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Weetangera has an estimated 2,879 residents, up from 2,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 84 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 1,822 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 combined with recent address registries verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Weetangera has an estimated population of 2,879 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 84 individuals (3.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,795 residents. The variance is calculated from a base population of 2,848 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 26 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 1,822 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations monitored by AreaSearch.
The 3.0% post-Census growth rate in the suburb of Weetangera is within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.2%), showing solid expansion metrics. The upward population trajectory was largely underpinned by net overseas migration, which comprised approximately 87.0% of the overall population growth during recent intervals, though interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive results. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia population projections for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for any years beyond 2032, demographic growth rates by age group from the ACT Government's SA2 projections (using a 2022 base) are implemented. Looking at long-term demographic trends, these projections forecast a contraction in the overall population, with a projected reduction of 479 residents by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, specific age segments are set to expand, most notably the 55 to 64 age cohort, which is expected to increase by 21 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Weetangera over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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 approvals compiled from statistical areas shows that Weetangera averages roughly 10 residential development approvals each year, summing to approximately 54 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 18 approvals have been registered. Considering that 1.9 individuals moved to the area for every new dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), the local market displays a healthy equilibrium between demand and supply, which helps sustain stable conditions. Additionally, newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $471,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium residential market.
Weetangera has a new dwelling approval rate per person that is approximately two-thirds of the broader Australian Capital Territory average, placing it in the 39th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which limits options for buyers and drives demand for established houses. Detached houses account for 27.0% of new residential developments, while attached dwellings make up 73.0%. This emphasis on higher-density housing options provides lower-cost options for buyers and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern represents a major shift from the established housing stock (which stands at 92.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant development sites and adapting to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability pressures. With approximately 437 people for each dwelling approval, Weetangera represents a mature housing market. Given that demographic projections point to stable or contracting numbers, Weetangera is likely to experience less pressure on residential demand, which presents favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 38 current infrastructure and development projects close to Weetangera, worth an estimated $20.4 billion. 9 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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, planning initiatives, and major developments play a significant role in local performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence this area. Key regional projects include the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers.
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
Belconnen Arts Centre Redevelopment
Modernization of existing arts centre with expanded performance spaces, visual arts galleries, community workshop areas, and improved accessibility. Features flexible venue spaces for theater, music, and community events with enhanced acoustics and lighting.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
Expansion of existing basketball facilities to include additional courts, spectator seating for 2,000, improved accessibility features, and modernized amenities. Part of ACT Government's sports infrastructure investment program.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
Belconnen Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
1,528 residents of Weetangera are employed, from a labour force of 1,565. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 65.1%. 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 2,217, about 77% 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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Weetangera is characterized by a highly educated resident workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth of 1.2% over the prior year, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 1,528 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while the labor force participation rate of 65.1% is lower than the Territory's rate of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
Resident employment is heavily weighted toward public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, representing 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, public administration & safety is less represented at 28.3% compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The heavily residential nature of the suburb appears to limit local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of working-age residents to local jobs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the year leading to March 2026 saw employment grow by 1.2% and the labor force rise by 1.1%, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.3%, labor force growth of 1.1%, and an increase of 0.7 percentage points in its unemployment rate. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Weetangera. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Weetangera's occupational profile yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Weetangera is $3,349 a week (about $174,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,332 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,425 a year against an average of $93,399. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, resident incomes in Weetangera are among the highest nationwide, with a median of $74,425 and an average of $93,399. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $82,195 for the median and $103,150 for the average. 2021 Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Weetangera are positioned in the top percentiles nationally, specifically between the 95th and 98th percentiles.
The weekly income band of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 41.9% of residents (1,206 people), which contrasts with the broader territory where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most common at 34.3%. Financial capacity is demonstrated by 54.5% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports high consumer demand. Discretionary income stands at 91.4% after accounting for housing expenses, indicating strong financial flexibility, and the area is ranked in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Weetangera had 930 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 14.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. 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 housing stock in Weetangera at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.7% separate houses and 8.3% other dwelling formats such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative options, compared to the Australian Capital Territory split of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weetangera was higher than the territory average at 48.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (37.8%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was higher than the territory median, while the weekly rent median was $490, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Weetangera are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and median rents are also higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Weetangera counted 930 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% 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 form the largest household type at 80.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children (42.7%), couples without children (29.9%), and single-parent households (7.6%). The remaining 19.4% consists of non-family households, including lone-person households at 16.4% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.1% of adults in Weetangera hold a university qualification, including 29.3% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 412 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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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Educational profiles in Weetangera are higher than the broader averages, with 56.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 43.8% in the SA3 area. This educational foundation positions the local community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%). Vocational training is held by 18.7% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (10.2%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 32.2% of residents currently undertaking study.
Of those studying, secondary school pupils make up 10.2%, primary school students represent 9.9%, and higher education students account for 7.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Weetangera reaches 17 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 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 1.8 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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Analysis of public transport options reveals 17 bus stops operating within Weetangera. These stops accommodate 56 distinct routes, which combine to support 4,819 passenger trips per week. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in most residents commuting to work outside the area. Private vehicles are the main transport choice at 88%, while 4% of residents cycle. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.8, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 15.7% of residents worked from home, as recorded in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related conditions. The average service frequency is 688 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 283 weekly trips for each stop.
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69.8% of residents in Weetangera report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Weetangera are positive based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions in the general population, and average rates among older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance is high at approximately 64% of the population (1,844 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common ailments, affecting 8.7% and 7.4% of residents, while 69.8% of the population reported no long-term health issues, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
The working-age population exhibits good health metrics with low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.2% of the population (552 people), which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. Health outcomes among older residents are above the national average, though they rank lower relative to the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Weetangera is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Weetangera exhibits a higher degree of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 24.3% of the population born outside Australia and 18.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 42.0%. Hinduism is represented by 3.6% of the population, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. The most common ancestries reported in Weetangera are English at 27.8%, Australian at 23.3%, and Irish at 9.9%. Other notable ethnic ancestries present in the area include Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (compared to 7.3%), and Vietnamese at 1.2% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Weetangera is 41. 27.2% 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 median age of 41 in Weetangera is older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age group is represented at 17.0% locally, while 25 - 34 year-olds are less represented at 10.2% compared to the territory averages. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.4% to 17.0% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 9.9% to 8.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.3%.
Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 55 to 64 group expected to grow by 2% (5 people), moving from 328 to 334, while the 85+ and 0 to 4 groups are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Weetangera
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) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,795 at the 2021 Census → 2,879 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 (SAL80132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.