite a 2023 federal funding withdrawal, the project remains a critical advocacy priority for Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula councils. Current activities in the corridor include the construction of the Somerville to Baxter Peninsula Trail, while the rail upgrade itself remains in the planning and advocacy stage awaiting refreshed state and federal funding commitments.
42-50 Hall Road Townhouses
Prime residential development site with permit approval for 59 townhouses, sold by Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in 2021. Located on 1.8 hectares with General Residential (R1Z) zoning, featuring efficient site configuration and extensive frontage onto Hall Road. Adjoining St Joachim's Catholic Primary School with proximity to Seaford Train Station, Eastlink (M3), Carrum Downs Shopping Centre and Sandhurst Golf Club.
Seaford Level Crossing Removal - Armstrongs Road & Station Street
Removal of the Armstrongs Road and Station Street level crossings by constructing two separate rail bridges, together with a new elevated and fully accessible Seaford Station. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, create new public open space and enhance walking and cycling connections. Early designs were released in 2026, planning approvals are progressing, construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 and completion is expected in 2028.
Nepean Boulevard Precinct Revitalisation
A precinct-wide transformation of the Nepean Highway corridor in Frankston into a safe, green boulevard. The project includes intersection upgrades at Overton Road, funded by $25 million from the State Government, and broader precinct works backed by $10 million from Frankston City Council.
2,298 residents of Frankston North are employed, from a labour force of 2,616. Unemployment sits at 12.2%, with participation at 54.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,026, about 86% 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 shows a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with the construction industry especially prominent. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2%, while employment grew by an estimated 1.4% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 2,298 residents are employed, though the unemployment rate remains 7.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate of 54.4% is considerably lower than the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures show a low 11.7% of employed residents worked from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The locality displays a strong concentration in manufacturing, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 3.1% of local workers compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the census count of local jobs to resident workers indicates limited employment opportunities within the immediate boundaries. Analysis of data from SALM and the ABS indicates that over the 12-month period, total employment grew by 1.4% while the overall labor force shrank by 0.5%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help project future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to model growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local workforce structure indicates employment for residents should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, using a simple weighting method that does not factor in local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Frankston North is $1,128 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $575 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,608 a year against an average of $51,964. 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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The latest ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $43,608 and an average of $51,964. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to approximately $47,803 for the median and $56,963 for the average as of March 2026. Census records place household, family, and individual incomes between the 8th and 9th percentiles nationwide. The weekly income band of $800 - 1,499 represents 30.6% of residents (1,788 individuals), whereas the wider region has 32.8% of its population in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket.
Financial pressure from housing is significant, with only 78.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frankston North had 2,148 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential buildings consisted of 93.3% separate houses and 6.7% semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to metro Melbourne where separate houses comprised 67.9% and alternative dwellings made up 32.1%. Home ownership rates lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 25.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (28.2%) or renting tenants (46.3%). The median mortgage payment was $1,408 per month and the median rent was $315 per week, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Frankston North counted 2,148 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 34% 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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Families comprise 60.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 19.3%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parent households at 20.6%. Non-family households make up 39.9% of the total, with lone person households representing 34.4% and group households accounting for 5.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Frankston North hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 765 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 921 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 show that 12.5% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among these, bachelor degrees account for 8.9%, graduate diplomas make up 1.9%, and postgraduate degrees stand at 1.7%. Technical qualifications are common, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 31.5%. Engagement in education is high, with 31.1% of the population enrolled in study. This includes primary school students at 11.3%, secondary students at 7.7%, and tertiary students at 3.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Frankston North reaches 38 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 suburb has 38 public transport stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 5 separate routes, which support 1,063 passenger trips per week. The nearest transport option is located an average of 159 meters from residences, representing high accessibility. Private vehicles are the primary commuting method, with 88% of working residents driving to work. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of 11.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic regulations.
Services run an average of 151 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 27 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.2% of residents in Frankston North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 12.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.3 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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Data on mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence indicates notable health challenges across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the population (~2,773 people). This compares to private coverage rates of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 14.4% and 10.1% of residents. A total of 55.2% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.8% of the community (1,040 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne, with senior health outcomes ranking in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Frankston North is largely Australian-born, at 78.2% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.3%) and Australian (27.6%). 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 that 21.8% of the population was born overseas and 12.7% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.8% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry records show the three largest groups are English at 29.3% (compared to the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 27.6% (compared to 18.4% regionally), and Other at 7.5% (compared to 14.6% regionally). Specific ethnic groups show variations from regional norms, with Hungarian ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Maori ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Serbian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frankston North is 37. 27.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38. The cohort aged 85 and over represents 3.4% of the population, showing a higher concentration than Greater Melbourne, while the 15 - 24 age group is less common at 11.5%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.4% to 14.2% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 group fell from 16.9% to 15.8%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the population aged 85 and over will grow by 97% (193 people), expanding from 198 to 392.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 62% of the total projected growth, while the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frankston North
8 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,711 at the 2021 Census → 5,844 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20948). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.