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Toodyay has an estimated 5,257 residents, up from 4,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 656 people, or 14.3%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 86.9% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Toodyay at roughly 5,257 individuals. Compared to the 4,601 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 656 people (14.3%). This trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,251, along with 45 validated new addresses added since the Census. With 3.1 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains an exceptionally spacious living environment. By achieving a 14.3% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Toodyay surpassed both the broader SA4 region (9.5%) and nationwide figures, establishing itself as a standout growth area.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 86.9% of all net population additions over recent timeframes, with natural growth and overseas migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 area produced by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) have been adopted by AreaSearch. For any uncovered SA2 locations and for post-2032 modeling across all districts, age cohort trajectory models from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 figures) are applied. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to track slightly below the national regional median, with the community projected to gain 547 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an aggregate rise of 10.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
182 new dwellings have been approved in Toodyay over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Across the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Toodyay have totaled 182 homes, running at a mean rate of roughly 36 per year. Between FY-22 and FY-26 over the last 5 financial years, roughly 3.5 new residents arrived for every dwelling built, causing building activity to trail population demand and placing upward pressure on property prices through heightened buyer competition. Nevertheless, an average construction value of $345,000 per dwelling sits beneath regional benchmarks, providing relatively accessible opportunities for purchasers. Meanwhile, non-residential development has shown moderate momentum, with $14.1 million in commercial building permits recorded in the current financial year.
Per capita building volumes in Toodyay exceeded the Rest of WA regional average by 17.0% over the 5 year period, supporting established property values while ensuring adequate supply for prospective buyers. Recent residential approvals have comprised exclusively detached standalone homes, reinforcing the rural, low-density character that attracts buyers seeking larger lots. Registering approximately 131 people per approval, the district demonstrates ongoing development characteristics. Long-term population estimates from AreaSearch's latest quarterly data indicate an addition of 541 residents in Toodyay through to 2041. If prevailing building volumes continue, residential construction is well-positioned to satisfy housing requirements, supporting favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating population growth above baseline expectations.
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 48 current infrastructure and development projects close to Toodyay, worth an estimated $16.5 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key initiatives expected to influence the district, including the Northam Boulevard Shopping Centre Redevelopment, The Views Bullsbrook Estate, Bullsbrook Intermodal Transport Facility, and Kingsford at Bullsbrook Estate, with key details provided below.
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Northam Boulevard Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Northam Boulevard shopping centre into a regional retail and community hub, incorporating over 2200 solar panels generating 40% of its electricity, merging with Northam Arcade, and featuring anchors Woolworths and Kmart plus over 22 specialty stores.
The Views Bullsbrook Estate
Residential land estate in the Bullsbrook foothills with views to the Perth hills and sunset coast, developed across two stages totalling approximately 22 hectares and around 187 lots. Lots ranged from family sized blocks to smaller downsizer options, with house and land packages marketed via local builders. Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are now titled and sold out, with the estate no longer listed among active releases by its project marketer. Located on Amalfi Drive close to Bullsbrook College, the Swan Valley wine region, and the NorthLink WA corridor into Perth.Estate promoted by Bullsbrook Syndicate Pty Ltd with sales handled by Jones Realty & Projects and Stage Property.
Northam Hydrogen Plant - MEG HP1
Proposed green hydrogen production plant and solar farm expansion near Northam. The project proposes a 10 MW electrolyser plant using power from the existing Northam Solar Farm and up to 13 MW of additional solar panels, producing about 4 tonnes of gaseous hydrogen per day for light and heavy vehicle transport. Public consultation closed on 27 February 2025 and the Part 11B significant development application remains under assessment by the WA planning pathway pending a WAPC determination.
Kingsford at Bullsbrook Estate
Master-planned residential estate delivering 2,500 single residential lots over approximately 14 years in Bullsbrook, north-east of Perth. The estate features retained natural bushland, the Ki-it Monger Brook creek corridor, elevated homesites with Darling Scarp views, and 41ha of public open space. The Kingsford Town Centre is now open, anchored by a Woolworths supermarket, cafe, and specialty stores. Lot sizes average over 500sqm, with land selling from $375,000.
Bullsbrook Landing Private Estate
Multi-stage residential development by DJ MacCormick. Stage 5 recently released with blocks 325-450sqm, prices from $171k. Walking distance to Bullsbrook College, new daycare centre nearby.
Bullsbrook Heights Private Estate
Private residential estate in Perth's foothills, 25 minutes to Perth Airport. Limited land available with easy access to NorthLink Highway connecting to Perth CBD. Close to schools, library, and local amenities.
Bullsbrook District Open Space and Community Centre
Masterplan for new district-level community infrastructure including open space, community centre facilities, sports fields, and recreational amenities to accommodate the growing Bullsbrook community. Construction is anticipated to commence between 2027 and 2030.
Stock Road Upgrade
71 million dollar infrastructure project creating 4.3km connection between Great Northern Highway and Tonkin Highway. Features bridge over Ellen Brook, rail crossing with boom gates, T-intersections and roundabout.
2,426 residents of Toodyay are employed, from a labour force of 2,522. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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 4,494, about 85% 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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Toodyay maintains a diverse workforce spanning blue-collar and professional occupations, underpinned by a notable industrial and manufacturing presence, with local unemployment standing at 3.8%. In March 2026, 2,426 residents were recorded as employed, while the jobless rate sat 0.3% above the 3.5% benchmark recorded for Regional WA. Labor market participation is comparatively subdued at 55.7%, trailing the Regional WA rate of 65.4%. Census figures indicate that 14.3% of workers operated from home, an outcome that may have been shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Employment in Toodyay is concentrated predominantly within construction, health care & social assistance, and mining.
Concentration is notably prominent within public administration & safety, where the workforce proportion is 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.2% of the local workforce, well below the 7.1% observed across Regional WA. Comparisons between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census suggest a relatively constrained local employment base. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that the workforce shrank by 5.2% and job numbers fell by 7.3% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 2.2 percentage point increase in joblessness. This trend differs from the wider Regional WA, where the workforce expanded by 0.3%, employment dropped by only 0.1%, and joblessness climbed by 0.4 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the period beginning Mar-26 may provide useful context for anticipating future job demand in Toodyay. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local job mix to gauge likely expansion trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Toodyay’s current employment structure, local job numbers are expected to rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this simple weighting exercise is illustrative only and excludes local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Toodyay is $1,272 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $624 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,711 a year against an average of $75,075. 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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Postcode-based ATO data for financial year 2023 highlights solid earnings among Toodyay SA2 residents relative to national averages, recording a median income of $53,711 and a mean of $75,075. By comparison, Regional WA registered a median of $59,973 and a mean of $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, local incomes as of March 2026 are modeled at approximately $59,582 (median) and $83,281 (average). At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 14th and 18th percentiles across the country.
The dominant income bracket includes 1,450 residents (27.6% of the workforce) taking home between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely tracking the regional benchmark of 31.1%. Residual income after housing costs stands at 85.4%, positioning the area in the 20th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Toodyay had 1,749 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,564 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. 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 most recent Census, separate houses made up 97.9% of all residential dwellings in Toodyay, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures accounting for 2.1%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Fully owned homes represented 45.8% of tenure—significantly above regional averages—while 42.1% were held with a mortgage and 12.1% were leased. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $1,564, just above the Regional WA median of $1,560, while median weekly rent was $285 compared to $265 regionally. On a national scale, Toodyay residents benefit from substantially lower housing outgoings than Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toodyay counted 1,749 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,998 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of the community at 70.3% of households, comprising couples without children (40.5%), couples with children (20.7%), and single parent families (8.0%). The remaining 29.7% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by lone person households (26.7%) alongside group households (3.2%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, tracking beneath the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.0% of adults in Toodyay hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 276 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 947 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 levels present developmental opportunities, with 15.0% of the population holding a university qualification compared to the 30.4% national standard. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is strongly represented, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including certificates (32.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.3% of all residents participating in educational programs. Among these, primary schooling accounts for 10.0%, secondary education comprises 8.8%, and 1.9% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Toodyay means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 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 connectivity in Toodyay is limited, consisting of 2 active transport stops that accommodate bus services across 3 individual routes, providing 22 weekly passenger trips. Typical walking or driving distance to the nearest boarding point is 7238 meters. Most workers travel outside the district for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary travel choice for 88% of commuters. Vehicle availability is high, averaging 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. Additionally, 14.3% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 pandemic settings. Public transport schedules deliver an average of 3 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips per individual stop.
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62.5% of residents in Toodyay report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health metrics for Toodyay reflect positive community well-being, with mortality figures and chronic disease incidence aligning closely with national averages across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 57% of the total population (~2,975 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health issues, affecting 11.0 and 8.8% of the local population, respectively. Overall, 62.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. While working-age residents exhibit somewhat elevated levels of chronic illness, health outcomes for the 1,455 seniors aged 65 and over (who represent 27.7% of the population, compared to 19.1% across Regional WA) are particularly favorable and rank ahead of national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Toodyay is largely Australian-born, at 75.1% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.1%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Toodyay is relatively low: 82.5% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 75.1% were born in Australia, and 96.2% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, practiced by 43.2% of the community. Those identifying with other religious traditions represent 0.9% of residents, marginally above the 0.7% regional figure. The most widely reported ancestries among Toodyay residents are English (35.1%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (8.4%). Smaller population cohorts also show distinctive local presence, including Dutch ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 1.5% across the region), Welsh at 1.2% (vs 0.6%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toodyay is 53, older than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 18.5% 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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Toodyay exhibits an older demographic distribution than its surrounding region, with retirees and seniors (65+) comprising 27.7% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 19.1% across Regional WA. Meanwhile, residents aged 25 - 44 represent 17.5%, compared to 26.6% regionally. The median age is estimated at 53 as at August 2026, down from 54 at the 2021 Census, yet well above the Regional WA median of 40 and the national median of 38 at that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 age cohort has decreased from 35.3% to an estimated 30.3%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 anticipate the fastest growth among adults aged 25 to 44, which is projected to expand by 286 residents (31%) to 1,205.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toodyay
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 SA2 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,601 at the 2021 Census → 5,257 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 (509021244). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.