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The median house price in Niagara Park is $970k, with units at $798k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Niagara Park has an estimated 2,779 residents. That puts 581 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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In the suburb of Niagara Park, the population stands at approximately 2,779 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and validated post-Census address additions. This indicates no change in head count (no growth) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,779 residents. This estimate stems from an ERP figure of 2,779 established by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS update alongside 3 validated new addresses recorded after the Census benchmark. The suburb maintains a density of 581 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space alongside capacity for prospective residential additions.
The suburb of Niagara Park recorded zero net expansion since the Census, placing it within 2.7 percentage points of the surrounding SA3 district (2.7%) and indicating sound local growth metrics. Net overseas migration served as the foremost growth component recently, accounting for roughly 64.0% of all population increases. Demographic projections for the suburb of Niagara Park apply 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to 2022, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates from these combined datasets are utilized. Over this timeline, total population in the suburb of Niagara Park is projected to contract by 63 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, individual age brackets are set to expand, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is forecast to add 53 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Niagara Park over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approval figures attributed from statistical boundaries, the suburb has averaged approximately 6 dwelling permits annually, reaching an aggregate of 31 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 1 approvals have been documented. Against a backdrop of recent population declines, construction volume has remained proportionally balanced—offering favorable conditions for purchasers—while approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $718,000, underscoring a builder focus on higher-tier, premium housing. In addition, $12.3 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been registered during this financial year, reflecting a steady rate of commercial development.
Residential building volumes remain markedly subdued in comparison to Greater Sydney, tracking 75.0% below regional average per person. This restricted pipeline of additions tends to bolster pricing and buyer interest across established dwellings. Activity sits below nationwide benchmarks as well, highlighting the mature layout of the precinct alongside likely zoning or planning constraints. Moreover, historical permits have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, reinforcing the low-density environment and catering to households prioritizing spacious family living. The ratio of 5529 people per approved home underscores a notably restrained construction landscape. Anticipated population stability or mild decline should ease local accommodation pressures, which may open up advantageous opportunities for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Niagara Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Niagara Park, worth an estimated $3.53 billion. 7 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic civic works and regional capital expenditure play a decisive role in shaping local growth and development. In total, 5 prominent initiatives have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having significant influence on the precinct. The most notable works include Narara Ecovillage, Narara Community Centre and Library Redevelopment, The Outlook Narara, and Gosford Bypass.
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Narara Valley Estate
Small residential subdivision on Deane Street in Narara providing new house and land lots within walking distance of Narara Valley High School and Narara railway station. Civil works and home construction are progressing with multiple builders marketing packages to first home buyers and local upgraders.
Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade
The Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade involves the extension and refurbishment of the existing neighborhood shopping center. The project is anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and focuses on enhancing the tenancy mix with health, beauty, food, and beverage services. As of early 2026, the center's official website indicates it is under upgrading, and GWPC continues to manage the extension works and refurbishment of the existing specialty shops.
Narara District Master Plan
Development and delivery of master plans for the Narara District including Lisarow, Wyoming, and Niagara Park to support housing, community infrastructure, and urban development within the Central Coast Council local government area.
Wyoming Telecommunications Mobile Base Station
Development Application DA/1244/2025 lodged with Central Coast Council by Amplitel Pty Ltd for the construction of a new telecommunications facility and mobile base station at 172 Glennie Street, Wyoming. The proposal involves the installation of a new pole and associated antenna infrastructure to improve mobile coverage and network capacity for the surrounding community.
Narara Ecovillage
Narara Ecovillage is a 64-hectare community title eco-housing development on the former Gosford horticultural research station. The sustainable community features a solar microgrid and battery, and is planned for ~150 low impact homes with shared facilities, food growing spaces, and integrated energy/water infrastructure. Stage 1 is complete. Stage 2 civil works finished in late 2023, with homes now under construction. A planning proposal is progressing to support a future Stage 3 with more diverse housing.
Narara Community Centre
Narara Community Centre is an existing council-owned community facility at 2-12 Pandala Road, Narara, operated for community service programs and local activities. Current public sources confirm the centre remains in use, with hall bookings and Community SOS activities, and that recent site investment includes Ausgrid's 30.36 kW rooftop solar array linked to the Narara community battery rollout. No current public development application, approved construction program, tender or funded council capital works item for a centre and library redevelopment was found, so the record should be treated as an early planning or concept opportunity rather than a committed construction project.
Gosford Bypass
The NSW State Government is investing $40 million towards continued planning and design of the bypass of Gosford along the Pacific Highway and Manns Road corridor. The Gosford Bypass project consists of a program of work that is intended to be developed and delivered in stages over time to support improved transport outcomes along the corridor.
Pacific Highway And Manns Road Upgrade
The 4.7 km upgrade of Pacific Highway and Manns Road between Narara and Lisarow includes new lanes, bridges, traffic light upgrades, pedestrian and cycle paths, and is delivered in two stages.
1,505 residents of Niagara Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,539. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,454, about 88% 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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A well-qualified resident workforce characterizes the locality, with strong engagement across essential service industries, a jobless rate of just 2.2%, and an estimated 3.1% rise in employment over the preceding year as calculated from statistical area datasets. By March 2026, working residents totaled 1,505, while unemployment tracked 1.9% below Greater Sydney's 4.1% benchmark and labor participation aligned closely with the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records showed 32.1% of workers operating remotely from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time should be taken into account. The primary industry sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a standout field of local specialization, capturing an employment proportion 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, the financial & insurance sector sees reduced participation at 3.2% compared to 7.3% regionally. Local job generation remains comparatively restrained, as evidenced by the imbalance between the Census working population and resident labor counts. Synthesizing SALM and ABS figures across broader areas indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local headcount grew by 3.1% alongside a 3.2% expansion in the labor pool, holding the unemployment measure steady. Across Greater Sydney over the identical timeframe, employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment edged down slightly. Medium-to-longer term expectations are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. National employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying across sectors. When these industry paths are weighted against the local occupational profile, projected job numbers reflect potential increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.8% across ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Niagara Park is $1,780 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,939 a year against an average of $65,828. 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 from financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that taxable residents in Niagara Park recorded a median income of $50,939 alongside an average of $65,828. These metrics sit slightly behind Australian averages and compare against Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index adjustment since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $56,196 for median earnings and $72,621 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, household, and family earnings in a moderate range between the 46th and 51st percentiles.
The primary earnings tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, comprising 35.5% of residents (986 people) compared to 30.9% across the wider region. Housing commitments absorb 17.3% of earnings, while overall disposable income reaches the 50th percentile and the SEIFA economic index assigns the area to the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Niagara Park had 991 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,943 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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, the local housing stock consisted of 87.1% standalone houses and 13.0% medium-to-high density formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternate dwellings. The outright home ownership level stood at 29.1%, matching the broader metropolitan norm, with remaining households holding mortgages (46.1%) or renting (24.8%). Monthly mortgage payments recorded a median of $1,943, significantly lower than the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rent sat at $410 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Against national metrics, however, mortgage costs exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Niagara Park counted 991 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 76.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children (36.0%), couples without children (23.4%), and single parent households (15.1%). The remaining 24.0% is made up of non-family dwellings, dominated by solo occupants at 21.1% and group residences at 3.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, matching the Greater Sydney benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Niagara Park hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 458 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment represents a primary area for improvement, as the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees (21.6%) sits considerably below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%. Bachelor level qualifications make up 15.8%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 40.5% of the population aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, including 11.5% with advanced diplomas and 29.0% with certificate-level qualifications. Engagement across learning institutions is substantial, with 31.6% of the population actively enrolled in formal study.
This cohort comprises 10.6% attending primary schools, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Niagara Park reaches 27 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Commuters within the suburb have access to 27 transport stops spanning bus and rail networks, which accommodate 36 distinct transit routes providing 1,341 passenger services each week. Local transit connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 177 meters to the nearest boarding point. As an established residential catchment, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 91% of travel journeys. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.6 vehicles, tracking above regional norms, while 32.1% of workers engaged in remote work at the 2021 Census (partially reflecting pandemic conditions).
Transit schedules provide an average of 191 daily trips across the broader network, which equates to roughly 49 scheduled departures weekly for each boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.6% of residents in Niagara Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Public health metrics indicate notable ongoing medical needs across younger and older age brackets, with chronic conditions demonstrating measurable prevalence. Private hospital and health insurance coverage is maintained by approximately 53% of residents (~1,472 people), which slightly exceeds the typical SA2 baseline while trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most widely reported diagnoses, affecting 9.4% and 10.4% of the population respectively, while 64.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic illnesses show elevated levels within the prime working-age cohort.
Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.1% of the community (447 people), exhibiting health profiles generally consistent with nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Niagara Park is largely Australian-born, at 84.0% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (27.9%). 3.5% 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 homogeneity is prominent within the community, where 84.0% of residents were born in Australia, 91.4% hold citizenship, and 92.7% speak only English at home. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, practiced by 46.2% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a distinct local presence at 0.2%, compared against a 0.8% share across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 32.3% (exceeding the regional level of 19.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 27.9% (above the wider region's 17.8%) and Irish at 8.9%. Variations are also evident across other lineages: Welsh heritage accounts for 0.8% of the community compared to 0.4% regionally, Hungarian represents 0.4% against 0.3%, and Russian stands at 0.4% versus 0.4% across the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Niagara Park is 37. 25.9% 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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The demographic structure reveals distinct age variations when contrasted with Greater Sydney. Younger individuals and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 33.5% of the population as at August 2026, above the Greater Sydney share of 30.4%, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 26.2%, below the 31.4% recorded across the wider metropolis. The median age is an estimated 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census baseline and Greater Sydney's 37 at that benchmark. The proportion of older residents aged 65+ has increased from 14.4% to an estimated 16.1% since the Census.
By 2041, the 65+ age group is forecast to lead local growth, increasing by 59 residents (13%) to reach 506, while the youth cohort (0 - 24) and the 25 - 44 adult cohort are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Niagara Park
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,779 at the 2021 Census → 2,779 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 (SAL12970). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.