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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Mittagong is $1.13m, with units at $748k. House values have moved 2.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Mittagong has an estimated 11,426 residents, up from 10,931 at the 2021 Census — a change of 495 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 227 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 155 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Mittagong is approximately 11,426 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 495 people (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,931 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,381 combined with 227 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 154 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for subsequent expansion. The growth rate of 4.5% since the 2021 census outperformed both the SA3 area (2.6%) and the SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Population gains were mostly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 47.9% of the overall increase, though interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive results. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 unit, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth trends from these data points are subsequently projected onto all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections show extraordinary growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan zones nationwide, with the population expected to climb by 5,113 persons by 2041 relative to the current annual ERP figures, representing a total expansion of 44.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
326 new dwellings have been approved in Mittagong over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 56, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Mittagong averages approximately 65 residential building approvals each year, with a total of 326 residential approvals during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 52 recorded during FY-26 so far. New residences carry an average construction value of $349,000, supported by steady demand that averages 2.5 new occupants per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and helps sustain local property values. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $24.6 million during the current financial year, indicating steady non-residential development. Relative to Rest of NSW, Mittagong displays a similar level of per capita development, preserving a balanced market in line with the surrounding region.
The breakdown of new residential approvals consists of 85.0% standalone homes and 15.0% attached dwellings, which helps maintain the low-density profile of the community with a focus on single-family properties for buyers seeking space. The ratio of roughly 210 people per dwelling approval aligns with typical low density areas. Demographic projections suggest Mittagong will add 5,068 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If building volumes do not accelerate, residential supply might fall behind demand, which could heighten buyer competition and stimulate faster price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mittagong
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mittagong. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.5 billion. 31 are already under construction and 27 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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Regional development is heavily shaped by infrastructure adjustments, major works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has tracked 11 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Principal works include the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Stage 2 of the Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment, the Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin, and Maeve Bowral, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Mittagong Playhouse Restoration
Federal government funded restoration of historic Mittagong Playhouse integrating with School of Arts and Old Administration Building to create world-class cultural facility. Addresses structural integrity, accessibility, fire safety, and asbestos removal.
Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Bowral and District Hospital redevelopment involves the transformation of the former Milton Park building into a modern General Services Building and the delivery of a new Outpatient Centre. As of early 2026, key milestones include the opening of the Outpatient Centre and the operational status of the new mortuary and loading dock. Final works include the refurbishment of the General Services Building and the demolition of aging campus structures to enhance clinical capacity and support services.
Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin
Construction of an earthen embankment dam wall to form a stormwater detention basin across Mittagong Creek, designed to mitigate local flooding issues in Bowral by storing approximately 320 million litres of stormwater during high rainfall events.
Waterbrook Bowral Retirement Resort
Collection of 135 residences on 17 hectare site developed by City Developments Limited (CDL Australia). Luxury retirement lifestyle resort on former Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School site with resort-style facilities and services.
Bowral to Moss Vale 700mm Water Main Duplication
Wingecarribee Shire Council is progressing the detailed design of a duplicate trunk water main between the Wingecarribee Water Treatment Plant at Bowral and the Hill Road Reservoir at Moss Vale. The project will improve water supply security, network resilience and capacity for future population growth. Council's current capital works program targets completion of the detailed design before construction funding and delivery stages.
Bowral High School HPGE Upgrade
NSW Government $50 million investment in High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School program. Significant upgrade to Bowral High School facilities and infrastructure.
Waterbrook Bowral Lifestyle Resort
A luxury retirement living community on a 17ha historic site, featuring 135 independent living units, refurbished heritage buildings, and extensive resort-style amenities including a restaurant, cafe, lounge bar, pool, gym, cinema, wellness centres, and more.
35-37 Station Street Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved mixed-use project in Bowral town centre comprising 10 residential apartments, two commercial spaces suitable for wedding/reception use, and boutique tourist accommodation (~12-15 rooms) with cafe and basement parking. Site area approx. 1,411 sqm across Lots 33 and 34 with ~49.7 m frontage. Close to Bowral Station and Bong Bong Street retail.
5,403 residents of Mittagong are employed, from a labour force of 5,482. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 58.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 force is characterised by high educational attainment and strong representation in key service sectors, showing an unemployment rate of only 1.4% and consistent employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, 5,403 local citizens were employed, with an unemployment rate 2.7% lower than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and labour force participation closely matching the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 24.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The region demonstrates a pronounced concentration in professional & technical services, where the employment proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less common, employing 1.9% of workers compared to the regional rate of 5.3%. Although there are local employment options, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests that many residents travel outside the area for their jobs. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.3% and the labour force grow by 1.0%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.9%, a workforce contraction of 0.4%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a guide for future labor demand in Mittagong. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local industry mix yields a projected employment growth in Mittagong of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mittagong is $1,637 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $783 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,781 a year against an average of $96,326. The average runs 76% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Mittagong SA2 are very high by national standards, featuring a median of $54,781 and an average of $96,326. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $60,434 (median) and $106,267 (average) by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Mittagong are moderate, positioning between the 43rd and 45th percentiles.
The local income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 30.3% of residents (3,462 people), which aligns with the broader metropolitan trend of 29.9% in this bracket. Housing costs exert significant pressure, leaving only 82.9% of disposable income, which ranks in the 43rd percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mittagong had 4,164 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 5% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that residential stock in Mittagong consists of 90.2% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Mittagong match the Regional NSW rate of 40.6%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (33.2%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $435 exceeds the Regional NSW average of $330.
Nationally, Mittagong mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mittagong counted 4,164 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.6% of households, consisting of couples with children at 29.2%, couples without children at 30.6%, and single parent households at 9.8%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.4%, with single-person households at 26.8% and group households at 2.7%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.1% of adults in Mittagong hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with tertiary education levels (29.1% of residents aged 15+) higher than the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 regional average of 22.4%, showing a local commitment to tertiary studies. Among these, Bachelor degrees represent 19.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training is also prominent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (25.2%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 26.5% of the population currently engaged in study.
This group is composed of 8.8% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 3.3% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mittagong reaches 185 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit options shows 185 public transport stops in Mittagong, featuring a combination of rail and bus services. These facilities support 47 distinct routes that deliver 2,453 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. The area functions primarily as a commuter suburb, with 93% of journeys to work made by private car. Average car ownership is 1.5 per household, and 24.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may have been impacted by pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at a frequency of 350 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 13 weekly departures per stop. The map shows the locations of the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.5% of residents in Mittagong report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Local health outcomes are close to national figures based on mortality statistics and chronic disease prevalence analyzed by AreaSearch, showing standard rates of common conditions across different age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 69% of the population (7,849 people) covered, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.6% and 8.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health profiles among working-age residents are typical. The population includes 24.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,771 people), showing national health rankings consistent with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mittagong is largely Australian-born, at 78.8% of residents, with 11.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area shows higher cultural diversity than average, with 21.2% of residents born outside Australia and 11.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry, the three most common origins reported are English at 30.5%, Australian at 26.7%, and Irish at 9.6%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral lines: Hungarian background is represented at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 8.0% regionally), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mittagong is 44. 21.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 44 years in Mittagong is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 years and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the area has a larger share of residents aged 35 - 44 (12.8%) but a smaller share aged 25 - 34 (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.7% to 10.9%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 11.7% to 12.8%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 11.5% to 10.4%.
Significant age shifts are projected by 2041, with the 35 to 44 age bracket expected to grow by 51% (739 people) to reach 2,203 from 1,463.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mittagong
8 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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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. | ||
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 227 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,931 at the 2021 Census → 11,426 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 (114021286). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.