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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Narromine is $520k, with units at $300k. House values have moved 11.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Narromine has an estimated 4,664 residents, up from 4,608 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 1.2%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 suburb of Narromine is home to an estimated 4,664 residents, based on AreaSearch assessments integrating post-Census validated addresses and ABS regional demographic updates. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,608 people, this represents an addition of 56 people (1.2%). This projection builds upon an ERP of 4,647 established by AreaSearch from June 2025 ABS figures, alongside 63 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The suburb of Narromine exhibits a spacious living environment with a density ratio of 2.4 persons per square kilometer. While the broader SA4 region expanded by 2.9%, the suburb of Narromine trailed by only 1.7 percentage points with its 1.2% increase, showing resilient local fundamentals.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, accounting for approximately 75.0% of all recent population gains. Demographic modeling in the suburb of Narromine incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based in 2022, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series benchmarked to 2021, with cohort growth trends extended across 2032 to 2041. Under this framework, the suburb of Narromine faces a projected population reduction of 622 persons by 2041. Despite overall contractions, particular demographic segments are set to expand, most notably the 85 and over age group, which is projected to add 51 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in Narromine over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with 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 building approval patterns compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical records show the area averaging roughly 9 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 48 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 10 approvals logged during FY-25 to date. Amid demographic contractions, residential construction volumes have aligned well with demand to preserve balanced market conditions and ample buyer selection. Developers are focusing heavily on higher-end builds, with new dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $699,000. Meanwhile, non-residential activity included $3.5 million in commercial development approvals logged this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape.
Per capita residential building activity in the area sits 61.0% below the regional average across Rest of NSW, a trend that typically constrains new supply and underpins values for established properties. This subdued activity is also below the national standard, pointing to community maturity and possible planning constraints. Standalone houses made up 70.0% of recent approvals, while semi-detached dwellings or apartments accounted for 30.0%, reflecting an increasing mix of attached designs that offer diverse choices across price points from family dwellings to compact options. This marks a clear shift from the existing housing stock (presently 93.0% detached houses), highlighting reduced greenfield site availability and rising demand for varied, accessible housing types. With an estimated 465 people in the area per dwelling approval, the local development pipeline remains notably quiet. Given projections indicating a stable or declining local demographic base, reduced pressure on housing demand should offer favorable conditions for prospective property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Narromine
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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 Narromine. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.4 billion. 29 are already under construction and 33 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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Major planning strategies, civic works, and capital investments play a critical role in shaping local development and economic outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects likely to influence the region, highlighted by initiatives including Macquarie Estate, Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie, Narromine Water Treatment Plant, and Narwonah Material Distribution Centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Narromine Water Treatment Plant
Developing a concept and detailed design for a new water treatment plant in Narromine to ensure water security.
Macquarie Estate
The Macquarie Estate project in the town of Narromine, located in the Orana region of NSW has officially commenced on the 14th of September. The first stage of construction comprises of 9 x 3 & 4 bedroom homes on large 800my to 1000 my lots. The overall project incorporates 115 dwellings with a vast range of design and inclusion options that serve the functional space and lifestyle needs of any future homeowner.
Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie
The Rail Corridor Program covers 570 km of Inland Rail sections from Narromine to Gowrie, including rail, ballast, concrete sleepers, and level crossings across several stages.
Narwonah Material Distribution Centre
A key storage facility during the Inland Rail construction works, area to prepare, weld and fix, as well as a locomotive provisioning and maintenance facility. The Material Distribution Centre (MDC) will be a key storage facility during the Inland Rail construction works, area to prepare, weld and fix, as well as a locomotive provisioning and maintenance facility.
Narromine Industrial Precinct
The development of an industrial precinct along the impending Inland Rail. The site will be built with 40 hectares to accommodate interested businesses, with plans to expand to up to 100 hectares in its second phase. The Narromine industrial precinct will have the capacity to generate 700 jobs.
Pinedale Road Residential Estate
New residential estate development comprising 46 large residential lots, each with a minimum size of 1.5 hectares, offering rural residential lifestyle opportunities on the outskirts of Dubbo.
Bunglegumbie Road Residential Estate
Subdivision of an 11.1-hectare former vineyard site at 168A Bunglegumbie Road, Dubbo into 105 residential lots with a residue lot, plus associated infrastructure including new internal roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage, underground electrical services, and street tree plantings. Up to 160 dwellings are anticipated across the lots, with 55 lots suitable for dual occupancy. The site forms part of Dubbo's North-West Urban Release Area, which is planned to accommodate up to 5,500 new homes. A Voluntary Planning Agreement (SVPA2024-29) was executed with NSW Government requiring a $3,740 per lot contribution to State public infrastructure.Development approval (DA D23-347) was granted and development contributions paid in April 2025.
Gunyah - North-West Urban Release Area
A master-planned community of up to 5,500 new homes, including a commercial hub, seniors living, parks, and a school site.
2,061 residents of Narromine are employed, from a labour force of 2,114. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 57.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,015, 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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Statistical area workforce statistics aggregated by AreaSearch reveal a diverse employment base across white and blue-collar occupations, supported by strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of just 2.5%. Across the community, 2,061 residents are employed as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate sits 1.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while the labor force participation rate stands somewhat lower at 57.6% against 60.6% regionally. Census records show that a modest 11.6% of workers worked from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures may have influenced these figures.
Local employment is anchored by agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The agricultural sector is exceptionally prominent, employing residents at 3.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.6% of local jobs compared to 7.8% across the broader region. A comparison of resident workers to locally based positions during the Census suggests that local job openings remain relatively limited. AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the recent 12-month period, the local labor force reduced by 2.2% alongside a 1.9% contraction in employed persons, leading to an unemployment rate fall of 0.4 percentage points. By contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment drop of 0.9%, a 0.4% labor force decline, and a 0.5 percentage points increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these industry projections with the local job distribution suggests employment for residents could expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narromine is $1,306 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $710 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,292 a year against an average of $54,856. 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 latest ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, taxpayers in the suburb of Narromine recorded a median income of $46,292 and an average income of $54,856. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, local income levels are estimated at approximately $51,069 (median) and $60,517 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local household, family, and personal incomes between the 20th and 30th percentiles.
The primary earnings bracket includes 1,422 residents or 30.5% of the total taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely tracking the 29.9% regional proportion. While households retain 88.3% of earnings after housing costs, total disposable income sits at the 26th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narromine had 1,616 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,213 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. 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 findings show that the local housing landscape consists of 93.2% houses alongside 6.8% other dwellings (apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Full home ownership is particularly prevalent at 42.7%, exceeding the Regional NSW proportion, while mortgaged properties make up 32.4% and rented homes account for 24.9%. Housing remains exceptionally affordable compared to broader benchmarks: median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,213 versus $1,733 in Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent stood at $250 against $330 regionally and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narromine counted 1,616 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household composition is predominantly family-oriented, accounting for 69.4% of all households. This group includes couples without children (28.9%), couples with children (26.1%), and single parent families (13.2%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 30.6%, consisting of lone person households (28.4%) and group households (2.3%). The average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Narromine hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 719 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 879 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 profiles indicate that 15.3% of residents hold a university qualification, which is below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 12.7%, postgraduate qualifications account for 1.5%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.1%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 41.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical or trade qualifications, comprising 32.8% at certificate level and 8.6% with advanced diplomas. Current educational engagement is substantial, with 33.9% of the local population attending an educational institution. This is distributed across primary education (14.4%), secondary schooling (10.3%), and tertiary studies (2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narromine reaches 219 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Narromine feature 219 active transport stops primarily catering to bus connections. Across 29 routes, the network provides 1,151 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 167 meters from home. Due to the area's residential nature, most trips are outbound, with private vehicles serving as the dominant commuting mode at 92%, followed by 6% walking, and households maintaining an average of 1.5 vehicles. Working from home was recorded at a modest 11.6% at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Bus schedules deliver an average of 164 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
63.8% of residents in Narromine report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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 assessments of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates highlight significant community health needs, with medical conditions evident across both older and younger cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is particularly restrained at approximately 49% of the population (~2,270 people), sitting below the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions in the locality, reported by 10.1 and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 63.8% indicated having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age residents.
Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.7% of the community (1,058 people) and experience health challenges that rank even higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narromine is largely Australian-born, at 95.7% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.4%) and English (29.0%). 15.3% 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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Cultural diversity metrics are comparatively low, with Australian citizens comprising 85.8% of residents, 95.7% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 72.4% of residents, which is well above the 55.9% share observed across Regional NSW. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most common ancestral backgrounds are Australian (33.4%), English (29.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.3%), with the latter substantially higher than the regional benchmark of 4.6%. Notable differences also occur in other ancestries, such as Maltese, which represents 0.3% of the community compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narromine is 39. 22.9% 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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Residents in the suburb of Narromine have a younger age profile compared to Regional NSW. Based on updates to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 33.8% of the populace against 29.3% in Regional NSW, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 21.8% compared to 23.8% regionally. The estimated median age of 39 as at August 2026 is unchanged from the 2021 Census and sits 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the middle aged and young retiree cohort has decreased from 23.7% to an estimated 21.8%.
Projections out to 2041 indicate that no broad age cohort will experience material growth, with both children and young adults alongside middle aged and young retiree cohorts expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narromine
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 63 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,608 at the 2021 Census → 4,664 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 (SAL12920). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.