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Morningside has an estimated 13,019 residents, up from 11,755 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,264 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 2,528 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Morningside stands at approximately 13,019, based on AreaSearch evaluations of ABS regional demographic updates alongside newly validated local addresses post-Census. When measured against the 2021 Census tally of 11,755 people, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,264 people (10.8%). The figure is drawn from an estimated resident population of 13,018 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 79 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. This population scale translates to 2,528 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Morningside within the top quartile of assessed national locations.
Expanding by 10.8% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Morningside outpaced the 9.5% national benchmark to become a key regional growth contributor. Inbound overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 65.0% of all recent demographic additions in the suburb of Morningside. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its base period. For locations beyond this scope and after 2032, models integrate the 2023 Queensland State Government release anchored to 2021 data. Because those state releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth using proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (anchored in 2022). Looking ahead, demographic expansion for the suburb of Morningside is projected slightly below the national median, gaining 1,384 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, which constitutes an overall rise of 10.6% during the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
218 new dwellings have been approved in Morningside over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, 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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ABS residential building approval data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Morningside averages roughly 43 dwelling consents annually, totaling approximately 218 residences approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 59 recorded during FY-25 to date. Over that 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 4.4 new residents per year occurred per constructed residence, showing that dwelling creation trails community demand and generating price pressure through buyer competition. The mean construction value sits at $866,000, signaling a strong focus by builders on upscale, premium projects.
Additionally, non-residential activity remains moderate, with $20.1 million in commercial consents authorized during this financial year. Recent residential construction comprises 46.0% freestanding homes alongside 54.0% multi-density formats such as townhouses and units. This concentration on higher-density housing creates accessible buying opportunities while appealing to investors, downsizers, and entry-level buyers. Furthermore, the ratio of roughly 175 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Looking forward from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch, Morningside is projected to add 1,383 residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential building activity is progressing steadily relative to anticipated growth, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as the local population increases.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morningside, worth an estimated $423 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 45 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning undertakings, and regional works significantly shape local community performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 key developments that are expected to influence the district. Prominent initiatives include 608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside, 653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development, 495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility, and East Village Cannon Hill.
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653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development
Five storey mixed use building comprising 25 residential dwellings (18 x 2 bed, 6 x 3 bed, 1 x 4 bed) over ground floor retail. Brisbane City Council Development.i shows the MCU (multiple dwelling; shop) was approved (Impact assessment) for 649-655 Wynnum Road with primary applicant Thakoral Family Trust No. 2 and planning consultant Town Planning Alliance.
608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside
A 7-storey mixed-use building designed by AEQ Architects comprising 48 residential apartments above ground-floor commercial tenancies. Development application A006752280 (Material Change of Use) lodged 15 April 2025 is currently in progress (impact assessable). Planning consultant is Mewing Planning Consultants; primary applicant Compass Consort Pty Ltd.
495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility
Approved 7 storey mixed commercial building with self storage facility above ground floor retail and first floor office on a triangular island site adjacent to Morningside station. Proposal includes approx 7421 sqm GFA, ~350 storage units plus 200 lockers, end of trip facilities, and site activation to Wynnum Road and Jack Flynn Memorial Drive.
Skyhold Balmoral
Skyhold is a luxury multi-residential master-planned development situated on a 1.2-hectare former quarry site in Balmoral. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the approved scheme comprises 181 dwellings configured as 167 premium apartments across low-to-medium rise buildings and 14 integrated townhouses. The project incorporates extensive subtropical landscape architecture, communal resident amenities, and sustainable engineering.
TradeCoast Connect
TradeCoast Connect is a multi-unit last mile logistics estate at 50-80 Manton Street, Morningside, in Brisbane's Australia TradeCoast precinct. The 3.46 ha site was originally planned by Lendlease and sold to Centennial for approximately $18.5m (reported elsewhere as $20.24m including GST) in January 2025. Centennial developed the estate as brand new industrial/warehouse space of up to approximately 17,000 sqm across four buildings, with flexible tenancies ranging from around 745 sqm to 11,679 sqm, or the option to amalgamate up to 12,000 sqm for a single tenant.Construction was carried out by builder McNab. As of mid-2026, space at the estate is listed as available now for lease, indicating the development is complete. The estate offers 4-Star ESD features including energy efficient lighting, performance glazing, rainwater harvesting and solar panels, and benefits from proximity to the Port of Brisbane Motorway and Gateway Motorway.
QParks Group - 5 Riding Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 110 apartments across two towers of 8 and 9 storeys, ground floor retail tenancies, and basement parking for 137 vehicles. The project includes landscaped communal areas and rooftop amenities, contributing to the ongoing densification and revitalisation of Bulimba's Riding Road precinct.
Beelarong Street Residential Subdivision
Approved reconfiguration of a lot creating approximately 23 residential lots over two stages, with associated new roads, drainage and environmental offsets. Subsequent operational works applications are in progress for site and civil works.
LA VUE
A boutique development comprising six exclusive residences. An ARDO Property Group development.
8,750 residents of Morningside are employed, from a labour force of 9,148. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 82.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Morningside is characterized by an educated labor base and a strong professional services footprint, featuring a 4.4% jobless rate and a 1.1% gain in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents total 8,750, aligning the local jobless figure closely with the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane, while the labor participation level reaches 82.4%, substantially exceeding the regional benchmark of 70.1%. Census records show 26.7% of local workers operated from home, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workforce engagement is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, professional & technical, as well as education & training. Professional & technical roles are exceptionally prominent, capturing an employment proportion 1.6 times that of the wider region. Conversely, manufacturing comprises a smaller share at 4.5%, below the 6.4% seen throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing local resident employment numbers against the count of active workplace positions indicates that substantial numbers of residents travel outside the area for employment. ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that during the year to March 2026, an employment rise of 1.1% paired with a 2.0% expansion in the workforce led to a 0.9 percentage points increase in unemployment. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 3.2%, the workforce rose 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Potential employment trajectories can also be evaluated using the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job opportunities are projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry forecasts to Morningside's employment profile indicates anticipated local job growth of 7.0% across five years and 14.3% across ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morningside is $2,280 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,202 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,703 a year against an average of $97,507. 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 postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Morningside recorded a median individual earnings level of $70,703 and a mean of $97,507. These figures notably outpace the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and mean of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $78,735 (median) and $108,584 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, Morningside personal, family, and household earnings placed in the 82nd to 91st percentiles across the country. The dominant bracket contains 33.2% of taxpayers taking home between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,322 residents), mirroring the wider regional level of 33.3%.
High earners are well represented, with 35.3% of homes earning above $3,000 per week, reinforcing strong local buying power. Accommodation payments absorb 16.8% of income, yet robust wages sustain after-housing earnings in the 80th percentile and place the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morningside had 4,813 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 27% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,132 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Morningside was distributed between 40.9% separate houses and 59.1% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's balance of 73.5% freestanding homes and 26.5% other formats. Full home ownership stood at 16.2%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged residences accounted for 36.0% and tenancies made up 47.8%. Typical monthly loan commitments were $2,132, notably exceeding the metropolitan median of $1,863, and weekly rents averaged $430 compared to $380 regionally. On a national level, Morningside mortgage obligations comfortably surpass the $1,863 benchmark, while rental costs remain well above the $375 Australian median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morningside counted 4,813 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,331 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 62.7% of local living arrangements, consisting of 26.0% couples without children, 25.0% couples with children, and 9.8% single parent households. Non-family dwellings comprise 37.3%, divided between single-occupant homes at 28.0% and shared households at 9.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, which is below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.7% of adults in Morningside hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 474 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,086 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 qualification levels in Morningside outstrip regional and national standards, with 43.7% of citizens aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% throughout Australia. Holders of bachelor degrees make up 30.9%, postgraduate degree holders represent 9.1%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are held by 29.6% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (18.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 29.4% of the population participating in education. This proportion comprises 8.9% attending university or vocational tertiary institutions, 8.2% in primary schooling, and 5.4% enrolled in secondary education.
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Getting around Morningside means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 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.
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74.3% of residents in Morningside report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for Morningside present a constructive picture, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses showing alignment with broader national metrics. Prevalence rates for common ailments remain modest across both younger and senior cohorts, while private medical coverage is notably strong at roughly 66% of the population (8,570 people), surpassing the Greater Brisbane figure of 55.8% and the 55.7% national baseline. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 10.1 and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 74.3% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 69.2%.
Health measures across residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable. Citizens aged 65 and over represent 9.4% of the population (1,223 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, with older residents experiencing positive health indicators that align with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Morningside residents were born overseas and 13.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (22.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Morningside tracking above typical levels, with 25.7% of residents born abroad and 13.3% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widely followed faith, comprising 43.6% of the community. Judaism shows the clearest relative concentration, representing 0.2% locally compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Morningside are English at 28.3%, Australian at 22.1%, and Irish at 10.9%. Other distinct cultural representations include South Australian at 0.8% (against 0.6% across the wider region), French at 0.7% (against 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morningside is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 36.0% 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 suburb of Morningside features a demographic profile that is younger than Greater Brisbane overall. Based on updates to August 2026, 41.9% of the population consists of residents aged 25 - 44, compared to 30.6% regionally, whereas individuals aged 65+ account for 9.4% against the regional share of 15.0%. The median age was an estimated 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 2 years lower than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 0 - 24 shifted from 29.8% down to an estimated 28.1%.
By 2041, persons aged 45 - 64 are projected to drive absolute demographic gains by adding 719 residents (26%) to reach 3,466, while the 65+ age group will expand fastest in percentage terms, growing 53% to 1,876 residents, alongside an expected contraction in the 25 - 44 bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morningside
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 11 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 Sep 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 — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,755 at the 2021 Census → 13,019 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 (SAL31922). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.