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Hatton Vale has an estimated 2,416 residents, up from 1,555 at the 2021 Census — a change of 861 people, or 55.4%. Growth has averaged 8.5% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 111 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 evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Hatton Vale has a residency count estimated at 2,416 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 861 people (55.4%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,555 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 2,387, determined by AreaSearch after assessing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and adding 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such population levels yield a density of 111 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and scope for future expansion.
The 55.4% expansion rate for the suburb of Hatton Vale since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%) as well as the state average, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. Growth in the local population was mostly propelled by arrivals from other states, representing approximately 66.0% of the overall population gains lately, though all growth elements, including international migration and natural increase, remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 statistics are adopted instead. These state-level forecasts do not segment by age bracket; consequently, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups utilizing the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the suburb of Hatton Vale is projected to experience growth above the national median, expanding by 365 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, which translates to a 13.9% total expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
104 new dwellings have been approved in Hatton Vale over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from localized statistics, the suburb of Hatton Vale has averaged roughly 20 new homes authorized annually, culminating in approximately 104 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 35 approvals have been documented so far. With an average ratio of 7.7 new residents for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new additions, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer rivalry, with new homes carrying an average construction value of $431,000, pointing to developer interest in the high-end tier with premium dwellings.
Additionally, $141.6 million in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting strong local business development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Hatton Vale shows slightly elevated construction levels (32.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period), preserving solid opportunities for purchasers while supporting existing asset values, though building trends have slowed down lately. This volume stands substantially higher than the national standard, reflecting clear builder interest in the locality. Recent residential construction is made up of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% townhouses or units, preserving the traditional low-density profile focused on spacious family properties. Averaging 131 people per building approval, the suburb of Hatton Vale exhibits typical indicators of an expanding region. Projections for the future indicate the suburb of Hatton Vale will add 336 residents by 2041 (computed from the latest quarterly figures by AreaSearch). With current construction paces, the addition of residential supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially driving population numbers beyond current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hatton Vale, worth an estimated $78 million. 6 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and retail. 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 upgrades are highly influential in driving regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the area. Notable regional projects include the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program, Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, Proposed Inland Rail Tunnel (Gowrie to Brisbane Port), and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K), with the subsequent records highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Plainland Crossing - Endeavour Way Industrial Development
Industrial and bulky goods precinct within the Plainland Crossing town centre. The final release of commercial lots is actively being developed and marketed for showrooms, bulky goods, and warehousing. Fully serviced commercial lots with direct access to Warrego Highway via Gehrke Road. National retailers including Bunnings and Aldi are already established nearby.
Plainland Crossing
A master-planned residential and commercial community in Plainland, midway between Ipswich and Toowoomba on the Warrego Highway. The development delivers approximately 400 residential lots across multiple stages alongside an 11-hectare retail and commercial precinct now fully sold and occupied by national retailers including Bunnings, Aldi, and Woolworths. Commenced in 2015, the estate offers a range of lot sizes with underground power, NBN, and sewer connections, and includes multiple landscaped parks.
The Range View Estate
Acreage development offering vast plots of land for rural lifestyle. Focus on sustainable living, green spaces, and thoughtful infrastructure.
Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
A future major industrial and employment hub for South East Queensland. The project includes the delivery of catalytic trunk infrastructure and a proposed Ebenezer Intermodal Terminal to support the Inland Rail project.
Gainsborough Meadows Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Brassall, Ipswich, delivering new residential lots with local roads, drainage, and landscaping in staged releases. Close to schools, shopping, and transport with house and land packages marketed by Tribeca.
Eureka Brassall Expansion
Completed expansion delivering 51 new 2-bedroom rental villas within Eureka Gainsborough Lifestyle Village, including refurbished community facilities (pool house and community room). Staged handover in 2023 with final 11 villas completed and fully leased by Feb 2024.
Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre
Construction is underway on a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre at West Brassall / Emerald Hill. The project spans about 25,500 sqm and will deliver about 6,000 sqm of retail space, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty shops and kiosks, BWS, food and service tenancies, a medical and health precinct, outdoor dining and about 300 on-grade car parks. The centre is positioned to serve the growing Brassall and Emerald Hill residential catchment near the Warrego Highway connection and is due for completion in late April 2026.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
The $276 million Cunningham Highway upgrade will enhance one of the region's major arterial roads. This project aims to improve safety, reduce travel times, and accommodate increasing traffic volumes between Ipswich and surrounding areas.
1,333 residents of Hatton Vale are employed, from a labour force of 1,348. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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 1,855, about 77% 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 suburb of Hatton Vale has a balanced labor force split between office and manual occupations with broad industry representation, a jobless rate of only 1.1%, and an estimated 17.5% job growth over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilation of regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,333 residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate at 3.2% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while labor force participation matches the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census records show that a low 12.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment fields for working residents are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality displays a marked concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with its employment share reaching 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.4% of local workers, falling behind the Greater Brisbane average of 8.9%. The area appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident labor force. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels, the 12-month timeframe experienced a 17.5% increase in employment alongside a 16.9% expansion of the labor force, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2%, workforce growth of 3.4%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Hatton Vale. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce breakdown to project expansion trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends fluctuate widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the employment profile of the suburb of Hatton Vale suggests local jobs should rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted calculation for presentation purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hatton Vale is $1,887 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,062 a year against an average of $68,532. 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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According to compiled postcode records from the ATO released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Hatton Vale had a median taxpayer income of $60,062 with the average salary sitting at $68,532. This sits marginally above the national median and compares to $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate figures of roughly $66,885 (median) and $76,317 (average) as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in the suburb of Hatton Vale rank near the 51st percentile across the nation.
The records show that 39.3% of the community (949 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Once housing outlays are met, 85.7% of earnings are available for other household expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hatton Vale had 508 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles in the suburb of Hatton Vale at the last Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and none of any other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, units, or alternative housing options), compared to the Brisbane metro mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other properties. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Hatton Vale were much higher than the Brisbane metro average at 30.2%, with remaining residences either mortgaged (60.3%) or rented (9.5%). The typical monthly mortgage payment locally was lower than the Brisbane metro benchmark at $1,700, while the typical weekly rent sat at $350, compared to Brisbane metro rates of $1,863 and $380.
Across the nation, mortgage outlays in the suburb of Hatton Vale are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hatton Vale counted 508 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 789 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 82.7% of all dwellings, consisting of 38.6% couples raising children, 33.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.3%, with single-person households at 15.4% and group dwellings representing 1.8% of the total. The typical household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.4% of adults in Hatton Vale hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 542 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university completion rates (10.4%) falling far short of the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a clear opportunity for focused learning campaigns. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate credentials (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 46.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, split between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (33.8%). Learning enrollment is remarkably strong, with 31.4% of the population presently undertaking formal study. This comprises 12.2% in primary schools, 10.9% in secondary schools, and 2.2% enrolled in higher education institutions.
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Getting around Hatton Vale means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 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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64.0% of residents in Hatton Vale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 profiles highlight notable concerns in the suburb of Hatton Vale, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which show a substantially higher than average rate of common illnesses, particularly within older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is quite high at approximately 54% of the population (~1,313 people). The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 9.5% of local residents, while 64.0% of the population reported no chronic illnesses, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average. The suburb of Hatton Vale has 17.0% of its population aged 65 and older (410 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.1%. Health profiles for these older residents reveal some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hatton Vale is largely Australian-born, at 87.1% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (29.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Hatton Vale shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 89.5% of residents holding citizenship, 87.1% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 49.1% of the community, compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest groups in the suburb of Hatton Vale are English at 30.0% of the population, Australian at 29.7% (which sits well above the regional average of 23.2%), and German at 8.4%. In addition, there are distinct differences in other ancestral groups, with New Zealanders overrepresented at 1.8% of the population (vs 1.0% across the region), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hatton Vale is 40. 21.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The typical age of 40 years in the suburb of Hatton Vale is much higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36, and slightly higher than the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 55 - 64 age bracket is noticeably over-represented (13.3% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 age group is under-represented (9.6%). Data since the 2021 Census shows the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.8% to 5.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.4% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.7% to 14.3%.
Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts for the suburb of Hatton Vale, led by the 45 to 54 cohort expanding by 25% (85 people) to reach 431 from 345, while both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 brackets are set to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hatton Vale
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) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,555 at the 2021 Census → 2,416 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 (SAL31302). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.