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Walkley Heights has an estimated 3,560 residents, up from 3,513 at the 2021 Census — a change of 47 people, or 1.3%. That puts 2,184 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 ABS population updates and address validation conducted following the Census, the suburb of Walkley Heights has an estimated resident count of roughly 3,560 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 47 people (1.3%) compared to the 3,513 people counted at the 2021 Census. In turn, this calculation draws on an Estimated Resident Population of 3,549 determined by AreaSearch via June 2025 ABS ERP data alongside subsequent address validations. Across the suburb of Walkley Heights, the resulting population density reaches 2,184 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across locations examined by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst and essentially the lone contributor to local demographic growth across recent periods. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. For intervals after 2032 or for locations not covered by this dataset, projections published in 2023 by the SA State Government by age group using 2021 numbers are adopted, applying a weighted aggregation model from LGA to SA2 level. In the suburb of Walkley Heights, future demographic expansion is projected to sit slightly below the national median across statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 354 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall rise of 9.6% across the 16 years.
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Statistical area records analysed by AreaSearch regarding ABS building approvals show that Walkley Heights averages approximately 1 new residential approval annually, yielding an estimated total of 5 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 8 approvals to date in FY-25. Amid prior demographic contraction, residential development has comfortably met demand to preserve a balanced environment offering solid options for purchasers, with newly constructed dwellings carrying an average build value of $342,000. On the commercial front, approvals amount to $3,000 during the current financial year, demonstrating subdued non-residential development activity.
Residential building approvals have focused exclusively on freestanding dwellings, reinforcing the low-density family-oriented nature of the neighborhood sought by those desiring room to move. Home builders are focusing even more on separate houses than the Census baseline of 81.0% would indicate, underscoring ongoing buyer demand for traditional family accommodation despite broader urban densification. With roughly 591 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays the hallmarks of an established residential setting. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, demographic projections show Walkley Heights expanding by 343 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, residential deliveries may fall short of demographic expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and apply upward momentum to property values.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects close to Walkley Heights, worth an estimated $4.19 billion. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works play a defining role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has identified 7 specific projects with the potential to influence the area, highlighted by the Northern Suburbs High School at Eyre, Walkleys Road Corridor, Oakden Rise, and Finniss Avenue Reserve Housing Development.
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5 Laing Street Specialist Disability Accommodation
A purpose-built specialist disability accommodation (SDA) residential community comprising five buildings and 60 accessible self-contained apartments. The development is designed to High Physical Support and Fully Accessible NDIS standards, featuring integrated support facilities, landscaped communal areas, and high-efficiency assistive technology. Delivery is spearheaded by Angelo Property Group in collaboration with specialist NDIS care providers.
Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites)
Established industrial precinct in Pooraka, Adelaide's inner north, originally developed by Australasian Property Developments as a 50,000 sqm greenfield site with commitments from Cavpower, Best Bar and Mechvac. The flagship 35-37 Maxwell Road estate (2.70ha, 7,917 sqm GLA) was acquired by Realside Ovest in 2022 as part of the Ovest Industrial Fund 2 and is now a fully leased asset. More recent additions across the precinct include a brand-new five-unit office/warehouse development at 17-21 Maxwell Road, which has since sold, and a recently completed warehouse at 23-25 Maxwell Road available for occupancy in April 2026.The precinct benefits from strong access to Main North Road, Port Wakefield Road, Grand Junction Road and the Northern Expressway, supporting continued employment growth in Adelaide's northern industrial corridor.
Oakden Rise
A 52-hectare master-planned community delivering up to 1,500 new homes in Adelaide's north-east by Villawood Properties in partnership with Renewal SA. The development includes diverse housing formats, a residents' club with a pool and gym, extensive landscaped parklands, and a future village retail centre. Civil earthworks and residential construction are actively progressing across multiple delivery stages.
Walkleys Road Corridor
The City of Salisbury's largest residential development, delivering around 220 homes on a former road corridor reserve at Ingle Farm. Housing types include traditional allotments, low-maintenance lots, townhouses and super lots for integrated development. The project includes two new streets, shared paths and bikeways, upgraded green streetscapes, stormwater detention basins with biofiltration, and a $2 million district-level playspace at Baloo Reserve. Targeting 6-Star Green Star Communities accreditation - the first in South Australia. Planning application lodged June 2024, with five civil construction stages.First stage civil works and land release are anticipated to commence in 2026, with full delivery expected by 2030.
Finniss Avenue Reserve Housing Development
Proposed development of housing on a portion of Finniss Avenue Reserve as part of the Strategic Property Development Program. The project was in the concept planning process with community engagement closing in November 2021. The engagement summary report shows community feedback emphasizing retention of green space and potential upgrades to remaining reserve areas. The City of Salisbury is identifying underused surplus council land for future housing.
Montague Farm Estate
Large master-planned residential community delivering over 1000 new homes including townhouses, apartments and detached dwellings in the heart of Pooraka, with integrated parks and community facilities.
Pooraka Triangle Masterplan Redevelopment
A major urban renewal initiative proposed to transform the approximately 40-hectare Pooraka Triangle precinct - bounded by Main North Road, Montague Road and Maxwell Road - into a vibrant mixed-use community. Plans include up to 2,000 new dwellings alongside commercial, retail and community facilities, with significant public realm improvements. The project is led by Renewal SA and remains in the planning and masterplanning phase with no confirmed construction timeline.
SDA High Physical Support Home, Ingle Farm
Brand new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Ingle Farm, built to High Physical Support (HPS) and NCC Class 1B standards. Features accessible design including wide corridors, ramp entry, open showers, accessible kitchen, and provisions for a separate carer's room. The specific address, 16A Danum Avenue, has been sold and is a completed investment property, indicating the project is fully constructed and compliant with NDIS requirements.
1,742 residents of Walkley Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,779. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 61.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,993, about 84% 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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Walkley Heights benefits from a qualified local workforce featuring substantial representation in foundational service industries, a low unemployment level of 2.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,742 local residents are employed, and while the jobless rate sits 1.7% under the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, the local participation rate of 61.4% trails the 66.4% regional benchmark. Census records showed only 8.5% of workers operating from home, though this metric was subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed across retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety represents a notable area of workforce concentration, recording an employment proportion 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. In contrast, construction employment is underrepresented locally at 5.9% compared to 8.7% regionally. The predominantly suburban residential landscape offers limited local workplace capacity, as evidenced by comparing the Census working population against resident totals. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical areas, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.1% alongside a 0.3% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the local unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a 4.2% rise in employment and a 4.0% increase in the workforce, leading to a 0.2 percentage point contraction. Further forward-looking insights stem from national workforce forecasts from Mar-26 published by Jobs and Skills Australia. While aggregate nationwide employment is modeled to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories differ across distinct industries. Weighting these projections to the employment composition of Walkley Heights suggests five-year and ten-year job growth of 6.4% and 13.5% respectively (serving as an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Walkley Heights is $1,773 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,805 a year against an average of $58,327. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, reveals that income metrics across the suburb of Walkley Heights sit below national averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Walkley Heights recorded a median income of $52,805 alongside an average of $58,327, against benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are modeled at approximately $58,175 for the median and $64,259 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household earnings stood at the 51st percentile ($1,773 weekly), with individual earnings sitting at the 31st percentile.
The dominant income band is $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 34.6% of residents (1,231 people), matching metropolitan patterns where 31.8% fall within this tier. Residents retain 85.7% of their income after covering housing costs, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walkley Heights had 1,245 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. 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 records indicate that separate houses represented 81.0% of the housing stock in Walkley Heights, while 19.0% comprised apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwelling types across the Adelaide metro region. Outright home ownership stood above metropolitan levels at 34.8%, with 50.8% of residences carrying a mortgage and 14.4% being rented. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $1,700 were higher than the metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, while median weekly rent came in at $370 compared to $320 regionally. Compared to nationwide figures, housing costs in Walkley Heights remain more affordable, sitting beneath the Australian average mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the national rental level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walkley Heights counted 1,245 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% 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 vast majority of local households at 75.7%, broken down into couples with children (38.3%), couples without children (26.2%), and single parent households (11.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.3%, consisting largely of single-person households (22.4%) alongside group residences (1.2%). The typical household comprises 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Walkley Heights hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the district is comparatively strong, with 26.1% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, surpassing the SA4 regional figure of 19.8%. Attainment is spearheaded by bachelor degrees at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical qualifications are also widely held, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 20.6% with certificates and 10.7% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 29.6% of the population is actively engaged in studies. Primary schooling accounts for 11.5% of residents, 8.4% attend secondary schools, and 5.5% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Walkley Heights reaches 17 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 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 1.5 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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Commuters within the suburb of Walkley Heights have access to 17 active bus stops connected by 18 distinct transit routes that deliver 1,118 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is strong, with the typical dwelling situated only 193 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary commuting choice for 88% of workers travelling outward from this residential area, compared to 9% using bus transit, with households holding an average of 1.5 vehicles. Census data from 2021 showed only 8.5% working from home, potentially reflecting conditions surrounding COVID-19.
Transit networks deliver an average of 159 daily services across the route network, translating to approximately 65 weekly departures per bus stop.
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68.1% of residents in Walkley Heights report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to health challenges in Walkley Heights, with health issues observed across the community, particularly within older cohorts, while private health insurance membership remains relatively subdued at approximately 50% of residents (~1,782 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues recorded locally, affecting 9.1 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 68.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, slightly above the 67.9% registered for Greater Adelaide.
Residents under the age of 65 experience comparatively favourable health metrics. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.2% of the local community (719 people), above the 19.1% regional level, and face some wellness difficulties despite comparing favourably against national figures for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.8% of Walkley Heights residents were born overseas and 29.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.7%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Walkley Heights is notably elevated compared to most residential markets, with 32.8% of the local population born overseas and 29.9% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, comprising 49.3% of the community. In addition, the Other category shows pronounced representation, accounting for 5.2% of locals against 1.8% for Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups are English at 24.7%, Australian at 21.8%, and Other at 12.9%. Distinct concentrations of other cultural backgrounds are also apparent across the neighborhood, including Indian residents at 5.7% (compared to 2.3% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.3% (versus 1.2%), and Polish at 1.5% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walkley Heights is 42. 21.8% 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 age distribution across the suburb of Walkley Heights closely mirrors that of Greater Adelaide, showing a maximum variance of only 5.5 percentage points across the four core demographic groups. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 42, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 39 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 25 - 44 has expanded from 21.9% to an estimated 23.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, individuals aged 45 - 64 will contribute the largest increase, rising by 126 (14%) to total 1,027 persons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walkley Heights
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,513 at the 2021 Census → 3,560 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 (SAL41515). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.