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Kuraby has an estimated 9,240 residents, up from 8,737 at the 2021 Census — a change of 503 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 1,970 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 broader regional ABS population revisions and post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Kuraby is estimated to reach approximately 9,240 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 8,737 people documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 503 people (5.8%). The calculation draws upon an Estimated Resident Population of 9,148 determined by AreaSearch from the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), alongside 58 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this headcount, the suburb of Kuraby records a density of 1,970 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch.
Across the preceding ten years, the suburb of Kuraby maintained steady upward momentum with a 0.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area, with overseas migration serving as the principal driver by accounting for roughly 77.0% of recent population gains. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as their foundation year. For post-2032 horizons or unlisted SA2 zones, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (utilising 2021 baseline data) are applied without native age breakdowns, leading AreaSearch to apply cohort weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (2022 baseline). Under this framework, future demographic trends in the suburb of Kuraby point toward a mild overall contraction of 84 persons by 2041. In contrast to this broader drop, specific brackets are projected to expand, most notably the 45 to 54 age group with an anticipated increase of 144 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
57 new dwellings have been approved in Kuraby over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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Residential construction metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals indicate that Kuraby has averaged roughly 11 home approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 57 homes over the last 5 financial years, with 17 approvals registered so far in FY-25. Across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 3.6 new residents emerged per residential build, causing housing demand to outpace new supply, which tends to intensify buyer competition and elevate property prices. New residential projects indicate an average construction cost of $597,000, pointing toward higher-tier developer focus in the premium segment.
In addition, commercial planning approvals have reached $9.8 million during this financial year, demonstrating balanced commercial development activity. Kuraby records subdued building volumes compared to Greater Brisbane, tracking 56.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This limited volume of new residential building activity bolsters demand and price support across existing housing stock, while also falling below the national standard due to the suburb's mature urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent residential building activity has centered exclusively on detached houses, reinforcing Kuraby's suburban character and supply of spacious family residences. An average ratio of around 727 people per approval highlights the area's established and built-out nature. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a stable or reducing population base, Kuraby is anticipated to experience easing residential demand pressure, presenting favorable conditions for prospective property buyers.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kuraby, worth an estimated $2.66 billion. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.7 billion. 25 are already under construction and 60 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, strategic developments, and planning programs play a critical role in shaping community growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 major projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Special School New Administration, Library and Learning Centre, and Runcorn State School Facilities Upgrade.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Logan Plan
The Logan Plan is a comprehensive city-wide planning scheme establishing the strategic framework for land use, housing diversity, and infrastructure in Logan through to 2046. Following the receipt of over 4,000 community submissions in late 2025, Council is currently in a significant refinement phase. Key focus areas for 2026 include an independent review of the Logan and Albert Rivers Flood Study and updating risk-based flood mapping policies. The updated plan is scheduled for legal review and submission to the Queensland Government for a second State interest check by December 2026.
Retirement Village & Medical Centre - 161 Underwood Road
Mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Brisbane Islamic Centre site. The project features a 121-bed retirement village (91 independent units, 20 aged care units, and 10 dementia care units), a 250sqm medical centre, and a 75-place childcare centre. Designed by N.G. Sanders Architects.
Kuraby Special School New Administration, Library and Learning Centre
The Queensland Department of Education is progressing planning for a new two storey administration and library building and a three storey learning centre containing 10 classrooms at Kuraby Special School. The project also includes a temporary learning centre during construction, demolition of existing buildings, relocation of modular buildings, new drop off and pick up facilities, bus and grounds care sheds, temporary parking, covered outdoor areas and landscaping. Community consultation has been completed and the project remains in the planning and approvals phase, with future expansion identified subject to funding.
Eight Mile Plains Development Site
Last remaining major development site in Eight Mile Plains sold for $11 million. The 1.21ha property has development approval for 18-26 houses with potential for subdivision and house-and-land packages. Located 14km from Brisbane CBD in a fast-growing suburb.
Mackenzie Townhouses Development
60 townhouse development by Philip Usher Constructions at Mount Petrie Road with 3-storey maximum height, 114 car parking spaces and communal facilities. Total site area 15,395sqm.
Gowan Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the Gowan Village local centre. The project features a new two-storey retail building (1,322sqm GFA) housing multiple tenancies and a fast food restaurant, alongside a new single-storey childcare centre (593sqm GFA) accommodating 105 children. The upgrade includes a pedestrian plaza, 68 car parking spaces across open and basement levels, and extensive landscaping to enhance community facilities.
Rochedale Shopping Centre and Multiple Dwellings
Approved mixed-use development on a 2.9 hectare site at 566 Underwood Road, Rochedale, combining a Centre Activities shopping precinct of seven retail buildings with 66 multiple dwelling apartments over two residential levels. The retail component includes a central pedestrian plaza, internal courtyard and multiple street and basement pedestrian access points. Residences include a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with private balconies and shared rooftop terrace amenity. The site provides basement parking across 522 spaces and has road frontage to both Underwood Road and School Road.The project is in pre-construction with an estimated completion in early 2029.
Kuraby Business Park Development
UNVERIFIED RECORD - no independent source could be located confirming this project exists under this name. As submitted: proposed mixed-use business park in Kuraby featuring office space, light industrial facilities, retail precincts, and innovation hubs intended to create local employment and reduce commuting to Brisbane CBD. Recommend manual review or removal.
4,597 residents of Kuraby are employed, from a labour force of 4,818. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,296, about 79% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal that Kuraby possesses an educated labor base with substantial representation in essential services, registering an unemployment rate of 4.6% alongside 4.6% annual employment growth. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,597, while local unemployment tracks 0.3% above the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane and labor participation stands slightly lower at 67.2% against Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census records also indicate that 18.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is concentrated predominantly in retail trade, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Conversely, construction accounts for only 6.3% of local workers, trailing the 9.0% share across Greater Brisbane. A comparison between Census resident workers and local employment figures indicates that this heavily residential suburb provides limited workplace opportunities within its borders. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data, drawing from larger statistical regions, for the period ending March 2026. During this time, employment rose by 4.6 percent and the labour force grew by 4.7 percent, while unemployment stayed nearly the same. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2 percent increase in employment, a 3.4 percent expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts dated Mar-26 to shed light on future demand in Kuraby. The projections span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid on Kuraby's current employment structure to gauge likely growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.7 percent over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Kuraby's job mix, the area is expected to see a 6.8 percent rise in employment over five years and a 14.1 percent increase over ten years. This estimate relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration only and ignores localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kuraby is $2,136 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $740 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,371 a year against an average of $63,442. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Kuraby recorded a median income of $48,371 and an average income of $63,442, trailing the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 as well as national benchmarks. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $53,866 for median earnings and $70,649 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed weekly household income at the 74th percentile ($2,136 weekly), whereas personal earnings sat at the 37th percentile.
The largest wage bracket comprises 3,354 residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (36.3%), closely matching the 33.3% regional benchmark. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of earnings, while disposable income ranks in the 76th percentile and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kuraby had 2,567 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. 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 accommodation in Kuraby was composed of 86.3% detached houses and 13.7% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Brisbane metro registered 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 34.4%, substantially exceeding metropolitan levels, while 40.4% of dwellings were held under a mortgage and 25.2% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage repayments were $2,100, surpassing the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863 as well as the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $400, above the Brisbane metro average of $380 and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kuraby counted 2,567 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,715 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 86.9%, consisting of couples with children (52.9%), couples without children (22.8%), and single parent households (10.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.1%, comprising lone person households (10.5%) and group households (2.6%). With a median household size of 3.3 people, Kuraby exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.6% of adults in Kuraby hold a university qualification, including 26.8% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 419 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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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Educational attainment levels in Kuraby stand well above regional and national averages, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia, creating a strong platform for knowledge-intensive sectors. Higher education qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 26.8%, postgraduate degrees at 11.3%, and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Technical credentials also show a strong presence, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 14.2% with certificates and 10.8% with advanced diplomas. Student participation is substantial across Kuraby, where 35.7% of the community is engaged in formal education.
This proportion comprises 12.2% attending primary school, 10.0% in secondary school, and 6.9% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kuraby means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.9% of residents in Kuraby report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 indicators across Kuraby demonstrate favorable outcomes across mortality and chronic condition measures evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighted by low rates of illness across age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 52% of the population (~4,836 people), which slightly exceeds the average SA2 area level but sits behind the 55.8% recorded for Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent long-term health conditions reported by local residents are asthma at 6.0% and arthritis at 4.7%, while 78.9% of residents reported being free from chronic ailments compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age cohorts maintain low chronic illness rates, while seniors aged 65 and over represent 11.9% of the population (1,099 people), below the Greater Brisbane figure of 15.0%.
Health indicators for senior residents remain positive, aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.2% of Kuraby residents were born overseas and 56.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (13.7%) and English (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kuraby ranks among the country's most multicultural communities, with 53.2% of its population born overseas and 56.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Islam represents the primary religion, followed by 33.5% of residents, in contrast to the 2.0% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Parental ancestry data reveals that the three primary cultural backgrounds in Kuraby are Other at 28.0% (compared to 9.4% regionally), Chinese at 13.7% (compared to 3.4% regionally), and English at 12.6% (compared to 26.8% regionally). Further cultural representation includes Indian at 10.3% (against 2.0% regionally), Korean at 2.3% (against 0.5% regionally), and South Australian at 1.6% (against 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kuraby is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 29.3% 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 demographic profile of Kuraby is younger than that of Greater Brisbane. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 37.5% of the local population falls into the 0 - 24 youth and child cohort compared to 31.8% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ account for 11.9% relative to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 2 years younger than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 at that time. Projections to 2041 indicate the largest cohort expansion among residents aged 65+, adding 233 residents (21%) to reach 1,333, whereas younger cohorts and young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kuraby
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 4 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,737 at the 2021 Census → 9,240 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 (SAL31588). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.