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Woodford (Qld) has an estimated 4,814 residents, up from 4,022 at the 2021 Census — a change of 792 people, or 19.7%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. Density is about 53 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Woodford (Qld) is approximately 4,814 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 792 individuals (19.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,022 residents. The figure is derived from an AreaSearch estimated resident population of 4,573, which was established by examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and adding 144 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level yields a density of 53 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment.
The 19.7% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state average, positioning the suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 82.0% of the total population gains, with all other factors, including natural growth and overseas migration, also contributing positively. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For areas lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are applied. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, the suburb of Woodford (Qld) is projected to experience population expansion above the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 881 residents by 2041, representing a total growth of 13.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
198 new dwellings have been approved in Woodford (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, broadly in line with 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 analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Woodford averages about 39 yearly dwelling approvals, translating to an estimated 198 residential projects over the past 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26, there have been 40 approvals documented. With an average of 3.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average construction cost of new homes is $395,000, which is higher than the regional average and points to premium-focused projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals this financial year stand at $1.5 million, pointing to low commercial construction activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, new dwelling approvals per person in Woodford run at about three-quarters the rate, placing the area in the 76th percentile of assessed locations nationwide. Recent building activity consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the classic low-density feel of the area with a focus on spacious family residences. With approximately 161 people for each approval, Woodford exhibits characteristics of a growing area. Projections indicate Woodford will add 640 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woodford (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woodford (Qld), worth an estimated $20 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $107 billion. 23 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects expected to influence the area. The most relevant projects include Park Rise Estate, Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade, D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), and Woodford Youth Detention Centre.
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D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford)
Rehabilitation of approximately 2.3 km of the D'Aguilar Highway through Woodford (Archer Street) between Peterson Road and Mary Street. Works include pavement strengthening and full-width resurfacing to provide a safer, smoother journey and extend asset life. Early works commenced in late March 2025 with main construction following. Expected duration for the Woodford section ~4 months, weather permitting.
Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade
To meet the needs of the growing community, Ambrose Tilney Park in Woodford is being upgraded to a district-level park. The project includes an extended playground, a nature-inspired play space with adventure elements, a new all-ages pump track, new picnic shelters, and an amenities block.
Park Rise Estate
Park Rise Estate is a new residential development in Woodford offering house and land packages. The estate is designed to provide a variety of lifestyle experiences and is located to offer opportunities for recreation, education, and employment.
Woodford Youth Detention Centre
The new youth detention centre at Woodford will include contemporary design elements to support rehabilitation for young people and improve community safety. Features include 80 beds across two 40-bed campuses with shared facilities, smaller home-like accommodation units (8 or fewer beds per unit), consultation and treatment rooms, multipurpose spaces for education, skills development and training, areas for physical activity, green spaces, and spaces for cultural connection, faith, and spiritual support.
Wamuran Irrigation Scheme
A $120 million project providing climate-independent water supply for local farmers by diverting Class A recycled water from Caboolture South Sewage Treatment Plant via 22km pipeline network. Delivers 2.6 gigalitres annually to farms growing strawberries, raspberries, pineapples, avocados and turf. Diverts 11 tonnes of nitrogen and 1.8 tonnes of phosphorus from Caboolture River, supporting Unitywater's goal of net zero nutrients to waterways by 2040. Operational since late 2024.
Wamuran Central Shopping Centre
A development application for a mixed-use development comprising a supermarket, specialty shops, service station, food and drink outlet, and car wash.
Queensland Supergrid South
The Queensland SuperGrid South aims to connect Central and South Queensland's energy grids with new 500kV transmission lines, part of the state's Energy and Jobs Plan, enhancing the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project's capacity.
Wamuran District Park
A new district park for Wamuran that will incorporate the Wamuran Sports Complex and H&J Walters Recreation Area. Stage 1 is expected to include a new internal access road and parking area, a district level playground, toilet block, picnic shelters and BBQ, an exercise area, and open kickabout spaces.
1,313 residents of Woodford (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,370. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 34.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,341, about 90% 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 workforce is evenly distributed between professional and trade roles, with construction being a highly represented sector. Based on AreaSearch statistical area data, the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%, and employment grew by an estimated 2.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 1,313 working residents. The unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the participation rate is significantly lower at 34.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census records show that only 12.2% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population indicates that local job openings are relatively limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 2.6% while the labor force expanded by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force grow by 3.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (released May-25) provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these national trends to the local industry mix suggests employment for residents could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted projection that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodford (Qld) is $1,393 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $643 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,461 a year against an average of $54,389. 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 records for the 2023 financial year show a median taxpayer income of $45,461 and an average income of $54,389 in the postcode area. These figures are below the national average and contrast with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $50,625 for the median and $60,568 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes between the 18th and 28th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 32.0% of the community (1,540 residents), which is similar to the regional average of 33.3% in the same bracket.
Housing costs consume a significant portion of income, leaving only 83.8% remaining, which ranks in the 27th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodford (Qld) had 945 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $328 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that detached houses make up 95.5% of the housing stock in Woodford, with other options like townhouses and apartments accounting for 4.4%. This contrasts with the Brisbane metro area, where 73.5% of homes are houses and 26.5% are other dwelling types. Home ownership is high at 37.9%, exceeding the Brisbane metro level, with 43.5% of homes mortgaged and 18.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,647 is below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $328 is below the metro average of $380.
Locally, mortgage costs are also lower than the national average of $1,863, while rent costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodford (Qld) counted 945 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,131 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.8%, which includes couples with children (27.1%), couples without children (33.9%), and single parents (12.8%). The remaining 25.2% are non-family households, consisting of lone person households (22.3%) and group households (2.7%). The median household size is 2.5 residents, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.6% of adults in Woodford (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 8.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 21.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 456 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 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 is relatively low, with 10.6% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This indicates a clear area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.3% and postgraduate degrees at 1.0%. Vocational training is prominent, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificates (21.5%). Participation in study is high, with 50.8% of residents enrolled in some form of education. This is split between primary school students at 20.4%, secondary school students at 15.2%, and tertiary students at 5.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Woodford (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure consists of 15 active bus stops in the area. These stops service 3 separate routes, providing a total of 64 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is relatively low, with the average distance to a stop being 863 meters. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 cars per home, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Bus routes average 9 daily trips in total, which equates to about 4 weekly services for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.6% of residents in Woodford (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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An assessment of mortality and chronic illness rates indicates significant health challenges in the area, with common health conditions prevalent in both younger and older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 49% of the population (~2,347 individuals), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions locally are arthritis, affecting 11.1% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 9.5%. In contrast, 61.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.8% of the community (905 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Health indicators for senior residents are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woodford (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens making up 58.7% of the population, 86.8% of residents born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.5% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Ancestry details show that English heritage is claimed by 33.9% of residents, well above the regional average of 26.8%. Australian ancestry is claimed by 29.4% of residents, also higher than the regional average of 23.2%, followed by Irish ancestry at 9.3%. Other groups showing higher local representation than regional averages include German ancestry at 5.5% (compared to 4.2% regionally) and Dutch ancestry at 1.5% (compared to 1.2% regionally), while New Zealand ancestry matches the regional average at 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodford (Qld) is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.7% 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 is 39, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (18.7%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.4% to 5.9% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 7.3% to 8.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 22.0% to 18.7%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.1% to 11.0%.
By 2041, significant changes in the age profile are expected, led by a 74% increase in the 75 to 84 age group, which will rise from 284 to 493 people. Older residents aged 65+ will account for 58% of the projected growth, while the population in the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 brackets is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodford (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) | 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,022 at the 2021 Census → 4,814 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 (SAL33132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.