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Parkside (Qld) has an estimated 1,553 residents. That puts 1,049 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 Parkside (Qld) has an estimated resident count of around 1,553, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS releases alongside post-Census address validations. This represents a 23-person gain (1.5%) compared to the 1,530 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this 1,553 figure by evaluating the ABS ERP update from June 2025 together with 20 validated new addresses added after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 1,049 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Furthermore, the 1.5% post-Census increase recorded for the suburb of Parkside (Qld) trails the wider SA3 area (1.9%) by merely 0.4 percentage points, indicating resilient expansion dynamics. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 65.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 benchmarks. Where coverage is absent or for years post-2032, models incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 from 2021 baselines. Because state figures lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks). Under this framework, demographic forecasts point toward an overall reduction in resident numbers, with the population of the suburb of Parkside (Qld) projected to shrink by 52 persons by 2041. Even so, certain age segments will experience expansion, most prominently the 25 to 34 age group, which is forecast to gain 32 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in Parkside remain constrained, averaging 1 dwelling approvals per year, or 9 across the past five years. Such subdued building activity aligns with the rural character of the locality, where residential construction typically responds to discrete local requirements rather than widespread market appetite. Because total volumes are so small, individual construction projects can cause substantial swings in annual percentage movements and comparison figures. Compared with Rest of Qld, Parkside records substantially lower building activity, trailing nationwide benchmarks as well. Recent residential development is split evenly between 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% attached dwellings.
This emphasis on medium-to-higher density construction offers accessible price points catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. It also marks a distinct change from current stock (which is 75.0% houses), signaling fewer available building parcels alongside evolving lifestyle preferences that call for varied, cost-effective residential options. The presence of roughly 1555 people per dwelling approval underscores the mature nature of the local market. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a stable or decreasing resident base, building pressure in Parkside is likely to ease, offering favorable conditions for prospective homebuyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Parkside (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Parkside (Qld), worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure programs, major planning initiatives, and strategic developments exert a powerful influence on community outcomes. Currently, no major projects have been recorded by AreaSearch as carrying a probable local impact. Notable initiatives within the surrounding territory include the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap, Mount Isa Mines - Black Star Open Cut Project, Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing, and Essential Pipeline Works - City Low and high Systems, with the most relevant works outlined below.
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Residential Activation Fund - Central Queensland Allocation
The Residential Activation Fund is a 2 billion dollar program aimed at accelerating housing supply by funding critical trunk infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and transport. At least 1 billion dollars is specifically earmarked for regional areas outside South East Queensland. Round 2 of the fund opened in early 2026, with funding announcements for successful projects expected from July 2026. The program targets construction-ready projects to fast-track the delivery of new homes.
Urban Public Housing - Peko Road
A $3.4 million project, part of a larger program to increase public housing supply. The project saw the construction of six new 1-bedroom units for individuals on the Northern Territory's social housing waitlist.
Venture Housing - Social and Affordable Homes
A $6.9 million partnership between Venture Housing, Housing Australia, the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government delivered twelve new two-bedroom social and affordable homes across three adjoining sites in Tennant Creek. Venture Housing developed the homes and contributed land plus $1.5 million toward costs, supported by a $3 million Housing Australia grant, a $1.9 million joint Barkly Regional Deal grant, and a $500,000 NT Government capital grant. Habitat (NT) Pty Ltd was the building contractor.The development comprises five social and seven affordable homes, providing housing for older women at risk of homelessness, women and children fleeing domestic violence, and Aboriginal people eligible for social or affordable housing. Construction began in June 2024 and the project was confirmed completed by mid-2025.
Territory Energy Link
A multi-user, multi-asset infrastructure corridor running approximately 670km from near Elliott to the Middle Arm Precinct in Darwin. Formerly known as the Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor, the project is currently in Stage 2 (feasibility phase) of a four-stage program, following completion of a 2024 prefeasibility study that identified a preliminary alignment within a 530m wide study area. The final corridor is expected to be approximately 130m wide and will support buried services including gas, water, optical fibre and future hydrogen pipelines, connecting the Beetaloo Sub-basin to the Middle Arm Precinct and other strategic infrastructure in Darwin.The NT Government will plan, secure and manage the corridor land, while individual pipelines and utilities will be delivered by industry proponents under separate approvals. In 2025 the government awarded a tender to CNC Project Management Pty Ltd for specialist technical advisory services, targeting a development-ready 670km priority section by 2028.
Tennant Creek Aviation and Accommodation Hub
Airport Development Group (ADG) has released a draft concept plan for a staged $30-35 million upgrade of Tennant Creek Airport to support regional aviation and logistics growth in the Barkly region. The plan proposes extending and strengthening the main runway for regular jet operations, expanding the apron for fixed-wing and rotary FIFO connections, upgrading the terminal and car park, modernising electrical systems and signage, and delivering an Essential Key Worker Accommodation Precinct for up to 100 personnel to support government, defence and industry operations.The project targets capacity growth to 100,000 passengers annually and has the support of the Barkly Regional Council and NT Government agencies.
Longreach Hospital Upgrade
An AUD10 million upgrade of the Longreach Hospital, which included the redevelopment of half the hospital, a full mechanical services upgrade, and a new Aramac Primary Health Centre. The project was completed in 2019.
Longreach Recreational Precinct
A $2.25 million project funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program. The project will include a new fenced dog park, a pump track, a half basketball court, a botanical walkway, and shaded playgrounds with all-abilities elements, complementing the existing skate park.
Longreach Solar Farm
A 17.4 MW solar photovoltaic project developed by Canadian Solar, which began commercial operation in May 2018. The project consists of 51,330 solar panels.
974 residents of Parkside (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,000. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 81.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,135, about 73% 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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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals a capable local labour base featuring robust manufacturing and industrial presence, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.6%, and steady job conditions across the prior year. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 974 residents, the local jobless rate sat 1.3% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and labour force participation reached an exceptional 81.9% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records show that only 1.9% of local workers operated from home, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind. Leading fields of employment among residents are mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Mining concentration is exceptionally pronounced, recording staffing levels 9.3 times the regional average. By comparison, construction accounts for a subdued 4.0% of local jobs against 10.1% across the region. Given the contrast between resident workers and the active local working population recorded at the Census, this largely residential neighborhood provides relatively few positions within its own boundaries. Synthesised ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.1% while the labour pool remained stable with no net shift, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. Concurrently, Regional Qld saw an employment increase of 0.1% alongside 0.3% labour force growth, leading to a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding forward demand. Aligning these five-year and ten-year national trajectories with local job distributions helps outline anticipated hiring patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sectoral rates to the local occupational breakdown suggests Parkside employment could grow by 5.2% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkside (Qld) is $2,347 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,214 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,903 a year against an average of $85,920. 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 shows local earnings in Parkside are exceptionally strong by national standards, featuring a median of $74,903 and an average of $85,920. These metrics notably outpace Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $83,412 for median earnings and $95,681 for average earnings. The 2021 Census similarly positioned local household, family, and individual earnings between the 85th and 91st percentiles across the country.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 39.9% of residents (619 people), mirroring broader regional distributions where 31.7% fall into the same tier. Moreover, 34.8% take home more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial affluence that supports local business activity. After servicing housing obligations, households preserve 88.3% of income, maintaining high discretionary capacity, while the area places in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkside (Qld) had 545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 8% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,428 a month. Rent absorbs 13.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 14.0%. 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 latest Census, housing in Parkside was distributed between 75.0% houses and 25.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes represented 15.5% of local properties, trailing Regional Qld benchmarks, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.4% and rental dwellings comprised 51.1%. Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $1,428, well below the regional figure of $1,655, and median weekly rent was $320 versus $345 in Regional Qld. Relative to national figures, Parkside maintains substantially lower monthly mortgage repayments than the Australian median of $1,863, alongside weekly rents well underneath the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkside (Qld) counted 545 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 69.2% of local households, made up of couples with children (28.8%), childless couples (26.6%), and single parent families (11.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 30.8%, with single-person residences representing 25.2% and group living situations making up 6.5%. The median household size of 2.5 people aligns directly with the Regional Qld figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Parkside (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,220 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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 in Parkside falls below national levels, as 22.2% of individuals aged 15+ hold a university degree compared with 30.4% across Australia, indicating opportunities for further educational upskilling. Within higher education, bachelor degrees constitute 16.1%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 7.6% with advanced diplomas and 31.7% with certificates. A substantial 31.4% of the local population is actively engaged in studies. This encompasses 12.0% attending primary school, 9.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Parkside (Qld) 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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76.1% of residents in Parkside (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Evaluations of local chronic illness and mortality statistics by AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations in Parkside, with common medical ailments present across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance coverage is remarkably high at roughly 61% of residents (951 people). This surpasses the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld as well as the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 6.8% and 6.7% of the community, respectively, whereas 76.1% of residents reported no medical conditions at all, outperforming the 67.6% figure across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under 65 are above average. Furthermore, 9.8% of the population is aged 65 and over (152 people), sitting below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, with overall national rankings corresponding to standard population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Parkside (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 80.4% of residents, with 10.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.7%) and English (22.7%). 10.1% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Parkside align closely with regional patterns: 79.9% of residents are Australian citizens, 80.4% were born in Australia, and 89.1% converse solely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 51.5% of the local community, in line with the 52.2% recorded throughout Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported locally are Australian at 25.7%, English at 22.7% (compared to 29.6% across the broader region), and Australian Aboriginal at 10.1% (considerably above the 3.9% regional rate). Specific demographic variations are also evident across other communities, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.9% in Parkside (versus 0.5% regionally), Maori ancestry accounting for 1.7% (versus 0.8%), and Filipino ancestry comprising 3.1% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkside (Qld) is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 36.5% 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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Young families form an unusually heavy concentration in Parkside. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 33.8% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while seniors aged 65+ account for 9.8% against a 20.4% regional proportion. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 31, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 10 years younger than the 41 recorded regionally at that Census, while the national median was 38 at the same Census. The 45 - 64 bracket has declined from 21.4% at the Census to an estimated 19.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults are expected to see the strongest growth, rising by 35 (7%) to 560, while cohorts of children, young adults, and older working-age to young retirees are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkside (Qld)
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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,530 at the 2021 Census → 1,553 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 (SAL32277). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.