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Tallebudgera has an estimated 4,203 residents, up from 3,826 at the 2021 Census — a change of 377 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 216 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's evaluation of broader ABS population releases and post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Tallebudgera is estimated to have a population of approximately 4,203 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 377 people (9.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,826 people. This updated figure is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 4,195 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 23 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a density of 216 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous space per resident and room for future expansion.
The suburb of Tallebudgera outpaced both Rest of Qld (9.4%) and the national benchmark with its 9.9% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional leader in growth. Overseas migration served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, generating approximately 56.99999999999999% of recent population additions, while natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively. Demographic projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, whereas Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilising 2021 data) cover post-2032 periods and areas without federal coverage. Because state datasets omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Demographic models indicate that the suburb of Tallebudgera will register population gains exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 526 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, representing a 12.3% total rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
109 new dwellings have been approved in Tallebudgera over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with 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 by AreaSearch indicates that Tallebudgera records an average of approximately 21 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling 109 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 21 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. An average intake of 2.5 new residents per dwelling each year over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights strong underlying demand supporting local property values, while average construction costs stand at $1,012,000 per dwelling, underscoring developer emphasis on the high-end residential segment. Furthermore, $1.1 million in commercial building approvals has been authorized this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential nature of local development.
Recent residential construction activity is heavily concentrated in detached houses, which make up 90.0% of approvals compared to 10.0% for medium and high-density housing, preserving the suburb's traditional low-density profile and focus on spacious family dwellings. With roughly 198 people per dwelling approval, the local market exhibits steady development. Projections indicate that Tallebudgera will add 518 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current rates of residential construction appear well-positioned to satisfy this incoming demand, fostering balanced market conditions for purchasers while providing capacity for growth beyond existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tallebudgera, worth an estimated $1.98 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.5 billion. 36 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning programs, and capital works play a defining role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 significant projects likely to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Treetops North Precinct, 506 Coolangatta Road Tugun Residential Development, and the M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade, with the most relevant initiatives itemized below.
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Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan
The Urbia Burleigh Masterplan is a long-term, $350 million mixed-use transformation of the Treetops District Centre. It features an expansion of the Treetops Plaza shopping centre, commercial office buildings, and a residential precinct totaling approximately 650 apartments across multiple towers up to 20 storeys. The first stage, 'Treetops North' at 9 Classic Way, consists of a 20-storey residential building with 129 luxury apartments and premium amenities. This initial phase has received development approval, with construction preparation ongoing.
506 Coolangatta Road Tugun Residential Development
New townhouse development at 506 Coolangatta Road, Tugun. Part of increased residential density planning for southern Gold Coast corridor in preparation for light rail connectivity.
Treetops North Precinct
A 20-storey tower offering 129 spacious 2- and 3-bedroom Council approved apartments, part of Rayjon Group's transformation of the Treetops District Centre. Amenities include a fully equipped gym, day spa with plunge pool, sauna, steam room, home office hub, library, meeting room, wine room, resort-style pool, and BBQ pavilion. The estimated completion is 2026.
Eden Tugun - Wade Street Residential Development
Exclusive collection of 5 luxury beachside villas at 21-23 Wade Street, featuring 3 & 4 bedroom configurations with premium finishes. Located next to Kropp Park and moments from Tugun Beach, developed by Chapter Two with C2 Architecture.
M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade
$1.5 billion upgrade of 10 km of the M1 to a minimum of three lanes each way, with interchange upgrades at Burleigh (Exit 87), Tallebudgera (Exit 89) and Palm Beach (Exit 92), widening of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creek bridges, a new two-way western service road between Tallebudgera and Palm Beach, and smart motorway technologies. All packages are completed as of 2025.
Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah)
State-of-the-art health facility providing Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, kidney dialysis services, women's and children's health services, day medical unit, and allied health services. Open 7 days per week serving southern Gold Coast community.
Bellagio La Villa Residential Development Proposal
Proposed residential housing estate on surplus land surrounding the Bellagio La Villa mansion. The developer, Riyu Li, is seeking a partnership to develop big lots to address the housing supply shortage on the Gold Coast, following the refusal of a previous $160 million wellness precinct application by the Gold Coast City Council in 2021. The core Bellagio La Villa estate is also being offered for sale.
Old Coach Road Upgrade Stage 2
Upgrades to improve road capacity, safety, community connections, and reduce traffic congestion, including an investigation into connecting Old Coach Road to the Pacific Motorway (M1) at Exit 87.
2,267 residents of Tallebudgera are employed, from a labour force of 2,319. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 68.5%. 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 3,211, about 76% 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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Tallebudgera features a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 3.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,267 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (68.5% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 19.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The local resident workforce is predominantly engaged in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction represents a major local specialization, with resident employment in the sector standing at 1.6 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of resident employment, compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. A comparison between Census working and resident populations demonstrates that this largely residential community provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across broader statistical areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 3.8% and the workforce grow by 3.6%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Industry-based national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce trends in Tallebudgera. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral performance varies considerably. When weighted against Tallebudgera's specific industry distribution, local employment is estimated to expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (a basic proportional extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tallebudgera is $2,372 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,258 a year against an average of $79,493. The average runs 55% 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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ATO postcode-level statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the suburb of Tallebudgera recorded a median income of $51,258 and an average of $79,493, which represents a very high level nationally and compares to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, local figures as of March 2026 are estimated at approximately $57,081 for median earnings and $88,523 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed local household earnings in the 86th percentile ($2,372 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed at the 47th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket forms the largest cohort, encompassing 30.3% of residents (1,273 people), closely mirroring the metropolitan share of 31.7%. High-income earners earning over $3,000 per week represent 37.4% of the population, demonstrating substantial local spending capacity. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, while disposable income ranks in the 87th percentile and the SEIFA income score sits in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tallebudgera had 1,081 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $595 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the housing stock in Tallebudgera consists of 94.4% separate houses and 5.6% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses comprise 76.4% and other dwellings make up 23.6%. Outright home ownership is substantially higher than regional norms at 41.4%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 50.9% and rental accommodation comprising 7.7%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,500, substantially exceeding the Regional Qld median of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents of $595 are notably above the Regional Qld figure of $345 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tallebudgera counted 1,081 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,188 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 87.2%, consisting of couples with children (48.4%), couples without children (28.2%), and single parent households (10.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.8%, split between single-person households at 10.3% and group households at 2.1%. With a median household size of 3.3 people, Tallebudgera exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Tallebudgera hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,170 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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 Tallebudgera sits below broader figures, as 24.9% of persons aged 15+ hold a university degree compared with 30.4% across Australia, indicating opportunities for higher educational uptake. Bachelor degrees account for 17.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Meanwhile, vocational education is highly prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (29.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 30.8% of residents enrolled in formal education. Primary school students constitute 12.0% of the population, secondary students represent 9.1%, and tertiary students account for 4.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Tallebudgera means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 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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72.5% of residents in Tallebudgera report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health indicators across Tallebudgera are generally favorable based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality rates, showing low rates of common health ailments in the broader community, though higher prevalence is observed among older vulnerable cohorts compared to national averages. Private health insurance uptake is remarkably strong, covering approximately 59% of the population (2,467 people) compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, diagnosed in 7.9 and 7.0% of the community respectively, while 72.5% of residents reported having no medical conditions at all, outperforming the Regional Qld benchmark of 67.6%.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.0% of the local population (798 people), sitting below the Regional Qld level of 20.3%. While senior health outcomes face particular challenges, they rank below broader population national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tallebudgera is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Tallebudgera are below national benchmarks, with Australian-born residents comprising 81.3% of the community, Australian citizens making up 90.6%, and 96.2% of households speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 50.5% of residents, in comparison to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the most common backgrounds among Tallebudgera residents are English at 33.1%, Australian at 27.5%, and Irish at 9.2%. Other heritages exhibit distinctive representation relative to regional averages, including Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.5% across the region), New Zealand at 1.0% (versus 0.9%), and French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tallebudgera is 42. 21.7% 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 of Tallebudgera leans comparatively young. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 33.5% of residents, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while 21.3% are aged 25 - 44, trailing the regional share of 25.5%. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 42 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year above the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The most noticeable change since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which declined from 28.1% to an estimated 26.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, residents aged 65+ are projected to drive the majority of growth, adding 175 residents (22%) to reach a total of 974.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tallebudgera
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 13 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,826 at the 2021 Census → 4,203 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 (SAL32725). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.