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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Wilberforce (NSW) is $1.37m. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Wilberforce (NSW) has an estimated 2,993 residents, up from 2,957 at the 2021 Census — a change of 36 people, or 1.2%. Density is about 93 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Wilberforce (NSW), resident counts are placed at roughly 2,993 as of Aug 2026, drawing on AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS figures alongside post-Census address validations. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,957 people, this represents an addition of 36 people (1.2%). This updated figure stems from AreaSearch evaluating the June 2025 ABS ERP release together with 5 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 93 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and room for future expansion.
Demographic expansion has been anchored mainly by natural increases, which generated roughly 72.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections (based on 2021) wherever gaps occur. Age-bracket growth rates across these models are similarly incorporated for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Demographic modeling for the suburb of Wilberforce (NSW) suggests a slightly sub-median trajectory relative to national benchmarks, expanding by 260 persons to 2041 under SA2 aggregations, which constitutes an overall rise of 8.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
30 new dwellings have been approved in Wilberforce (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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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According to ABS residential building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch, residential building activity has averaged roughly 6 new dwellings per year, accumulating to approximately 30 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 so far, 2 approvals have been logged. With demographic contraction occurring locally, this rate of construction appears adequate to satisfy ongoing demand and preserve buyer selection. Mean construction values stand at $728,000, illustrating an emphasis among builders on higher-end residential development. In addition, non-residential building approvals have totalled $629,000 this financial year, underscoring subdued commercial building activity.
Per capita building approval volumes align closely with the Greater Sydney benchmark, promoting market equilibrium in step with regional trends despite an overall moderation in construction in recent times. Output also sits below nationwide norms, pointing to potential regulatory constraints within an established market. Furthermore, all recent approvals have been exclusively for separate houses, reinforcing the low-density environment and appealing to purchasers seeking standalone living. The presence of roughly 1483 people per approved dwelling highlights the tranquil and restrained pace of local development. Looking forward, the local population is projected to gain 260 residents through to 2041 based on AreaSearch's most recent quarterly calculations. Ongoing building trends appear well calibrated to meet these future requirements, fostering balanced property conditions without triggering acute pricing strains.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wilberforce (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wilberforce (NSW), worth an estimated $2.96 billion. 7 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and property demand are heavily guided by strategic planning initiatives, major transport undertakings, and capital works. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 primary projects with potential local influence, alongside broader regional works including the Pitt Town Bypass, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Box Hill Release Area, and Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill.
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Pitt Town Bypass
State-funded road project delivering a bypass linking Pitt Town Road and Cattai Road with two new single-lane roundabouts and new bridge crossings over Hortons Creek. The bypass extends Pitt Town Road past Bathurst Street through to Cattai Road, diverting through-traffic, including heavy vehicles, away from the Pitt Town village centre to improve safety and travel efficiency. Main construction began on 1 August 2025 and is being delivered by Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, with work continuing through 2026.
Freemans Reach Fire Brigade Station
Construction of a new two-storey Rural Fire Station comprising 3 bays for tanker parking, training room, office area, kitchen and toilet facilities.
Freemans Reach Reserve - Playground Upgrade
Hawkesbury City Council replaced the older play equipment at Freemans Reach Reserve with a new local playground suitable for children up to 12 years. The upgrade delivers a climbing tower with slide, swings, obstacle course, roundabout, rocker, seating overlooking the sports courts, improved access to tennis courts, a picnic table, bin enclosure, bubbler, new tree planting, landscaping and a walking path. The playground opened in January 2025.
Freemans Reach Road - Gorricks Lane Roundabout
Safety upgrade delivering a small single-lane roundabout with kerb, gutter and drainage to improve turning movements and reduce collision risk at the Freemans Reach Road and Gorricks Lane intersection.
Road Improvement Program - Wire Lane, Freemans Reach
Road improvement works on Wire Lane, Freeman's Reach, between Terrace Road and Kurmond Road. The project involves full-depth road reconstruction with spray seal and line marking. Funded by the IIP and Council, this upgrade aims to enhance road safety, improve travel conditions, and provide long-term benefits by improving connectivity and creating a safer environment for both residents and visitors.
Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment
Substantial upgrade of Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia including BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (completed August 2024), new skate park (construction commenced February 2025), new multi-purpose courts, new amenities building, upgraded practice cricket nets, improved parking.
Newpark Estate
Newpark Estate is a 3,000 plus lot, 381 hectare masterplanned house and land community at the end of Elara Boulevard in Melonba, within the North West Growth precinct of Marsden Park. The project delivers residential lots and home and land packages around three major parks, two large playgrounds, sporting fields, walking and bike paths and a central lake, with a future school, retail centre and childcare planned inside the estate and major retailers and public transport nearby.
Jacaranda Ponds
Masterplanned community offering 300 generously sized land lots, ranging from a quarter-acre to one full acre. Nestled in the heart of Sydney's picturesque Hawkesbury region.
1,640 residents of Wilberforce (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,725. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,339, about 78% 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 labour profile presents a blend of blue-collar and white-collar occupations, with building and trade roles especially prominent, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.9% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,640, with unemployment sitting 0.8% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labour participation aligns closely with the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records show 29.3% of workers operating from home, though the context of Covid-19 restrictions must be noted. The primary employment drivers for the local workforce are construction, education & training, along with retail trade.
Specialisation in construction is particularly marked, with local concentration reaching 2.4 times regional levels. In contrast, professional & technical sectors capture a modest 4.4% of workers, trailing the 11.5% seen regionally. Furthermore, comparing resident workers against jobs located within the area highlights a constrained volume of local workplace opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures over the past 12-month period indicates a 0.8% shrinkage in the labour force and a 1.1% fall in employment, pushing unemployment up by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney, by comparison, recorded a 1.9% gain in jobs and a matching 1.9% rise in its workforce, accompanied by a slight decrease. Long-range guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides context on future employment requirements. Across five and ten-year horizons, nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral performance varies considerably. Mapping these industry projections onto the local employment distribution suggests job numbers could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (representing a weighted baseline calculation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wilberforce (NSW) is $2,259 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $915 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,758 a year against an average of $69,913. 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 statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the area outpace the Australian standard, with a median of $54,758 and an average of $69,913, compared to Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 benchmarks of roughly $60,409 for median earnings and $77,128 for average pay. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household receipts between the 69th and 81st percentiles nationwide. In terms of distribution, 31.9% of residents (954 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, closely matching the 30.9% regional rate.
A further 35.2% take home over $3,000 weekly, highlighting affluent segments that underpin local spending. Housing outlays absorb 14.3% of earnings, positioning the population in the 82nd percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA income score sitting in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wilberforce (NSW) had 970 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,364 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. 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 most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 96.5%, leaving 3.5% across apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats, whereas metropolitan Sydney recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling styles. Outright property ownership reached 36.2%, surpassing metropolitan levels, while 46.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 17.4% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $2,364 and weekly rents were $410, both below Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. However, compared to Australia-wide medians of $1,863 for home loans and $375 for rentals, local housing expenses remain noticeably elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wilberforce (NSW) counted 970 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 17% 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 domestic arrangements at 80.9%, consisting of 42.2% couples with offspring, 28.2% childless couples, and 9.9% single-parent homes. Non-family living situations make up 19.1%, including 16.9% solo occupants and 2.3% shared group households. Average household occupancy sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.6% of adults in Wilberforce (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 336 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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 attainment profiles show that 15.6% of residents hold higher education degrees, lagging behind the SA4 regional benchmark of 40.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 10.7%, postgraduate awards represent 3.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.8%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 43.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 32.8% holding certificates. Enrolment rates in formal learning stand at 28.9% across the resident population. Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 10.5%, secondary studies encompass 7.9%, and 3.0% are engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wilberforce (NSW) reaches 44 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.3 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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The local public transit network includes 44 active bus stops operating across 24 separate routes, delivering a combined total of 189 weekly passenger trips. Access to infrastructure is strong, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop averaging 175 meters. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, 94% of commuters travel via private vehicle, supported by an average of 2.3 vehicles per household. Remote working was recorded at 29.3% during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit service schedules deliver an average of 27 trips per day across all combined routes, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each specific transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.8% of residents in Wilberforce (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% 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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Assessment of health indicators reveals strong overall outcomes locally, marked by low incidences of chronic conditions and mortality across both younger and older cohorts. Private healthcare coverage is held by roughly 55% of the community (~1,633 people), sitting slightly under the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 7.6% and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 72.8% of inhabitants report zero long-term medical conditions, comparable to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts demonstrate high health standards with low chronic illness rates.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 18.3% of the community (547 people), above the 15.5% metropolitan average, with older residents maintaining robust health rankings that align with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wilberforce (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 89.9% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (30.7%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show a relatively homogeneous profile, with Australian-born individuals making up 89.9% of the population, 93.7% possessing citizenship, and 95.0% using exclusively English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, representing 65.1% of the community compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian heritage at 31.8% (above the 17.8% regional mark), English at 30.7% (exceeding the 19.0% regional rate), and Irish at 7.7%. Other distinct ethnic representations include Maltese ancestry at 5.5% (compared to 1.0% across the region), Lebanese at 0.4% (against 2.6% regionally), and Serbian at 0.3% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wilberforce (NSW) is 39. 24.1% 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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Age distributions parallel Greater Sydney across major cohorts, with the maximum variation between them across the four main tiers reaching 7.8 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years above the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 14.8% to an estimated 18.3%. Growth through to 2041 will be concentrated in these senior cohorts, which are forecast to expand by 268 residents (49%) to reach 816, while youth and younger adult cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wilberforce (NSW)
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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,957 at the 2021 Census → 2,993 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 (SAL14305). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.