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Hazelwood Park has an estimated 1,926 residents, down from 1,953 at the 2021 Census — a change of 27 people, or 1.4%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 2,049 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 Hazelwood Park's population is estimated at around 1,926 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 27 people (1.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,953 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,924, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,048 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for timeframes beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections categorized by age from the SA State Government issued in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are applied, with adjustments made via a weighted compilation of growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating these demographic shifts, the area is projected to experience a expansion rate slightly below the median of other statistical territories evaluated by AreaSearch, with the locality expected to grow by 164 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 calculations, representing a rise of 8.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Hazelwood Park over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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Analyzing ABS data regarding building approvals across local statistical boundaries, the suburb of Hazelwood Park registers approximately 4 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 24 homes authorized over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. Amidst the population decline of recent years, housing supply has kept pace with demand to maintain a balanced market offering favorable choices for purchasers, while the average value of newly constructed dwellings sits at $594,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium housing options. Compared with Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Hazelwood Park displays significantly reduced construction volumes (58.0% lower than the regional per-person average).
This limited supply of new dwellings generally supports demand and valuations for pre-existing stock, even though building activity has seen recent intensification. This construction rate is similarly below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature market or possible development constraints. Recent approvals consist of 17.0% standalone houses and 83.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher density options provides more attainable entry pathways for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a marked departure from the existing housing profile (which currently comprises 76.0% detached houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land while responding to changing lifestyles and affordability demands. The ratio stands at roughly 276 individuals for each residential approval, highlighting a low-density development landscape. Demographic forecasts point to the suburb of Hazelwood Park adding 162 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new dwellings may struggle to accommodate this population growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and put upward pressure on residential values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hazelwood Park, worth an estimated $750 million. 2 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans 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, major works, and urban planning changes can heavily influence property market performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable impact on the area. The main developments tracked include the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, the O-Bahn City Access Project, the Unley Cultural Hub, and the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, with details provided for the most relevant initiatives.
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Glenside by Cedar Woods
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands. Several apartment stages, including Banksia and Bloom stages, are complete, while Cedar Woods continues to deliver the remaining apartment precincts. A 2025 Planning and Design Code Amendment has increased permitted height in a localised north-west corner from 8 to 20 storeys, enabling up to about 200 additional homes, subject to future development application approval.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
Hamilton Hill (former Magill Youth Training Centre, Woodforde)
Masterplanned community by Kite Projects on the former Magill Youth Training Centre site in Woodforde, delivering around 440 homes across house allotments, townhouses and apartments. All townhouses, apartments and house and land packages are now sold. The final stage, St Andrews, comprises 53 architecturally designed one and two bedroom apartments on the northern edge of the site opposite the six hectare Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien Reserve; construction has commenced with Build Society appointed as builder. The development includes a landscaped reserve with an amphitheatre, native creeks and walking and cycling trails connecting to the adjacent Morialta Conservation Park.
1,046 residents of Hazelwood Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,054. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,686, about 88% 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 is characterized by high levels of educational attainment, with professional fields strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 0.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.3% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,046 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 3.0% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labor force aligns closely with the regional benchmark of 66.6%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 18.9% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this may reflect temporary COVID-19 restriction impacts.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The community exhibits a pronounced concentration in professional & technical services, where the employment share is 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the construction sector is less prominent, employing 5.5% of the workforce compared to 8.7% across the wider region. Given the contrast between the number of employed residents and local job availability indicated by Census figures, this residential zone appears to provide few workplace positions within its borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding regions, the recent 12-month period experienced an employment expansion of 3.3% alongside a 3.1% rise in the active labor force, maintaining a stable unemployment level. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment lift by 4.2% and the labor force grow by 4.0%, while its unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate prospective demand trends for the suburb of Hazelwood Park. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably by industry. Extrapolating these industry-level forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests job numbers could grow by 7.6% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hazelwood Park is $2,300 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,158 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,245 a year against an average of $113,412. The average runs 64% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Hazelwood Park record a median income of $69,245 and an average of $113,412. This places the locality in the highest percentiles across the country, compared to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $76,287 for the median and $124,946 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned highly, ranking between the 83rd and 88th percentiles nationally.
Income brackets show a concentration of high earners, with 28.1% of residents (541 people) in the $4000+ weekly bracket, contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 31.8%. The large proportion of high-income earners (40.3% earning above $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the community. Residents retain 88.6% of their income once housing costs are paid, indicating strong purchasing power, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hazelwood Park had 758 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,329 a month. Rent absorbs 15.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of housing types in the suburb of Hazelwood Park at the time of the latest Census stood at 76.3% detached houses and 23.8% other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership reached 45.1%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being purchasing with a mortgage (37.5%) or rented (17.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,329 was well above the metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $345 compared to $320 across Adelaide.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Hazelwood Park are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hazelwood Park counted 758 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 73.4%, consisting of couples with children at 38.2%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single-parent homes at 7.8%. The remaining 26.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 24.6% and group living situations accounting for 2.5% of the total. The median size of households is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.0% of adults in Hazelwood Park hold a university qualification, including 35.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The level of formal education in the suburb of Hazelwood Park is considerably higher than state and regional averages, with 55.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.4% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 9.5%. Participation in study is high within the community, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This student cohort includes 10.8% in primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 6.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hazelwood Park reaches 13 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transport services in the suburb of Hazelwood Park include 13 active transit stops serviced by a selection of buses. These locations are connected to 8 distinct routes, which support 512 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 175 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute to other suburbs; private vehicles are the primary mode of transport at 89%, followed by buses at 7% and cycling at 3%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per dwelling.
Additionally, 18.9% of working residents worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time. Transit services average 73 daily trips across all active routes, which equates to roughly 39 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.3% of residents in Hazelwood Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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 assessments indicate excellent physical outcomes for the residents of the suburb of Hazelwood Park, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, which show very low rates of common health conditions across all age brackets. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the population (1,380 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb of Hazelwood Park are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 5.9% of the population, respectively.
However, 74.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals are particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.8% of the population (419 people), which exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national health standings matching those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Hazelwood Park residents were born overseas and 25.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Hazelwood Park exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most compared locations, with 30.6% of residents born outside Australia and 25.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 46.0% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation occurs in Buddhism, which is practiced by 2.6% of residents compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 25.2% of the population, Australian at 17.7% (which is below the regional average of 22.8%), and Chinese at 10.5% (substantially higher than the metropolitan average of 3.1%).
Notable variations are also present in other ancestries, with Sri Lankan backgrounds representing 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Italian at 6.0% (compared to 5.2% regionally), and French at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hazelwood Park is 43. 20.9% 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 median age of 43 years in the suburb of Hazelwood Park is notably higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Adelaide, the suburb has a larger share of children aged 5 - 14 (14.2%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (8.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.8% to 9.3%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 10.9% to 12.0%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 demographic decreased from 11.6% to 10.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate notable shifts in the age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 23% (41 people), rising from 179 to 221. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 53% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging demographic profile, whereas the 5 to 14 group is expected to decrease by 4 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hazelwood Park
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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,953 at the 2021 Census → 1,926 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 (SAL40579). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.