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Holland Park has an estimated 9,053 residents, up from 8,671 at the 2021 Census — a change of 382 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 2,820 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 Holland Park's population is estimated at around 9,053 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 382 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,671 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,051, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,820 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 area from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, or for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted instead. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch adjusts the cohorts using growth weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 figures. Looking at upcoming demographic trends, the suburb of Holland Park is projected to experience growth in the lowest national quartile, adding 244 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, which represents a total rise of 2.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
144 new dwellings have been approved in Holland Park over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, 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 ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas shows that the suburb of Holland Park averaged about 28 approved residential properties annually, with 144 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 37 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.6 additional residents per yearly dwelling built during the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand matches supply closely to foster a stable market, and the average cost of newly approved homes stands at $958,000, pointing to developer interest in high-end projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $5.1 million during this financial year, showing a quiet period for non-residential development. Recent construction approvals consist of 90.0% standalone houses and 10.0% multi-unit dwellings or townhouses, preserving the low-density feel of the suburb of Holland Park and providing spacious homes for families. The ratio of residents to building approvals is roughly 341 people per dwelling approval, showing a low-density environment. Projections show the suburb of Holland Park gaining 242 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Under current construction trends, the volume of incoming housing should easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially allowing the population to expand faster than the baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Holland Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Holland Park, worth an estimated $420 million. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.7 billion. 21 are already under construction and 37 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, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 29 developments that are likely to influence the local area. Prominent examples include the Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development, the Holland Park Heritage Precinct, the Warrigal Road Mixed-Use Development, and the Kessels Road Apartment Complex, with the list below detailing the most significant projects.
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Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development
A six storey mixed use development at 50-66 Nursery Road comprising 72 residential apartments over a childcare facility, approved by Brisbane City Council in 2023 and currently under construction.
Kessels Road Apartment Complex
Proposed 6-storey mixed-use apartment building with approximately 84 dwellings, ground-floor retail and basement parking. The scheme is described as including affordable housing elements and sustainability features. Status checked against Brisbane City Council resources; a specific Development.i application matching this exact title could not be confirmed, so contact is directed to Council's development services for the latest assessment status.
Eric Road Townhouses
Court-approved low-medium density development of 23 four-bedroom townhouses arranged in clusters of 2-3 over two stages. Features include private courtyards, communal open space with lawn areas and large fig tree retention, barbecue facilities and seating. The development provides 3,241sqm gross floor area over a 6,859sqm site with 65 car parking spaces accessed via shared driveway from Eric Road. Designed to diversify housing choice in Holland Park's established residential area.
Holland Park State School Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade to Holland Park State School including new classrooms, administration building, and sporting facilities. The project will modernize the school's infrastructure to accommodate growing student numbers.
Holland Park Medical Centre Expansion
Expansion of Holland Park Medical Centre including new consulting rooms, diagnostic facilities, and specialist services. The project will double the centre's capacity and add dental and allied health services.
Greenslopes Mall and Logan Road District Centre Renewal
Planning and renewal activity around Greenslopes Mall and the adjoining Logan Road district centre. The mall remains an established neighbourhood retail centre at 700 Logan Road. A separate adjacent mixed-use commercial development at 730-742 Logan Road and Plimsoll Street has been approved by Brisbane City Council for food and drink, health care, indoor recreation and office uses. No current official development application was found confirming a standalone major expansion of Greenslopes Mall itself.
Holland Park Shopping Centre Expansion
Major expansion of Holland Park Shopping Centre including new retail spaces, dining precinct, and underground parking. The development will add 50 new stores and modernize existing facilities.
Eric Road Townhouses (25-35 Eric Road Holland Park)
26 townhouses proposed across 3 levels with a maximum building height of 2 storeys, designed by AAD Studio. The proposal seeks to diversify housing choice in Holland Park with clusters of 2-3 dwellings arranged in rows over 2 stages.
5,283 residents of Holland Park are employed, from a labour force of 5,489. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 74.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,217, about 80% 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 Holland Park has an exceptionally qualified labor force with a high proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and a 5.2% rise in employment over the prior year based on compiled statistical area statistics. Work figures for March 2026 show 5,283 employed locals, which keeps the jobless rate 0.6% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while participation is typical at 74.8% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that 27.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Most working residents in the suburb of Holland Park are employed in education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors. The local representation in education & training is notably high, standing at 1.3 times the Greater Brisbane average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small footprint, employing 3.4% of workers compared to 5.6% regionally. The difference between the local workforce count and the local job count suggests that this residential suburb offers few local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which were combined from larger statistical regions, indicates that over a 12-month span employment rose by 5.2% while the labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. For more information on possible future job demand in Holland Park, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in May-25 provide useful context. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and by 13.7% across ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-level estimates are applied to Holland Park's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.1% over five years and by 14.5% over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation relies on a straightforward weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Holland Park is $2,309 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,025 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,992 a year against an average of $89,220. 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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Based on postal area ATO data from the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Holland Park recorded a median income of $66,992 and an average income of $89,220. These figures are highly competitive on a national scale, comparing to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $74,602 for the median and $99,355 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings in the area fell between the 81st and 83rd percentiles nationwide.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 26.8% of households (2,426 residents), which aligns with the regional trend where 33.3% fall into this range. Affluence is notable, with 39.3% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins local premium services and shops. Although households allocate 15.6% of their income to housing costs, strong overall earnings place disposable income in the 83rd national percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Holland Park had 3,098 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 14% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, standalone houses made up 81.1% of the housing stock in the suburb of Holland Park, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other options comprising 18.9%, compared to the metropolitan Brisbane split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Homeowners without a mortgage accounted for 22.8% of households, trailing the Brisbane average, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (41.2%) or rented (36.0%). The median mortgage payment of $2,300 monthly was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median rent of $390 weekly was also above the regional benchmark of $380.
Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Holland Park counted 3,098 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 72.5% of households in the suburb of Holland Park, with couples raising children representing 37.0%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single parents at 12.5%. The remaining 27.5% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person households at 23.3% and group housing at 4.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.4% of adults in Holland Park hold a university qualification, including 29.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,934 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Holland Park is 44.4% among those aged 15+, which is significantly higher than the state average of 25.7% and the national rate of 30.4%. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 29.6% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications are held by 10.0% and graduate diplomas by 4.8%. Vocational education is also well represented, with 25.5% of the population aged 15+ holding a qualification, including 9.8% with advanced diplomas and 15.7% with certificates.
A significant portion of the population, 33.2%, is engaged in study. This group is distributed across primary schools (10.7%), secondary schools (10.0%), and university or tertiary institutions (7.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Holland Park reaches 48 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 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 1.3 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 Holland Park feature 48 active bus stops. These stops host 11 distinct routes that run 1,985 passenger services each week. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 177 meters from their nearest transit option. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary commute method for 82% of workers, followed by buses at 12%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. At the time of the 2021 Census, 27.6% of residents worked from home, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Bus routes run an average of 283 daily trips across the suburb, which translates to roughly 41 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.5% of residents in Holland Park report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.6% 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, health outcomes in the suburb of Holland Park are slightly below average, with common health conditions occurring at typical rates overall but rising above the national average in older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the population (5,662 people) covered, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.3% and 7.9% of residents. However, 71.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, which is higher than the 69.2% average across Greater Brisbane.
Residents under 65 exhibit better-than-average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 12.7% of the population (1,149 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. While health outcomes for these older residents present some difficulties, they rank lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Holland Park is largely Australian-born, at 78.3% of residents, with 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (24.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Holland Park shows higher cultural diversity than average, with 21.7% of residents born outside Australia and 14.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group at 49.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is among those identifying as Jewish, who make up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. The most common ancestries in the suburb of Holland Park are English (25.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (10.7%). There are also higher concentrations of specific ethnic ancestries relative to the wider region, including New Zealanders at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Koreans at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Russians at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Holland Park is 37. 27.8% 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 in the suburb of Holland Park is 37 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane area, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.3%) and a lower share of those aged 25 - 34 (12.7%). Between the 2021 Census and current estimates, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.8% to 15.1% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 13.2%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the population aged 85+ will experience the fastest growth, rising by 97% to add 174 residents and reach a total of 356.
Residents aged 65 and older are expected to drive 59% of the suburb's overall population growth, while the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Holland 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 15 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 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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,671 at the 2021 Census → 9,053 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 (SAL31346). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.