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Kingsley has an estimated 13,895 residents, up from 13,204 at the 2021 Census — a change of 691 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,770 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Kingsley has an estimated resident tally of roughly 13,895 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 691 people (5.2%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 13,204 people. The figure stems from an estimated resident population of 13,888 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 26 validated new addresses post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,770 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the benchmark observed across nationwide locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the dominant catalyst for demographic growth, accounting for nearly all population additions in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are applied by AreaSearch at the SA2 level, with missing locations or projections extending beyond 2032 drawing upon ABS age cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (2022 baseline). On the basis of these demographic models, the suburb of Kingsley is expected to track slightly below the national median growth rate, gaining 1,270 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, representing an overall expansion of 9.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
111 new dwellings have been approved in Kingsley over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch reveals that Kingsley has averaged roughly 22 residential building approvals annually, generating an estimated 111 homes across the previous 5 financial years, with 13 approvals logged to date in FY-25. With population expansion averaging 5.7 new residents per year per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential demand comfortably exceeds new supply, fostering upward pricing pressures and heightened buyer competition. New homes carry an average construction value of $480,000—exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing to higher-tier builds. Non-residential building activity remains modest, with $1.5 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape.
Residential building volumes in Kingsley lag substantially behind Greater Perth, trailing the regional per-capita benchmark by 57.0% and sitting below nationwide figures, indicative of an established urban environment with physical or planning constraints. Low addition rates typically reinforce buyer competition and bolster the value of existing dwellings. Detached houses account for 93.0% of approved construction, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 7.0%, preserving the low-density suburban profile favoured by families seeking spacious living. A ratio of approximately 815 people per approval underscores Kingsley's established character. Long-term forecasts anticipate Kingsley adding 1,263 residents through to 2041 according to recent quarterly modeling by AreaSearch. If dwelling construction continues at historical levels, new residential supply could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying competition for housing and underwriting future capital appreciation.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingsley, worth an estimated $19 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.02 billion. 10 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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 capital works and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key infrastructure projects positioned to influence Kingsley, prominent among which are the Moolanda Boulevard Pedestrian Footbridge, Chichester Park Skate Facility, Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park, and Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement.
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Chichester Park Skate Facility
Design and construction of a new community skate facility and associated park upgrades at Chichester Park. The City of Joondalup awarded the design and construction contract to Convic Pty Ltd in November 2025 for 422641 AUD ex GST. Construction commenced in July 2026 as part of an approximately 800000 AUD park upgrade including a beginner skate facility, renewed play space, basketball and netball pad upgrades, shelters, landscaping, pathways and park furniture.
Duffy House Activation Project
Adaptive reuse and commercial activation of the State Heritage-listed Duffy House. The City of Joondalup is progressing restoration, land transfer and selection of a commercial operator following the Expression of Interest process. As of 2025, evaluation of submissions has taken longer than expected, with Council scheduled to receive the EOI outcome before tenure negotiations commence. Proposed uses include a cafe, restaurant, wine bar, gallery, studio, museum or other heritage-based community destination.
Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement
Replacement of the removed 37 metre timber overpass with a new three span steel and concrete pedestrian and cycleway bridge over Moolanda Boulevard. Works include safety upgrades and lighting to restore the continuous Robertson Road Cycleway connection.
Glengarry Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the nearly 50-year-old Glengarry Shopping Centre into a modern retail and commercial precinct. The project includes a 3,843sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket, a smaller 825sqm supermarket, 539sqm of specialty retail tenancies, a 346sqm restaurant/cafe, and 774sqm of office space. The development features 284 parking bays, including 209 basement bays and six direct-to-boot bays, aimed at revitalizing the underutilised local hub.
Local Planning Scheme No. 3 Amendment 15 - Woodvale Drive Residential Rezoning
Amendment 15 to the City of Joondalup's Local Planning Scheme No. 3 rezoned the western portion of Lot 36 (No. 95) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale from 'Rural' to 'Residential', applying a residential density code of R30. The amendment was gazetted on 10 June 2025, finalising the rezoning and enabling future residential subdivision of the site, estimated at approximately 36 lots. The final gazetted amendment applied only to the western portion of Lot 36; the adjoining Lot 28 parcel included in the original 2024 proposal was not part of the finalised rezoning.The eastern portion of Lot 36, reserved 'Parks and Recreation' under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, was retained outside the residential rezone, consistent with the amendment's intent to resolve zoning inconsistency near the Yellagonga Regional Park.
Kingsway City Shopping Centre Serviced Apartments
Approved eight-storey mixed-use development at Kingsway City Shopping Centre comprising 135 serviced apartments above six ground-floor restaurant and cafe tenancies. The development includes a lobby, gym, meeting rooms, laundry facilities and associated parking upgrades. The project was approved by the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel in September 2024. No confirmed construction commencement has been publicly announced.
Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park
Construction of a new multi-storey car park at Greenwood Station to add approximately 700 new parking bays, increasing the total to around 1600. The project aims to cater to the growing demand for parking at the station.
Allara Estate Stage 20-24
Ongoing stages of the master-planned Allara community directly north of Madeley, delivering family-sized lots, new display village and future local parks.
7,581 residents of Kingsley are employed, from a labour force of 7,754. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,215, about 81% 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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Kingsley benefits from a capable labor pool with solid representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated 3.8% annual rise in total employment based on AreaSearch statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 7,581 local residents are gainfully employed. The local jobless rate sits 2.0% under the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth, while labor participation is slightly softer at 67.8% relative to the metropolitan standard of 69.9%. Remote work uptake was comparatively subdued, with 10.7% of working residents operating from home at the Census, though pandemic restrictions at that time should be noted.
Key sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Concentration in education & training is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, mining accounts for a smaller footprint locally at 5.3% versus 7.0% across the wider region. As a primarily residential community, local employment generation is limited relative to the size of the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM figures, the 12 months to March 2026 saw local employment and the overall labor force both expand by 3.8%, maintaining a flat unemployment level. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth recorded employment expansion of 2.0% and labor force growth of 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26—which forecast overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—suggest local employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years when mapped against Kingsley's industry distribution (using a simple illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Kingsley is $2,012 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $825 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,397 a year against an average of $71,303. 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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch position the suburb of Kingsley above the national benchmark for income. Local taxable median earnings sit at $55,397 while the average reaches $71,303, relative to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Applying the 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces estimated levels of $61,452 (median) and $79,096 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures from the 2021 Census, local incomes align near the 60th percentile nationally, with 30.1% of residents (4,182 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket compared to 32.0% regionally.
Disposable income remains elevated with residents retaining 86.9% of income post-housing costs, supporting a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingsley had 4,808 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $418 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses represent 84.4% of Kingsley's housing stock, with attached dwellings and apartments making up 15.7%, contrasting with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Outright homeownership is particularly high at 41.9%, outpacing the metropolitan rate, while 45.7% of homes are mortgaged and 12.4% are rented. Median monthly home loan repayments stand at $2,000 and median weekly rents are $418, exceeding both the Perth metro figures of $1,907 and $350 as well as the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingsley counted 4,808 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,060 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 22% 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 units constitute 77.2% of local households, featuring couples with children (37.4%), couples without children (29.7%), and single parent families (9.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.8%, dominated by single-person residences at 21.6% and shared group dwellings at 1.3%. The average household accommodates 2.6 people, aligning precisely with Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.8% of adults in Kingsley hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,335 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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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Tertiary attainment in Kingsley is solid, with 27.8% of residents holding a university degree compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor qualifications represent 19.9%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical qualifications are well represented, with 35.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 12.1% with advanced diplomas and 23.6% holding certificates. A substantial 26.7% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. This cohort comprises 10.0% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingsley reaches 89 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Kingsley contains 89 active public transport stops covering both bus and rail services across 23 discrete routes, generating 8,057 passenger services each week. Proximity is favorable, with residents averaging 201 meters to their closest transit facility. Outbound commuting is standard, led by private vehicles at 80% and rail transit at 14%. Household vehicle density is higher than the metropolitan benchmark at 1.7 cars per dwelling. Working from home was recorded at 10.7% at the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions. Public transport operations provide an average of 1,151 scheduled trips daily across the network, translating to approximately 90 weekly services per stop.
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66.6% of residents in Kingsley report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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AreaSearch assessment indicates favorable health outcomes in Kingsley, characterized by low mortality and minimal chronic disease across the general community alongside older demographic rates aligning near nationwide standards. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 56% of the population (~7,713 people), closely trailing the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions, recorded among 9.0 and 7.6% of residents respectively, whereas 66.6% report no long-term illnesses (compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth). Health metrics for residents under 65 are above average. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population (3,390 people), well above the 15.9% regional proportion, exhibiting positive health outcomes despite lower relative placement nationally compared to younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.3% of Kingsley residents were born overseas and 9.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Kingsley exceeds standard levels, with 32.3% of residents born abroad and 9.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the leading faith, adhered to by 50.6% of the population. Judaism shows notable relative presence at 0.2% locally compared with 0.3% across Greater Perth. English ancestry represents the largest background among residents at 33.6%, exceeding the 28.0% regional level, followed by Australian heritage at 24.0% and Irish roots at 8.2%. Other distinct cultural representations include Welsh at 1.0% (versus 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 1.3% (versus 1.0%), and Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingsley is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 20.6% 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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Kingsley exhibits a mature age demographic with substantial representation among seniors. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, individuals aged 65+ comprise 24.4% of residents, contrasted with 15.9% in Greater Perth, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 22.9% versus 30.9% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 44, matching the 2021 Census figure and exceeding the Greater Perth median of 37 and national median of 38. The most significant demographic shift since the Census occurred among mature adults aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 26.0% to an estimated 23.2%.
By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the highest growth, adding 1,198 residents (35%) to reach 4,588, while younger adult and youth brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingsley
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,204 at the 2021 Census → 13,895 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 Aug 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 (SAL50764). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.