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Millbank (Qld) has an estimated 2,614 residents, up from 2,499 at the 2021 Census — a change of 115 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 764 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 Millbank (Qld)'s population is estimated at around 2,614 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 115 people (4.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,499 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,608, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 764 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is anticipated, with the suburb of Millbank (Qld) expected to increase by 53 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 1.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Development is exceptionally quiet in Millbank, with a yearly average of 2 building permits for residential units, translating to 12 in total over the preceding five years. This minimal level of building highlights the rural characteristics of the locality, where construction tends to be prompted by specific housing demands from local residents rather than broader market forces. Because the overall figures are so small, individual building initiatives have a disproportionate impact on the annual statistics and comparative metrics. Residential building activity in Millbank is naturally far lower than what is observed across the Rest of Qld, and it sits well below national benchmarks as well.
Every new home built has been a standalone house, preserving the country atmosphere of the neighborhood and its focus on spacious living. Interestingly, builders are focusing on traditional houses at a higher rate than the existing housing stock would suggest, which stood at 77.0% at the time of the Census, showing that large family residences remain highly sought after despite general pressures toward density. The calculation of 651 people in the locality for each home approval underscores this quiet, low-scale building market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Millbank will experience an increase of 47 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. With construction proceeding at its current pace, the supply of new housing is positioned to easily satisfy local demand, which should create favorable conditions for home buyers and could even help the population grow beyond the current baseline predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Millbank (Qld), worth an estimated $20 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.09 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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, planning choices, and development works have a major impact on how an area performs. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are likely to influence the local area. The most significant of these include New Social Housing in Avoca, Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works, Bundaberg Social Housing Program, and New Bundaberg Hospital, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works
Upgrade to the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments. This project is funded under the Residential Activation Fund.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
1,064 residents of Millbank (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,131. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 51.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,259, 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 local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in community and social services, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and a yearly increase in employment estimated at 6.7% according to AreaSearch's regional data compilation. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 1,064 residents, while the rate of joblessness was 2.0% higher than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and labor market participation was much lower at 51.3% compared to 64.3% in the wider region. Census figures show that a minimal 2.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
Local workers are mostly employed in the fields of healthcare and social services, retail, and education. The concentration of employment in healthcare and social assistance is especially high, running at 1.6 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, public administration and safety is underrepresented, accounting for 2.6% of the workforce compared to the regional standard of 5.9%. The area is mostly residential and offers few local jobs, as seen when comparing the number of employed residents to the local working population from the Census. Analysis of data from SALM and the ABS for the year ending March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 6.7% while the overall workforce grew by 4.4%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce grow by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context for future demand trends in Millbank. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Across the country, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience very different growth rates. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that Millbank's employment should rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted projection for illustration rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millbank (Qld) is $997 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $517 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,159 a year against an average of $47,152. 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 ATO taxpayer data for the financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, Millbank recorded a median taxpayer income of $38,159 and an average income of $47,152. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 throughout Regional Qld. Adjusted for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, the current figures are estimated to be approximately $42,494 for the median and $52,508 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Millbank all rank between the 3rd and 4th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket locally is the $400 - 799 range, which accounts for 29.6% of the population (773 individuals), whereas the top bracket in the broader region is the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 31.7%. Affordability is a major concern, with residents retaining just 83.1% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millbank (Qld) had 1,007 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 8% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,188 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Millbank at the time of the latest Census consisted of 76.7% freestanding houses and 23.3% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, units, or other dwellings, which is very similar to the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. However, home ownership was much more common in Millbank at 38.2%, with the rest of the market split between mortgaged homes (24.6%) and rental properties (37.3%). The median mortgage payment was $1,188 per month, and the median rent was $270 per week, both of which are lower than the Regional Qld medians of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, Millbank's mortgage payments are far lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millbank (Qld) counted 1,007 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.6%, consisting of couples with children at 19.0%, couples without children at 28.5%, and single parents at 15.1%. The remaining 36.4% are non-family households, which are mostly people living alone at 32.5% along with group households at 3.8%. The median household size of 2.2 people is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Millbank (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic achievement in the neighborhood is relatively low, with university graduation rates at 14.1% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights a significant need for educational resources and programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 6.8% and certificates at 28.9%. A significant 23.2% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study.
This group is composed of 9.3% in primary school, 6.3% in high school, and 3.2% attending higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Millbank (Qld) reaches 14 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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There are 14 public transport stops in Millbank, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 5 different routes that run a combined 222 passenger trips each week. Transport access is good, with the average resident living within 208 meters of a stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb to commute, and cars are the main way to travel at 94%. Households own an average of 1.1 cars, which is lower than the regional average. A small 2.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Across all routes, buses run an average of 31 times per day, which works out to about 15 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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53.3% of residents in Millbank (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 14.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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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Significant health concerns are apparent in Millbank based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 46% of the population (~1,199 people). This is lower than the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic illnesses among residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 13.2% and 9.2% of the population, respectively, while 53.3% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health issues are also prominent among working-age residents, who show higher rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 33.0% of the population (862 people), which is significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. The health status of these older residents presents some challenges, though their overall rankings are generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millbank (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (29.7%). 3.9% 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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Millbank has lower cultural diversity than many other areas, with 87.6% of the population born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 93.3% speaking only English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 54.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The three most common ancestral backgrounds reported in Millbank are English at 32.6%, Australian at 29.7%, and Irish at 7.9%. Some specific ethnic heritages show higher representation here than in the wider region, with German background at 6.1% compared to 4.7% regionally, Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.9% compared to 3.9% regionally, and Serbian heritage at 0.3% compared to 0.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millbank (Qld) is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 23.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 47 years in the suburb of Millbank (Qld) is older than Regional Qld's median of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a high concentration of residents aged 85+ (6.6%), while those aged 35 - 44 are less common (9.3%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket grew from 11.4% to 12.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group shrank from 10.6% to 10.0%. Projections indicate that the local age profile will shift significantly by 2041.
The group aged 85+ is expected to grow by 76 people (44%), rising from 172 to 249. Overall, residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 72% of total population growth, showing the aging of the community. In contrast, the cohorts aged 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millbank (Qld)
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 1 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 Jun 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,499 at the 2021 Census → 2,614 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 (SAL31838). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.