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Paradise Point has an estimated 7,662 residents, up from 7,062 at the 2021 Census — a change of 600 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 2,016 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 suburb of Paradise Point has an estimated population of approximately 7,662 residents, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic updates alongside validated post-Census address records. This represents an addition of 600 people (8.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,062 people. That adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 7,639 calculated after the ABS released its June 2025 data, paired with 73 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Paradise Point exhibits a population density of 2,016 persons per square kilometer, tracking above national benchmarks examined by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the broader SA3 area (7.0%), the suburb of Paradise Point's 8.5% post-2021 census expansion established it as an area pacesetter. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary engine of local expansion, accounting for roughly 56.00000000000001% of recent population gains, with interstate arrivals and natural increases also contributing positively. Projections for the suburb of Paradise Point utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia series (anchored to 2022 baseline data) across each SA2 area. For periods extending beyond 2032 or areas lacking coverage in that release, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 modeling founded on 2021 numbers. Because those state datasets omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch aligns age groupings using proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (anchored to 2022 data). Demographic trajectories place the suburb of Paradise Point in the upper quartile of non-metropolitan Australian localities for future expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 1,859 persons by 2041, representing a 24.0% cumulative rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
221 new dwellings have been approved in Paradise Point over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies reveals that Paradise Point averages roughly 44 approved dwellings each year. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 221 homes were authorized, with 64 recorded to date in FY-25. Solid underlying demand is underscored by an influx of 2.3 new residents annually per completed dwelling over that 5 financial years period (between FY-21 and FY-25), reinforcing local property valuations. Residential builders are concentrating on the upper tier of the market, generating new dwellings with an average expected construction cost of $783,000.
Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains subdued, totaling just $635,000 in approvals during the ongoing financial year. Per capita construction activity in Paradise Point outpaces Rest of Qld by 61.0%, delivering expanded choice across the market. The composition of recent building activity is divided between 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments. This leaning toward medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points while catering to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. Market expansion is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 157 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Paradise Point is anticipated to gain 1,836 residents by 2041. Should building volumes continue at current paces, housing delivery could lag behind population growth, intensifying buyer demand and exerting upward pressure on prices.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Paradise Point, worth an estimated $235 million. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.7 billion. 45 are already under construction and 56 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 projects and planning decisions play a critical role in shaping local performance, with AreaSearch tracking 3 notable developments positioned to influence the area. Key undertakings include The Sovereign Collection, Northpoint Residences, Promenade at Sovereign Shores, and Odyssey Hope Island, with details outlined below.
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The Sovereign Collection
The Sovereign Collection is a boutique waterfront development comprising ten ultra-luxury residences, including six penthouses and four royal pavilions, located on Sovereign Islands in the Gold Coast. The project features superyacht-inspired architecture, private rooftop terraces, wellness zones, superyacht marina berths, and amenities such as a fitness centre and waterfront restaurant.
Odyssey Hope Island
Odyssey Hope Island is a vertical retirement and aged care community featuring two 13-storey towers. The development includes 198 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, alongside 23 dedicated residential aged care suites. Residents have access to five-star amenities including a sky garden, bar, cafe, and 24/7 onsite nursing care.
Northpoint Residences
DA approved luxurious development comprising 14 coastal residences with a mix of 2 and 3-bedroom options across three levels including basement parking, situated on a 1,017 square meter corner parcel in the Duck Streets precinct of Paradise Point.
39-41 Grant Avenue Apartments
Mid-rise apartment development comprising 155 residential units across 5 floors in the Hope Island area of the Gold Coast. The project holds a long-standing Material Change of Use approval (MCU/2014/1039) from Gold Coast City Council, which has been extended on multiple occasions. Construction is underway, with the development contributing to the ongoing residential densification of Hope Island near world-class golf courses and waterfront amenities.
Andiamo Apartments Hope Island
Andiamo Apartments is a boutique residential development featuring 76 one-level residences. The project offers architecturally designed open-plan living with 3-meter ceilings, resort-style amenities including a pool, BBQ area, multi-purpose room, and electric vehicle charging stations. It is strategically located near the upcoming Hope Island railway station and major retail precincts like Sanctuary Cove and Harbour Town.
Tranquil Apartments Stage 2
Boutique residential apartment development at 35 Halcyon Way, Hope Island, delivering 49 contemporary apartments with resort-style pool, BBQ area, secure resident parking, open-plan layouts and private courtyards or balconies. The official project website states the development is selling now, and its build update reported the second concrete pour underway in November 2024. Sales listings continue to advertise completion in early 2026.
Promenade at Sovereign Shores
A premium residential development on the Northern Gold Coast comprising luxury villas and apartments with Broadwater views, private marina access, and resort-style amenities including a pool, gym, cinema, entertainment hall, library, theatre, sauna, and spa.
Links Hope Island Resort Master Plan
Multi-stage master plan by GH Properties to transform Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island Resort into a premier wellness and leisure destination on the Gold Coast north shore. The plan encompasses luxury residential villas and apartments, major clubhouse upgrades including a new golfers lounge, wellness centre, fitness facilities, day spa, and golf academy enhancements. Saffron at Links (26 waterside villas) completed September 2025. Sage at Links (luxury apartments) commenced construction May 2025 with completion targeted for the second half of 2026.The scheme was amended to permit a total of 191 residential dwelling units within the Hotel, Clubhouse and Resort Living precinct.
3,973 residents of Paradise Point are employed, from a labour force of 4,051. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 59.7%. 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 6,329, about 83% 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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Paradise Point features a capable labor force, highlighted by substantial participation in construction, a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, and a 3.7% rise in estimated local employment during the past year according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,973 individuals. The jobless rate sits 2.0% beneath the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, while labor force participation registers at 59.7%, trailing the Regional Qld figure of 64.2%. Census figures also indicate that 22.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this was recorded amid Covid-19 lockdown circumstances.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated across health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows exceptionally strong representation, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of workers, well below the 4.5% seen across the wider region. Given the contrast between resident workers and Census working population figures, the locality functions primarily as a residential community with modest on-site commercial employment. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM series for surrounding statistical boundaries, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.7% alongside a 3.4% rise in the labor force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This performance exceeded Regional Qld, where employment edged up 0.1%, the labor pool grew 0.3%, and joblessness increased 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements across Paradise Point. Applying these five- and ten-year national growth expectations—which forecast overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the local industry profile suggests employment for local residents could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Paradise Point is $1,688 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $843 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,762 a year against an average of $88,247. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Paradise Point generated a median income of $57,762 and an average of $88,247, positioning the area among the top tiers nationwide and exceeding the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for Wage Price Index gains of 11.36% since financial year 2023, local remuneration is estimated at approximately $64,324 (median) and $98,272 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit near the 52nd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains the largest segment of residents at 25.6% (1,961 people), mirroring the regional pattern where 31.7% fall into this band.
Housing cost pressures are pronounced, leaving 83.8% of income after shelter costs (ranking in the 47th percentile), while the area is positioned in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Paradise Point had 2,880 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 15% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,253 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Paradise Point consisted of 51.8% detached houses and 48.2% attached or multi-unit dwellings (including semi-detached properties and apartments), contrasting with Regional Qld where detached houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright home ownership reached 43.9%, well above regional standards, while 29.7% of homes were mortgaged and 26.4% were rented. Housing costs were elevated: the median monthly mortgage payment stood at $2,253 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally. Similarly, median weekly rents were $450, outpacing both the Regional Qld benchmark of $345 and the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paradise Point counted 2,880 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,125 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 27% 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 71.0% of all households in the area, divided between couples without children (38.9%), couples with children (22.4%), and single parent families (9.0%). The remaining 29.0% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (26.5%) alongside group households (2.5%). The typical household comprises a median of 2.2 people, below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Paradise Point hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in Paradise Point sits below wider national averages, with 24.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree versus 30.4% across Australia. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 16.9%, postgraduate credentials comprise 5.5%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.4%. Meanwhile, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 39.4% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificates (25.2%). Active participation in formal education stands at 24.3% of the resident base. This cohort comprises 7.7% attending primary schools, 7.0% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Paradise Point means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Paradise Point report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Paradise Point exhibits favorable health metrics according to AreaSearch analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, with minimal incidence of common ailments across age groups. Private health insurance participation is particularly high, covering roughly 62% of the local population (4,763 people), outperforming both Regional Qld (52.5%) and the Australian benchmark (55.7%). Arthritis (affecting 10.0% of residents) and mental health conditions (impacting 6.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, while 67.4% of the community reported no medical conditions, comparable to the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Health metrics among residents under 65 exceed standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 32.8% of the local population (2,513 people), exceeding the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with senior health rankings aligning well with broader national population figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.8% of Paradise Point residents were born overseas and 10.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Paradise Point tracks above average, with 29.8% of the community born abroad and 10.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 59.5% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local populace compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral origins (parents' country of birth), the largest groups in Paradise Point are English (33.5%), Australian (22.8%), and Irish (8.3%). In addition, specific international ancestries show elevated local shares relative to regional benchmarks, including New Zealand heritage at 1.4% (versus 0.9% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and South Australian at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Paradise Point is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 17.5% 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 demographic profile of Paradise Point leans strongly toward older cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 32.8% of residents are aged 65 and over, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld. Conversely, 25 - 44 year-olds represent 16.4% of the community, below the 25.5% share in the surrounding region. The median age remains at an estimated 53 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 12 years higher than the Regional Qld Census figure of 41 and above the national median of 38. The most visible post-Census shift occurred among 45 - 64 year-olds, which contracted from 32.9% to an estimated 30.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, seniors aged 65+ are projected to drive growth, adding 976 residents (39%) to reach a total of 3,489.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Paradise Point
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 3 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 Aug 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,062 at the 2021 Census → 7,662 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 (SAL32269). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.