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The median house price in Windsor (NSW) is $1.10m, with units at $810k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Windsor (NSW) has an estimated 1,922 residents. That puts 465 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 revisions with new post-Census address validations, the suburb of Windsor (NSW) has reached an estimated population of 1,922 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 7 people (0.4%) compared to the 1,915 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 1,920 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 1 newly verified address after the Census. This headcount yields a population density of 465 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable open area per occupant and scope for future expansion.
The primary engine of demographic change locally has been natural increase, generating around 68.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Windsor (NSW) rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models baseline-set to 2022 across standard SA2 zones, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based on 2021. For the timeframe spanning 2032 to 2041, age-cohort growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all locations. Looking ahead, population growth is set to track just under the nationwide statistical median, with the locality projected to add 125 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, delivering an overall expansion of 6.4% across the 16 years.
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Statistical building consent data evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that Windsor records roughly 3 approved residential dwellings each year, with 18 homes permitted during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 2 granted during FY-25 to date. Against recent population reductions, new residential supply has broadly matched demand and preserved buyer selection, while typical build costs stand at an accessible $230,000—a figure below broader regional benchmarks. Additionally, commercial development approvals totaling $518,000 were logged this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. Residential construction volume per resident in Windsor tracks at roughly half the Greater Sydney benchmark, ranking within the 14th percentile across Australia; this constrained building activity restricts purchasing options and underpins buyer interest in established homes.
This lower-than-average national output mirrors the district's established character alongside potential urban planning limitations. In addition, new residential development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining a low-density character that caters to buyers seeking spacious living. This pattern exceeds the 78.0% detached dwelling share recorded at the Census, indicating persistent preference for standalone family residences despite broader density pressures. A ratio of 956 people per residential consent further underscores the quiet pace of local property development. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline, Windsor is anticipated to expand by 123 residents through 2041. Should dwelling creation remain at current volumes, additions to the housing stock may struggle to match demographic growth, heightening buyer competition and underpinning capital appreciation.
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 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Windsor (NSW), worth an estimated $7.12 billion. 9 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 infrastructure investment, strategic planning, and major capital works serve as critical drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key development initiatives expected to influence the surrounding region, with notable projects comprising Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, Newpark Estate, Melonba Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, and Pitt Town Bypass.
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Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements
The Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre upgrades include the construction of a new shallow-depth program pool with accessibility ramp for learn-to-swim and seniors programs, upgraded school-age amenities, and a new covered outdoor functional fitness training area. The project is funded under the NSW Government WestInvest program and delivered by Hawkesbury City Council to improve community health, wellbeing, and accessibility.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill
Ridgehaven is a masterplanned residential land estate in Box Hill delivering contemporary family home sites. Developed by Trevet, the subdivision emphasizes sustainable community design with direct connectivity to local transport corridors and planned open space. The master planned development is progressing through planning and civil delivery phases.
982 residents of Windsor (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,039. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 63.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,295, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Windsor maintains a qualified labor pool highlighted by strong construction industry participation, alongside a local jobless rate of 5.5% according to aggregated statistical metrics from AreaSearch. As of March 2026982 local residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the labor force participation rate of 63.4% falls notably below the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records further showed 28.1% of local workers operating from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be acknowledged. Leading fields of resident employment are construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Windsor demonstrates strong workforce concentration in construction, where its employment proportion reaches 1.5 times the metropolitan standard. Conversely, finance & insurance exhibits lower engagement, engaging just 2.2% of the local workforce relative to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. A Census ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicates substantial local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series show that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 4.3% and total employment fell by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered 1.9% growth in employment and 1.9% expansion in its labor supply, accompanied by a slight decrease. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce demand shifts for Windsor. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local sector distribution. While nationwide positions are projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific trajectories vary considerably. Projecting these industry forecasts across Windsor's specific workforce profile indicates local employment gains of 6.2% across five years and 12.9% across ten years (representing a proportional weighting exercise that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Windsor (NSW) is $1,679 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $756 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,556 a year against an average of $61,704. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Windsor lag national benchmarks, recording a median of $49,556 and an average of $61,704. These numbers trail Greater Sydney, which recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $54,670 (median) and $68,072 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in modest tiers between the 39th and 46th percentiles. The primary earnings bracket encompasses 33.5% of local residents (643 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, tracking closely with the 30.9% share seen across the broader metropolitan area.
Housing affordability pressures are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at 82.4% placing the area in the 45th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls into the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Windsor (NSW) had 722 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 9% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Windsor was composed of 77.5% separate houses and 22.5% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas the Sydney metropolitan division recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Outright property ownership in Windsor matched the Sydney metropolitan proportion at 29.1%, while 29.2% of homes carried a mortgage and 41.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $2,167, tracking well below the metropolitan figure of $2,427, and median weekly rent stood at $360 compared to the metropolitan standard of $470. Across Australia as a whole, local mortgage obligations sit higher than the national median of $1,863, whereas local rental payments sit below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Windsor (NSW) counted 722 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 33% 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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Family units constitute 62.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.4%, couples without children at 22.7%, and single parent arrangements at 13.2%. The balance of 37.7% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households account for 33.1% and group living represents 4.7%. The typical household size of 2.4 people sits below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.7% of adults in Windsor (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 425 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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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Higher education completion presents a notable local challenge, as the 21.7% share of residents holding university qualifications trails the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%, offering clear scope for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees account for 14.0%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education represents a core strength, with 37.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (26.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, encompassing 29.1% of the population. This cohort includes 7.9% attending primary schools, 7.6% engaged in secondary education, and 5.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Windsor (NSW) reaches 29 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Commuter networks across Windsor comprise 29 functional transit stops spanning train and bus services, connected by 46 distinct routes that generate 3,900 passenger departures each week. Transit proximity is favorable, with local homes positioned an average of 292 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its residential profile, travel is largely outward-directed, with private vehicles serving as the principal transport method for 84% of commuters, alongside 7% traveling by train and 6% walking. Vehicle availability averages 1.4 per household, exceeding the broader regional figure. Meanwhile, 28.1% of workers reported working remotely during the 2021 Census, a figure subject to pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average of 557 departures daily, delivering approximately 134 weekly services per individual stop.
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62.3% of residents in Windsor (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Analysis of mortality metrics and chronic illness patterns by AreaSearch highlights significant health considerations for Windsor, with health ailments prevalent across younger and older age brackets alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage remains relatively low at approximately 51% of residents (~987 people), trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.5 and 9.3% of the community respectively, while 62.3% reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic health issues are prominent among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 22.4% of the population (430 people), exceeding the 15.5% metropolitan standard, and senior health indicators generally align with broader nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Windsor (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 83.1% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (27.4%). 4.6% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Windsor sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens comprising 86.3% of the community, 83.1% born within Australia, and 91.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith at 56.5% of the population. The most pronounced demographic divergence occurs among those affiliated with Other religions, making up 1.8% locally compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental birthplaces, the leading ancestries across Windsor are English at 27.9% (exceeding the 19.0% metropolitan standard), Australian at 27.4% (above the 17.8% regional mark), and Irish at 9.2%.
Other demographic variations are also evident, with Maltese heritage standing at 1.4% compared to 1.0% regionally, New Zealand background at 0.9% versus 0.5%, and Lebanese representation at 0.7% relative to 2.6% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Windsor (NSW) is 41. 26.1% 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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The age distribution in the suburb of Windsor (NSW) skews older than the broader metropolitan standard. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates place 22.4% of the local population within senior and retiree brackets (65+) versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while youth and children (0 - 24) account for 25.7% against a regional share of 30.4%. The estimated median age remains at 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during the same Census. Since that time, the young demographic share (0 - 24) has dropped from 27.9% to an estimated 25.7%.
Moving toward 2041, the largest demographic growth is projected among senior and retiree cohorts, increasing by 228 residents (53%) to reach 659, whereas youth, young adult, and middle-aged brackets are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Windsor (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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,915 at the 2021 Census → 1,922 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 (SAL14343). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.