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Ceduna has an estimated 2,854 residents, up from 2,697 at the 2021 Census — a change of 157 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 58.5% 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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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population residing in Ceduna stands at approximately 2,854 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 157 people (5.8%) relative to the 2,697 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is derived from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 2,854 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 23 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a resulting density of 6.9 persons per square kilometer, local occupants enjoy considerable personal space. Outpacing both the SA3 area and the wider SA4 region (4.2%), Ceduna's 5.8% expansion since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Internal natural growth served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 58.5% of all net gains during recent periods. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a foundation are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas not captured within this scope, or spanning timeframes post-2032, models draw upon 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-bracket projections derived from 2021 benchmarks, incorporating weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth distributions. Future demographic shifts point toward an expansion pace situated slightly below the regional Australian median, with an anticipated influx of 185 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, translating into overall growth of 6.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
37 new dwellings have been approved in Ceduna over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling consents in Ceduna have averaged approximately 7 residential properties yearly, culminating in 37 homes across the past 5 financial years. The local construction landscape shows an average build cost of $381,000 per residence, alongside an absorption rate of 2.2 new residents per year per approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underscoring steady structural demand capable of underpinning real estate values. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.8 million during this financial year, highlighting the locality's predominantly domestic focus. Per-capita building activity in Ceduna sits 13.0% below the Rest of SA benchmark, yet sits within the 59th percentile across nationwide assessments following a recent acceleration in building momentum.
This level remains beneath the broader countrywide norm, suggesting a well-established urban footprint alongside prospective planning constraints. Additions to local housing stock have consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining low-density suburban characteristics that attract purchasers seeking spacious detached housing. The ratio of roughly 248 people per dwelling approval further underlines this low-density character. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate that Ceduna will gain 185 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing residential development aligns closely with these future population demands, fostering balanced market conditions free from acute valuation spikes.
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 72 current infrastructure and development projects close to Ceduna, worth an estimated $39.7 billion. 21 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and residential development. 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 capital works, planning frameworks, and strategic developments exert a direct influence on surrounding community growth. Across the territory, AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure initiatives expected to directly impact the locality. Relevant regional programs encompass Bulk Water Supply Security, Gawler Craton Rail Access, South Australia High Productivity Vehicle Network Access, and South Australian Road Network Maintenance, as detailed in the accompanying project schedule.
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South Australian Road Network Maintenance
An initiative to address the growing backlog in maintenance on South Australia's roads, aiming to enhance safety, reduce costs for users, and ensure road network resilience through strategic investment.
South Australia High Productivity Vehicle Network Access
Expanding South Australia's road freight network for larger High Productivity Vehicles to enhance safety, reduce transport costs, and improve economic productivity through infrastructure upgrades like improved road geometry and bridge capacities.
Gawler Craton Rail Access
The proposal is for a third party to build, own, and operate a 350 km railway in the Gawler Craton province, linking to the existing interstate rail network. It aims to provide significant transport connections to mines such as Prominent Hill, Olympic Dam, and Carrapateena, and open up other potential reserves including Wirrda Well, Acropolis, Vulcan, Titan, and Millers Creek. The project could facilitate exploration and development in the remote mineral region, which contains extensive copper, gold, silver, and iron ore deposits.
Yadnarie Renewable Energy Facility
Approved utility-scale hybrid solar and long-duration energy storage project near Cleve on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The facility will use RayGen PV Ultra solar cogeneration and Thermal Hydro electro-thermal storage technology, with up to 150 MW of solar capacity, 90 MW grid connection and 720 MWh of storage. AGL acquired the project from Photon Energy in July 2025 after development approval was granted in June 2025. Delivery is planned in stages, with the first 50 MW solar and 30 MW grid connection block anticipated during 2028 and the full project targeted by 2030.
Woomera Redevelopment Program
The project involves redeveloping the Airforce's Woomera Range Complex using a Managing Contractor model. Scope includes refurbishment and upgrades across Base Sector North (technical area and airfield, including hangars, aprons, taxiways, roads, ordnance loading areas, headquarters, workshops, and infrastructure like water, power, sewer, firefighting, communications, drainage, lighting), Base Sector West (living accommodations, headquarters, syndicate room, dining facility, and infrastructure), and Base Sector South - Woomera Village (new accommodations, social and community facilities, and upgraded infrastructure including power, wastewater treatment, communications, water, firefighting, drainage, erosion control, irrigation).Also includes demolition of redundant facilities.
Green Iron Magnetite Project
A 1.2 billion-tonne magnetite project aiming to produce 6 million tonnes per annum of high-grade concentrate. It is a core component of the South Australian Government's Green Iron and Steel Strategy, focusing on supplying domestic and global green steel supply chains.
Port Neill Foreshore Protection Works
Foreshore protection and upgrade works to mitigate coastal hazards and improve public amenity along the Port Neill foreshore. The project is part of the District Council of Tumby Bay's long-term asset management plan.
Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct
The Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct is a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production hub located on the Eyre Peninsula. Developer Revera Energy holds a final 469-hectare option (Area A) at Cape Hardy, maintaining integration with the Northern Water Supply project and federal Major Project Status.
1,261 residents of Ceduna are employed, from a labour force of 1,435. Unemployment sits at 12.1%, with participation at 63.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 market in Ceduna maintains an even distribution between professional and vocational roles alongside robust public and community services, set against an unemployment rate of 12.1%. With 1,261 residents in active employment as of March 2026, the local jobless rate exceeds Regional SA's 5.5% benchmark by 6.7%, indicating capacity for workforce absorption, while participation remains standard at 63.1% versus 58.3% across Regional SA. Census returns show that remote work was utilized by just 5.3% of the working population, though broader Covid-19 restrictions must be weighed. Major sectors engaging local workers include public administration & safety, education & training, along with health care & social assistance.
Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in education & training, which captures an employment concentration 1.6 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 6.5% of workers compared to the 14.5% regional standard. A comparison between Census working figures and resident population suggests substantial outward commuting occurs despite the presence of local businesses. An examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, Ceduna recorded a 1.6% contraction in the overall labour force and an 8.2% drop in working headcounts, elevating unemployment by 6.2 percentage points. Conversely, Regional SA posted a 1.2% gain in employment and a 2.6% expansion in its labour pool, alongside a 1.4 percentage point uptick. Long-range workforce trends are illuminated by national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry paths vary widely. When mapped to the local industry baseline, Ceduna's workforce is projected to rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this reflects a baseline weighting extrapolation without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ceduna is $1,406 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,794 a year against an average of $66,295. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from postcode-level ATO releases for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Ceduna SA2 at $54,794 and the average at $66,295. These figures track slightly beneath overall national norms while outperforming Regional SA counterparts of $48,920 and $58,933. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated modelled values reach approximately $60,367 (median) and $73,037 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings placed at the 46th percentile ($788 weekly), alongside a household income rank at the 29th percentile.
Around 29.1% of residents (830 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, aligning with the regional 27.5% baseline. Housing obligations consume a modest share with 88.0% of earnings retained, though residual disposable funds sit below the norm at the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ceduna had 1,021 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,251 a month. Rent absorbs 15.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Ceduna was divided between 90.9% separate houses and 9.1% alternative structures such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 88.5% standalone houses and 11.5% non-house dwellings across Regional SA. Outright property ownership in Ceduna reached 31.7%, trailing regional benchmarks, with mortgaged properties comprising 27.5% and rental accommodations accounting for 40.9%. Median monthly loan commitments stood at $1,251 and weekly rental outlays averaged $220, compared with Regional SA metrics of $1,153 and $220. Compared across Australia, Ceduna's mortgage expenses remain well below the national figure of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking far underneath the $375 national midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ceduna counted 1,021 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,080 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% 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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Families constitute 67.0% of domestic setups, divided into couples without children at 27.8%, couples with children at 25.6%, and single parent families at 11.9%. The balance of 33.0% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing single-person households at 30.1% alongside group households at 3.1%. The area records a median household size of 2.4 people, slightly above the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Ceduna hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 610 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 822 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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Attainment levels highlight structural gaps in higher education, as the proportion of university qualification holders (14.5%) falls considerably short of the 30.4% countrywide figure. Among tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.6%, postgraduate degrees account for 2.1%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.8%. Vocational education forms a core pillar of local skill sets, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising certificates (28.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). General academic engagement is elevated throughout the locality, with 28.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This distribution comprises 13.0% attending primary schooling, 6.9% in secondary education, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Ceduna means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transit network mapping identifies 1 active transport stops serving the Ceduna area. This infrastructure is utilized by 1 individual routes, providing 4 weekly passenger trips. Public connectivity remains constrained, with the average home positioned 1592 meters from the nearest transport stop. Given the community's domestic footprint, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 89% of journeys to work, while 8% of workers walk, supported by an average fleet of 1.5 per dwelling. Telecommuting was recorded among 5.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit route frequency records an average of no daily scheduled services across all routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.0% of residents in Ceduna report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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Demographic health evaluations by AreaSearch indicate notable clinical burdens, evidenced by elevated mortality rates and chronic illness rates across younger as well as older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake in Ceduna stands at roughly 52% of the populace (~1,486 people), trailing the average SA2 baseline while remaining above the 48.9% observed across Regional SA. Prevalent chronic conditions among local residents include asthma (7.3%) and arthritis (7.2%), while 70.0% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the 62.5% rate throughout Regional SA. Health indicators for working-age cohorts are standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.0% of the community (571 people), below the Regional SA share of 27.1%, with local retirees exhibiting particularly strong health profiles that outrank broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ceduna is largely Australian-born, at 90.9% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (26.7%). 18.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show modest diversity in Ceduna, where 88.6% of inhabitants hold citizenship, 90.9% are native-born Australians, and 89.8% communicate exclusively in English at home. Faith affiliations are led by Christianity at 48.7%, while the Other religious category demonstrates a visible relative concentration at 1.5% compared to 0.8% across Regional SA. Ancestry backgrounds across the community show that English heritage accounts for 27.0% of residents (below the 32.5% regional standard), Australian background represents 26.7%, and Australian Aboriginal heritage comprises 18.5%—markedly higher than the 3.3% regional level. Other demographic backgrounds include German at 6.4% (against 8.2% across the region), Greek at 2.2% (versus 0.6%), and Indian at 1.5% (relative to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ceduna is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Ceduna displays a younger demographic structure relative to Regional SA benchmarks. Younger individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 31.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 26.4% in the wider region, while seniors aged 65+ account for 20.0% versus 27.1% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 38 as at August 2026, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and remaining 9 years below the Regional SA median of 47 recorded at that same Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among mature adults aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 25.9% to an estimated 23.1%.
Looking to 2041, retirees and seniors are forecasted to drive demographic expansion by adding 195 residents (34%) to total 767, while youth demographics are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ceduna
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 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 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,697 at the 2021 Census → 2,854 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 (406011129). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.