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Warwick (Qld) has an estimated 12,880 residents, up from 12,294 at the 2021 Census — a change of 586 people, or 4.8%. 174 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 438 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region and subsequent address checks by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Warwick (Qld) has a resident count of approximately 12,880 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 586 residents (4.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,294 individuals. The estimate builds upon a baseline of 12,691 residents determined by AreaSearch from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 174 validated new addresses recorded after the census. The local density stands at 438 persons per square kilometer, indicating low congestion and room for expansion.
The 4.8% growth rate in the suburb of Warwick (Qld) since the census is just 0.2 percentage points below the SA4 region (5.0%), showing healthy local demand. Most of this growth was driven by net interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the population increase in recent times. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas where this is unavailable, or for periods beyond 2032, forecasts rely on Queensland Government data from 2023 that used a 2021 baseline. Because the state records do not segment by age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional age distribution patterns from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 details). Expected expansion for the suburb of Warwick (Qld) is slightly below the median growth seen in regional Australia, with projections showing a rise of 1,012 individuals by 2041, which translates to a total increase of 6.4% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
270 new dwellings have been approved in Warwick (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 98, 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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Analysis of ABS building data indicates that Warwick has averaged about 54 residential approvals annually. This includes approximately 270 residences approved over the five fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 90 approvals registered in FY-26 so far. Because the ratio of new residents per constructed dwelling was only 1 over the five fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, current residential supply is meeting or exceeding local demand, which supports buyer options and permits growth beyond standard projections. The average valuation of these new builds is $374,000. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $30.5 million this financial year, pointing to active investment in local business infrastructure.
Warwick registers a per capita building approval rate similar to the Rest of Qld, aligning local market conditions with wider regional patterns. Detached houses account for 71.0% of new approvals, while medium and high-density options represent 29.0%, maintaining the traditional open feel of the area and catering to families. The local building context remains quiet and low-key, with approximately 373 people in the community for every single dwelling approval. Looking ahead, the population of Warwick is projected to rise by 823 people by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential construction suggests supply will easily keep up with demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially allowing for population gains that outpace existing forecasts.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warwick (Qld), worth an estimated $132 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.87 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Infrastructure updates, major development projects, and town planning initiatives are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Aleva Estate Residential Development, The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision, The Crossroads Development, and the Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline, with details provided for the most significant projects below.
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Aleva Estate Residential Development
Master-planned residential estate in Warwick offering large residential blocks with elevated views and walking distance to Warwick town centre. Development by UKL Developments features lot sizes from 533m2 to 1219m2 with prices from $199,000. The estate offers a rural setting with modern amenities and a great community feel.
Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline
Water recycling and distribution pipeline system to serve the Warwick Industrial Estate, providing treated recycled water for industrial processes, irrigation and other non-potable uses. The project reduces demand on potable water supplies while supporting industrial development and environmental sustainability in the region.
The Crossroads Development
A mixed-use development offering 17 lifestyle apartments with integrated workshop spaces, designed for hobbies, tools, and machinery storage. Features 1 bedroom mezzanine apartments with 30m2 office space and 130m2 workshop areas. Commercial spaces from 166m2-500m2 available independently or with apartments. Includes entertainment hub at front of precinct.
Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the historic Warwick Saleyards to deliver modernised livestock selling facilities, addressing animal welfare and workplace health and safety standards. The 7.5 million AUD upgrade features 120 selling pens, 35 holding pens, overhead agent catwalks, new loading ramps, water troughs, and site safety improvements.
The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision
A concept plan for a 411 lot residential subdivision on 38.85ha, with lots ranging from 450m2 to 1,032m2 (average 589.6m2), located in the SEQld Western Growth Corridor approximately 4 minutes drive from Warwick town centre. The site was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (closed May 2025) and remains listed for sale without a disclosed price. No development application has been lodged. Warwick is experiencing strong housing demand, with median house prices rising 16% in 12 months and a vacancy rate of 0.3%.
Sovereign Downs Estate
Premium residential estate development on the outskirts of Warwick featuring modern homes and community facilities. The estate is designed to provide quality housing options for families looking to move to the growing Warwick region. Features include landscaped parks, walking trails and proximity to schools and shopping.
Warwick Home & Co Retail Centre
A fully refurbished 2,522sqm large format retail centre completed in March 2025, anchored by national tenants Repco and Choice The Discount Store. The centre was transformed from a former Bunnings warehouse and features 41 on-grade car spaces. Stage Two development is underway with DA approval imminent for an additional 1,895sqm retail centre with 46 car parks, pre-committed to SNAP Fitness and other national retailers. Located on Warwick's main thoroughfare with excellent visibility and access via three street frontages.
Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Major upgrade of the aging Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant which has reached end of life. The project involves full design and renewal of the treatment facility using the latest technology to ensure capacity for growth, improved reliability, and compliance with changing environmental standards. Having completed the concept design, detailed design of the WWTP is currently underway before construction contractors are engaged.
5,579 residents of Warwick (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,897. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 55.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,731, about 83% 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 labor market presents a mix of office-based and manual roles alongside a solid footprint in essential services, with joblessness standing at 5.4% and overall employment numbers remaining steady over the year. In March 2026, working residents numbered 5,579, though the local unemployment rate exceeds the Regional Qld average of 3.9% by 1.5 percentage points. Participation in the workforce is relatively low at 55.3%, compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 5.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare and social assistance, retail, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector exhibits high concentration, employing a share of the workforce that is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, construction jobs are less common, making up 7.4% of local employment compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Comparison between the local working population and resident counts suggests the local area itself offers limited employment positions. Aggregated SALM and ABS statistics indicate that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.1% and the overall labor force expanded by 2.1%, which caused unemployment to rise by 1.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe in Regional Qld, employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer a useful benchmark for future local trends. When mapped against the local industry profile, these five-year and ten-year national projections (predicting 6.6% and 13.7% overall growth, respectively, though varying by sector) suggest local employment could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warwick (Qld) is $1,035 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $590 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,994 a year against an average of $48,651. 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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Income levels in the suburb of Warwick are lower than national benchmarks, according to aggregated ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $41,994 and an average income of $48,651, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated values for March 2026 are approximately $46,765 for the median and $54,178 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket locally is $400 - 799, containing 30.4% of the population (3,915 residents), whereas the dominant bracket regionally is $1,500 - 2,999 at 31.7%. Affordability is a major challenge, with residents retaining only 83.9% of their income, which sits at the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warwick (Qld) had 5,007 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the last census consisted of 85.1% standalone houses and 15.0% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. The home ownership rate was notably high at 37.1%, with the rest of the occupied dwellings split between mortgaged homes (26.3%) and rental properties (36.7%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were $1,170, and median weekly rent was $260, which are lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, these local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warwick (Qld) counted 5,007 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 62.7% of households, consisting of couples with children at 19.5%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single-parent households at 13.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.3% of homes, which includes single-person households at 34.7% and group homes at 2.7%. The typical household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Warwick (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 9.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 3,244 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 952 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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Local education levels are relatively low, with 13.1% of the population holding a university degree compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 38.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 30.3%. Participation in study is quite high, with 26.8% of the community enrolled in some form of education. Within this student group, 10.3% are in primary school, 9.1% attend secondary school, and 2.3% are enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Warwick (Qld) reaches 69 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. 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 services in Warwick include 69 active transit stops, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 5 different routes, offering a total of 140 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is good, with typical residences situated 289 meters from the nearest stop. The area is largely residential, meaning many workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 92% and walking accounting for 5%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.2 per household, which is lower than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 5.6% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Buses run at an average frequency of 20 runs per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 2 weekly passenger trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.4% of residents in Warwick (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 assessments indicate notable challenges in the community, particularly regarding mortality rates and the frequency of chronic illnesses across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 46% of the population (~5,986 people) covered, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 10.7% and 9.7% of residents. About 59.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort faces high rates of chronic health issues.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.1% of the population (3,619 people), exceeding the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%, and health rankings for seniors are lower than the national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warwick (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (30.5%). 5.3% 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 in the area is lower than average, with citizens making up 90.1% of the population, 90.4% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 62.2% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestral backgrounds reported are English (30.7%), Australian (30.5%), and Irish (10.0%). There are also higher concentrations of specific backgrounds compared to regional figures: German ancestry is recorded at 5.2% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 5.3% (compared to 3.9%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.7% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warwick (Qld) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.0% 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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With a median age of 45, the population of Warwick is older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The age structure features a high proportion of people aged 75 - 84 (10.6%), while the 45 - 54 bracket is relatively small (9.5%) compared to the wider region. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 rose from 9.1% to 10.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 9.4% to 10.6%, whereas the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.5%.
Projections to 2041 suggest the local age profile will continue to age, led by a 69% increase in the 85+ cohort (rising from 489 to 827, a gain of 337 people). Combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to make up 60% of total population growth, while the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warwick (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 7 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 174 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,294 at the 2021 Census → 12,880 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 May 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 (SAL33000). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.