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Pasadena has an estimated 3,199 residents, up from 3,073 at the 2021 Census — a change of 126 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,474 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population revisions with new addresses validated post-Census, the suburb of Pasadena has an estimated count of around 3,199 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,073 people, this represents an addition of 126 people (4.1%). The figure is calculated using the resident population count of 3,181 from AreaSearch's review of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 28 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. Pasadena exhibits a density of 1,474 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national benchmark across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
With post-Census growth of 4.1%, the suburb of Pasadena sits within 1.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (5.6%), reflecting solid demographic expansion. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 79.0% of total recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year) are utilised by AreaSearch. For non-covered SA2s and intervals beyond 2032, figures incorporate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-specific projections (utilising 2021 data), adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Long-term forecasting positions the suburb of Pasadena above the median of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 projections anticipating an increase of 654 persons to 2041, representing a 19.9% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Pasadena over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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Building approval metrics from the ABS, distributed from local statistical data by AreaSearch, show the suburb of Pasadena recording approximately 21 residential approvals annually, amounting to around 107 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 5 approvals have been lodged. With an absorption rate of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction aligns well with local demand to sustain a balanced market, where newly approved homes carry an average construction cost of $406,000. Non-residential additions remain limited, with $995,000 in commercial approvals registered this financial year highlighting the predominantly suburban fabric.
Construction intensity in the suburb of Pasadena tracks 33.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period compared to Greater Adelaide, offering stock variety while maintaining existing valuations, although building momentum has tapered recently. Approved housing types comprise 75.0% detached dwellings alongside 25.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional low-density neighborhood appeal tailored toward family living. A ratio of around 489 people per approval underscores an established, mature urban setting. Projections indicate that the suburb of Pasadena will add 636 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Residential building activity continues to track demographic expectations, though incoming population expansion may lead to elevated buyer competition over time.
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 18 current infrastructure and development projects close to Pasadena, worth an estimated $1.5 billion. 9 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development 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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Local capital investments and strategic planning initiatives play a major role in shaping property and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 active and upcoming projects relevant to the surrounding district. Major undertakings include Hotel Panorama, Panorama Place Estate, the Springbank Secondary College upgrade, and the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building), with detailed profiles provided below.
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Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
The Flinders Medical Centre Stage 1 Southern Redevelopment is a major $572 million public healthcare expansion delivered by Built Environs for SA Health and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. The centerpiece is a seven-storey Acute Services Building adding 98 clinical beds, two 32-bed inpatient wards, a 16-bed satellite ICU, eye surgery suites, and four operating theatres. The building topped out in mid-2026 and is scheduled to open to patients in early 2028.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama is a $60 million, five-storey hospitality destination by the Hurley Hotel Group. Strategically located to support visitation for Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, and the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, the venue features 77 accommodation rooms, including 26 serviced apartments and two premium suites. The ground floor hosts a casual cafe bar, restaurant with a sunken fire lounge, and the Sideline sports bar. The fifth floor features a rooftop bar called Wonderland with a gold disco ball pizza oven and panoramic views from the coast to the Adelaide Hills.The project replaced the former Tonsley Hotel and officially opened on May 8, 2026.
Tonsley Administration Hub Redevelopment Opportunity
A 2.578-hectare commercial development opportunity to redevelop or refurbish the existing 1960s office building at the entrance of the Tonsley Innovation District. The site offers 12,308 square meters of lettable space and almost 200 meters of frontage to South Road.
Panorama Place Estate
A residential development offering 56 new homes, including land for sale and house and land packages, designed for contemporary living.
Springbank Road Pedestrian Actuated Crossing
Installation of a Pedestrian Actuated Crossing (PAC) on Springbank Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and access. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments.
Tonsley Technical College
A new technical college within the Tonsley Innovation District, nearing completion as part of Flinders University's Stage 2 development. It contributes to the district's focus on education and training in various high-value industry sectors.
1,503 residents of Pasadena are employed, from a labour force of 1,528. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,795, about 87% 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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The local labour market features a highly educated resident workforce and substantial representation across essential service sectors, recording a jobless rate of just 1.6% alongside 4.3% annual employment growth aggregated from statistical areas by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 1,503, while local unemployment sits 2.2% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. Total labour force participation is subdued at 55.7% relative to 66.4% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show 14.9% of workers working remotely from home, a metric subject to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions at the time.
Primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Conversely, construction accounts for only 6.9% of employed locals, trailing the 8.7% Greater Adelaide proportion. Given the area's residential orientation, internal employment opportunities are comparatively modest when comparing the Census working population against resident worker numbers. Review of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch across broader statistical zones indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.3% while the labour force grew by 3.9%, driving a 0.4 percentage points decline in unemployment. In Greater Adelaide over the same timeframe, employment climbed 4.2%, the labour pool increased 4.0%, and unemployment contracted by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide industry projections that, when mapped to the local employment structure, indicate anticipated five and ten-year trajectory paths. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sectoral variance. Applying these specific weightings against Pasadena's industry makeup suggests resident employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative baseline without localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pasadena is $1,381 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $701 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,298 a year against an average of $57,892. 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 figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in Pasadena trail national benchmarks, recording a median of $47,298 and a mean of $57,892. These figures compare against Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Indexed by Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% from financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $52,108 for median income and $63,780 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in the 27th to 28th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 27.2% of the local cohort (870 individuals), closely tracking the broader regional share of 31.8%.
Severe mortgage and rent commitments leave only 84.3% of earnings unallocated, placing affordability at the 27th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks the suburb in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pasadena had 1,255 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 4% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $333 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local dwelling inventory at the latest Census consisted of 67.0% separate houses and 33.0% alternative housing formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Adelaide metro comprised 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwelling types. Full home ownership was elevated at 42.0% compared to metropolitan levels, while 35.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 22.7% were tenant-occupied. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $1,733, exceeding the Adelaide metro standard of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $333 compared to $320 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments sit beneath Australia's $1,863 average, with rental costs tracking substantially lower than the national $375 baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pasadena counted 1,255 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 68.8% of households, comprising 32.3% couples without children, 26.3% couples with children, and 8.4% single-parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 31.2%, divided between 29.0% lone-person households and 2.9% group residences. Average household size is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.8% of adults in Pasadena hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 229 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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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Pasadena demonstrates elevated educational attainment, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, substantially outperforming SA (25.7%) and the SA4 region (28.1%). Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 23.9%, postgraduate qualifications make up 8.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.2%. Vocational training is similarly widespread, with 27.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.2% holding advanced diplomas and 17.2% holding certificates. Formal learning institutions currently engage 24.3% of the resident community. This learning population comprises 7.4% attending primary school, 6.6% enrolled in tertiary education, and 6.2% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pasadena reaches 16 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 connectivity within the suburb of Pasadena comprises 16 bus stops served by 20 distinct bus routes, delivering a collective 1,452 weekly services. Proximity to transit is high, with residents situated an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. The vast majority of commuters travel outside the suburb for work, with private motor vehicles dominating transport choice at 84%, followed by 7% using bus transit and 2% travelling by bicycle. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles per household, lower than the metropolitan standard. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 14.9% of workers in the 2021 Census, reflecting COVID-19 circumstances at the time.
Across all transit lines, service frequency totals 207 daily trips, delivering roughly 90 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.3% of residents in Pasadena report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Local health outcomes register below broader averages based on AreaSearch metrics covering mortality and chronic disease rates, with recurring ailments observed across both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 50% of the community (~1,596 people), tracking beneath the Greater Adelaide level of 52.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widely reported health issues locally, affecting 12.3 and 6.8% of residents respectively, while 64.3% of the community reported no medical conditions, compared with 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators among residents under 65 are comparatively favorable.
The senior population aged 65 and over represents 33.5% of residents (1,071 people), substantially higher than the 19.1% share in Greater Adelaide, with overall senior health metrics aligning broadly with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.9% of Pasadena residents were born overseas and 28.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (22.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Pasadena exceeds broader averages, with 30.9% of residents born abroad and 28.5% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.6% of residents. The Other religious category accounts for 1.4% of the community, relative to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral background, the most prevalent nominated heritages are English at 25.6%, Australian at 22.4%, and Other at 10.2%. Specific cultural communities show distinct representation patterns, including Greek heritage at 6.2% (compared to 2.0% across the region), German ancestry at 6.5% (against 5.1%), and Hungarian background at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pasadena is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 20.7% 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 in the suburb of Pasadena is substantially older than the wider regional average. As of August 2026, AreaSearch figures identify 33.5% of the local population within senior and retiree cohorts (65+), compared with 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, whereas the 25 - 44 age cohort comprises 22.9% locally versus 28.9% regionally. The median age is estimated at 49 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and remaining 10 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census, as well as exceeding the national Census median of 38.
Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 21.4% at the Census to an estimated 20.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the highest numeric growth, expanding by 272 (25%) to reach 1,344 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pasadena
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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,073 at the 2021 Census → 3,199 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 (SAL41120). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.