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Pittsworth has an estimated 3,457 residents, up from 3,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 157 people, or 4.8%. Density is about 58 people per 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 Pittsworth has an estimated population of approximately 3,457, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. This represents an addition of 157 people (4.8%) compared to the 3,300 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 3,410 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 66 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Spanning a density of 58 persons per square kilometer, the locality provides residents with considerable living space.
The suburb of Pittsworth recorded a 4.8% post-Census growth rate, tracking closely within 0.2 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (5.0%) and highlighting robust underlying momentum. Net interstate migration served as the principal growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 40.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) across individual SA2 areas. Where SA2 locations lack this coverage, or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 (based on 2021 figures) are incorporated. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across each age band. Looking ahead, the suburb of Pittsworth is projected to track in the lower quartile of non-metropolitan Australian regions, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an expansion of 67 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 0.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Pittsworth over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Dwelling approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area releases show the suburb of Pittsworth averaging approximately 10 residential approvals per year. A total of 53 homes received approval across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 33 recorded to date in FY-25. Across those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 0.6 people relocated to the locality for every new home constructed, indicating that residential building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements. This dynamic enhances choice for buyers and creates capacity for population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Approved residences carry an average construction value of $408,000, sitting beneath regional benchmarks and offering accessible price points. Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $13.0 million have been lodged during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development. On a per-person basis, residential building approvals in Pittsworth exceed Rest of Qld by 59.0%, expanding inventory for incoming purchasers. New residential development is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 93.0%, while townhouses or apartments comprise 7.0%, reinforcing the area's open environment and appealing to purchasers pursuing spacious suburban living. Generating approximately 119 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits clear low-density attributes. Long-term demographic models indicate the suburb of Pittsworth is on track to add 20 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes should readily satisfy accommodation requirements, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers while potentially facilitating growth beyond projected levels.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pittsworth, worth an estimated $11 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.56 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 works, infrastructure delivery, and strategic planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 4 significant projects positioned to influence the district, including Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth, Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth, The Landing Estate - Pittsworth, and Tuana Park Estate, with detailed information on key developments outlined below.
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Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Development approval granted in 2023. Earthworks and site preparation commenced in 2024, with civil works underway as of mid-2025.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Rhodeland Group secured Development Approval and managed design and tender. Lots released to market in Aug 2023 with guide pricing from $180,000.
The Landing Estate - Pittsworth
A 19-lot vacant-land residential estate with lots ranging from 700 to 1585 square meters in Pittsworth, available for sale with development approval for subdivision.
Tuana Park Estate
35-lot house and land subdivision on the eastern edge of Pittsworth. Council approved reconfiguring 2 lots into 35 lots at 2-8 Margetts Street. Estate works and road construction (Cattell Crescent) are complete with titles available; first home occupied in Aug 2024. Ongoing sales across two stages.
Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G)
The Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of Inland Rail involves 217km of track, comprising 149km of new dual-gauge track and 68km of upgraded track. This segment links the NSW/QLD border to Gowrie Junction, passing through Yelarbon, Inglewood, and Millmerran. As of May 2026, the project is in the environmental approvals stage. The Queensland Coordinator-General recently extended the project declaration lapse date to 1 November 2029 to allow for additional environmental information and design refinements in response to 2025 community feedback.Major construction is anticipated to commence in 2029.
St Francis Catholic College Westbrook
Construction of a new masterplanned co-educational P-12 Catholic college spanning a 9.6-hectare site in Westbrook. Stage 1 delivers early years learning spaces, primary administration, specialist areas, and sporting infrastructure to support opening for Prep to Year 3 before progressively expanding through Year 12. The project is being delivered by Toowoomba Catholic Schools to service population growth across the Toowoomba western corridor.
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge is a masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, on the western edge of Toowoomba, developed on the site of a former thoroughbred horse stud by Wagner Corporation and Richards Group. Council approvals to date cover Stages 1 to 9, comprising 396 lots across roughly 42.2 hectares, with the finished community expected to house over 5,000 new residents. Stage One sold out and completed construction in late 2025, Stage Two (49 lots) is underway and due late 2026, with Stages Three and Four following through 2027.Lots range from approximately 530m2 to 953m2, set among tree-lined avenues, walking trails, future parks, and a planned village centre reusing the site's heritage stable buildings.
Thiess Park Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Thiess Park including children's play equipment, bike mania track, double-sided ball wall, gazebo, pathways, and fenced dog off-leash area with agility course. The park forms part of the Thiess Park Linear Corridor and features connecting pathways, drinking fountains, and recreational facilities serving the local community.
1,626 residents of Pittsworth are employed, from a labour force of 1,659. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 60.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,724, about 79% 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 balanced distribution between white-collar and blue-collar occupations characterizes the local workforce, with industrial and manufacturing activities holding substantial positions. Aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of 2.0% alongside annual jobs growth of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,626, and the jobless rate sits 1.9% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labor force participation is comparatively subdued at 60.4%, versus 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records show 5.8% of workers operating from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period must be noted.
Resident employment centers largely around agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Primary production shows exceptional strength, with agriculture, forestry & fishing concentration reaching 3.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 12.1% of local workers compared to 16.1% across the region. Comparisons between the resident worker base and local Census employment figures indicate constrained local job availability. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.9% and labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Pittsworth. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Pittsworth's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pittsworth is $1,290 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $651 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,153 a year against an average of $57,389. 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 aggregated ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Pittsworth recorded a median taxable income of $44,153 and an average of $57,389, trailing national benchmarks as well as the corresponding Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Applying an 11.36% increase in line with the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $49,169 (median) and $63,908 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual income measures, Census data places the locality between the 19th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant earnings cohort spans $1,500 - 2,999 per week, accounting for 31.6% of residents (1,092 residents), aligning with the 31.7% observed across the wider region. Residual income following housing payments stands at 86.2%, which places the area at the 22nd percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pittsworth had 1,166 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. 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 most recent Census, separate houses made up 91.7% of the housing stock in the suburb of Pittsworth, while semi-detached homes, units, and other structural categories accounted for 8.3%. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 38.2%, substantially exceeding regional levels, with mortgaged properties comprising 32.3% and rental accommodations making up 29.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,300, and weekly median rent was $275, sitting well below Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. On a nationwide basis, local mortgage commitments remain considerably under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs similarly well below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pittsworth counted 1,166 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 71.4%, consisting of couples with children (27.6%), couples without children (30.9%), and single parent households (11.9%). Non-family living situations make up the remaining 28.6%, dominated by single-person residences at 27.1% alongside group households at 1.9%. The area's median household occupancy of 2.5 people equals the Regional Qld figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Pittsworth hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 956 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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 presents an area for ongoing development, with university degree holders accounting for 13.0% of the population compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, creating a clear focal point for targeted educational programs. Bachelor qualifications comprise 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate awards at 1.7%. Vocational education maintains a substantial footprint, with 40.5% of people aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificate qualifications (33.3%). Current study engagement is robust, with 28.7% of the community undertaking formal studies. This total includes 11.3% attending primary school, 10.1% in secondary education, and 2.1% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Pittsworth means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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62.6% of residents in Pittsworth report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality figures and chronic illness metrics assessed by AreaSearch indicate measurable public health challenges in the community, with common medical issues evident across both younger and older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of residents (~1,726 people), trailing the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 10.7 and 8.4% of residents, while 62.6% reported having no diagnosed chronic ailments versus 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts record above-average rates of long-term health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.4% of the population (912 people), compared with 20.3% regionally. Health indicators among older residents present notable demands, though national rankings remain broadly comparable to overall population patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pittsworth is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (27.8%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place the locality below regional averages, with 89.4% holding Australian citizenship, 90.7% born locally in Australia, and 95.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith affiliation, representing 74.2% of the local population against 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage, Australian ancestry leads at 34.3% (surpassing the 26.5% regional mark), followed by English ancestry at 27.8% and German heritage at 9.1%. Specific community groups show distinctive local representation: residents of Filipino background comprise 2.3% (against 0.9% across the region), Australian Aboriginal residents make up 3.0% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Irish heritage accounts for 8.6% (versus 8.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pittsworth is 43. 22.4% 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 local age distribution skews older than the broader region. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that retirement and senior cohorts (65+) constitute 26.4% of the community, whereas Regional Qld registers 20.4%. Young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 20.2%, compared to 25.5% across the wider region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 43, matching the 2021 Census mark, which was 2 years above the Regional Qld figure of 41 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The proportion of children and youth (0 - 24) has expanded from 32.4% at the Census to an estimated 34.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the strongest numerical expansion, increasing by 139 (15%) to 1,052, while child, youth, middle-aged, and younger retiree segments are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pittsworth
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,300 at the 2021 Census → 3,457 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 (SAL32336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.