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Kin Kora has an estimated 2,429 residents, up from 2,396 at the 2021 Census — a change of 33 people, or 1.4%. That puts 1,272 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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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kin Kora has an estimated residency of 2,429 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 33 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 2,396 people were registered. The shift is determined from a resident count of 2,428, which AreaSearch calculated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 1,271 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Natural growth was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 65.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 regions released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) for individual age categories. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to rank slightly below the median of regional areas nationwide, with the suburb of Kin Kora expected to grow by 124 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level projections, representing a 5.1% total expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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The suburb of Kin Kora exhibits extremely low building activity, with fewer than one new dwelling authorized per year, totaling 3 approvals over five years. Minor development volumes of this nature are typical for rural areas where housing requirements are modest and building activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure limits. A very small sample size means specific building projects can notably alter annual growth figures and comparative statistics. The suburb of Kin Kora experiences much lower building volumes than the Rest of Qld, showing a level that is also below national averages.
Additionally, all new residential construction consisted entirely of detached houses, matching rural preferences for space and privacy. Recording approximately 2427 people per approval, the suburb of Kin Kora presents as a mature, established locality.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kin Kora, worth an estimated $13.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, communities and energy. 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 and planning changes significantly impact regional performance. No projects were identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on this area. Major projects include Clinton Industrial Estate, Port of Gladstone Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project, Gladstone Project, and Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET), with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Clinton Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland is constructing the Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate, delivering 27 fully serviced medium-impact industrial lots ranging from about 4,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm. Civil works including roads, kerbing, services, lighting and landscaping are progressing, with land release expected in late 2026. The precinct is intended to support manufacturing, freight, logistics and advanced industry close to the Port of Gladstone.
West Gladstone Social Homes
Construction of 13 new social homes in West Gladstone designed for single people, couples, young people, people with disability, and seniors. Six homes are being built to Platinum and Gold level accessibility standards as per Social Housing Design Guidelines. The development replaces two older social homes, maximizing land use to deliver more homes for people in need. Part of the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes.
Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project is a critical multi-stage transmission network reinforcement program to ensure electricity reliability and security as the Gladstone Power Station prepares for anticipated closure. The project supports industrial decarbonisation and the integration of renewables in the Central Queensland area. Stage 1 involves the Calvale to Calliope River 275kV transmission line and substation expansions. Stage 2 includes the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek line and the proposed new Gladstone West Substation. The Final Assessment Report was submitted in June 2025, with Stage 1 main construction works expected to commence in mid-2026 pending formal approvals.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
HPA First Project Stage 2
Stage 2 of the HPA First Project is a full-scale commercial refinery producing over 10,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity alumina and related products. Utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction purification process operating on 100 percent renewable energy, construction is actively progressing with the installation of large-scale extraction tanks and mechanical piping.
Riverstone Rise
Gladstone first truly masterplanned community spanning 496 hectares along the Boyne River. The development includes 2,900 homes for over 7,500 residents, educational facilities including a primary school and childcare centre, retail and commercial town centre precinct, medical centre, and community facilities. It features 26 percent dedicated open space with 182 hectares of reserves, parks, and walking trails integrated with 4.2 kilometres of Boyne River frontage. Construction is active with the Corimba and Lilyvale Stage 4A releases progressing through 2026.
1,319 residents of Kin Kora are employed, from a labour force of 1,364. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 70.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,077, 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 suburb of Kin Kora has a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar jobs, with a notable presence of manufacturing and industrial sectors and a low unemployment rate of 3.3% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. By March 2026, 1,319 residents were employed, reflecting an unemployment rate 0.6% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while participation in the workforce was high at 70.8% compared to the 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 4.9% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The suburb of Kin Kora has a highly concentrated manufacturing workforce, employing residents at 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 10.4% of the local workforce compared to 16.1% in Regional Qld. Because it is mostly residential, the suburb of Kin Kora appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw a 4.9% contraction in the labor force and a 3.7% reduction in employment, which lowered the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labor force, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage point. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Kin Kora. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests employment for the suburb of Kin Kora should grow by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration that excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kin Kora is $1,702 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,878 a year against an average of $78,963. 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 most recent postcode level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Kin Kora earn a median income of $63,878 and an average income of $78,963. This is significantly above the national average and compares to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $71,135 (median) and $87,933 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Kin Kora rank around the 53rd percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest segment contains 34.1% of residents (828 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to regional trends where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, 86.3% of income remains for other costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kin Kora had 897 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,545 a month. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential structures in the suburb of Kin Kora consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.8% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Kin Kora lagged the regional average, sitting at 27.8%, with remaining properties being mortgaged (40.8%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Regional Qld average at $1,545, and the median weekly rent was $280, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Kin Kora are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kin Kora counted 897 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 72.7%, consisting of couples with children at 29.4%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single parents at 13.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.3%, with single person homes at 23.9% and group living situations representing 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Kin Kora hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 36.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 776 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 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 levels of higher education, with university completion rates at 14.6%, which is much lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Conversely, vocational and technical skills are common, with 45.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from vocational institutions, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (36.8%). School enrollment is high in the suburb of Kin Kora, with 30.8% of residents currently studying in formal educational settings. This comprises 11.6% in primary school, 10.2% in high school, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kin Kora reaches 8 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit assessment indicates there are 8 active transit stops in the suburb of Kin Kora, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 170 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 253 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars are the primary mode of travel for 94% of residents. Dwellings have an average of 1.6 vehicles. A low 4.9% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that might reflect pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 24 daily trips across all routes, which equates to roughly 21 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.8% of residents in Kin Kora report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The suburb of Kin Kora faces notable health difficulties based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with common conditions observed across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the population (1,420 people) compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. The primary medical diagnoses in the suburb of Kin Kora were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.7 and 7.8% of the population, respectively, while 69.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health statistics among working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.5% of the population (376 people), which is lower than the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld, with national health rankings closely matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kin Kora is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.2%) and English (30.1%). 3.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kin Kora has below-average cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.1% of the population, Australian-born individuals accounting for 86.8%, and English-only speakers at home representing 92.7%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of residents in the suburb of Kin Kora, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Kin Kora are Australian at 30.2%, English at 30.1%, and Irish at 7.8%. There are also notable differences in other ethnic heritages, with German ancestry overrepresented at 5.5% of the suburb of Kin Kora (compared to 4.7% regionally), Maori at 0.8% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Filipino at 1.8% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kin Kora is 37. 24.7% 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 median age in the suburb of Kin Kora is 37 years, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and similar to the national median of 38. The 5 - 14 year old cohort is over-represented locally at 14.1% compared to Regional Qld, while the 75 - 84 cohort is under-represented at 4.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 3.0% to 4.7%, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 8.3% to 9.5%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 14.1% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 15.6% to 13.3%.
Population modeling suggests the age distribution in the suburb of Kin Kora will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 bracket projected to grow the most by 17%, adding 48 residents to reach 335, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is expected to lose 43 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kin Kora
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 (2,396 at the 2021 Census → 2,429 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 (SAL31535). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.