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Ascot Park has an estimated 3,594 residents. That puts 3,594 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 evaluations of ABS demographic updates across the wider region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Ascot Park has a population estimated at approximately 3,594 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,588 people, this shows an expansion of 6 people (0.2%). This shift is deduced from a resident population of 3,581, which AreaSearch estimated after analyzing the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS, combined with another 13 validated new addresses since the Census date.
With this population level, the suburb of Ascot Park has a density ratio of 3,594 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the upper quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. Recent population growth has been largely fueled by overseas migration, which made up about 75.0% of the total demographic gains. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods after 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-group projections published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data are used, with modifications applied via a weighted aggregation technique of growth from LGA to SA2 divisions. Looking at these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Ascot Park is expected to experience population growth above the median of Australian statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 513 persons leading up to 2041 based on combined SA2-level figures, representing a total rise of 13.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
91 new dwellings have been approved in Ascot Park over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 5.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Ascot Park averages about 18 approved residential properties annually, with a total of 91 dwellings authorized during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 1 during FY-26 to date. Although the population declined during the previous period, the pace of construction has been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers, with newly approved dwellings carrying an expected construction cost of $326,000 on average. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.2 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential character of the neighborhood.
The rate of approvals for new dwellings per resident in Ascot Park is about three-quarters of the level seen in Greater Adelaide, ranking in the 24th percentile of examined areas nationwide, which restricts choices for buyers and bolsters demand for existing properties. Modern building activity consists of 55.0% single houses and 45.0% medium to high-density options, presenting a growing mix of attached residential designs to accommodate diverse budgets. The suburb has roughly 652 residents for every approved dwelling, pointing to a well-developed market. Current quarterly projections from AreaSearch indicate that Ascot Park will add 500 residents by 2041. The current volume of building activity appears to match future demands well, supporting balanced local real estate conditions without driving up prices.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Ascot Park, worth an estimated $1.63 billion. 9 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. 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 updates, planning directions, and major developments have a significant influence on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 1 project expected to influence the local area. Principal works of note include the Tram Grade Separation Projects, the Tonsley Innovation District, the Tonsley Administration Hub Redevelopment Opportunity, and Tonsley Village, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
Morphettville / Glengowrie Horse Related Activities Code Amendment
Two code amendments rezoning nearly 14 hectares from recreation and horse-related uses to urban neighbourhood zones. It facilitates the transition of former stabling areas into medium to high-density housing, accommodating up to 136 homes with developments up to 8 levels, and mitigating ongoing risks with the movement of horses on public streets.
Tonsley Retail Precinct
A new mixed-use hub valued at $47 million, bringing diverse retail, commercial, and wellbeing offerings to Tonsley. Plans include a multi-level gym (V2FIT), indoor bouldering gym, food and beverage outlets (pizza & wine bar, cafe, delicatessen), an independent supermarket, specialty shops, allied health services, and 5700my of new office space. Development approval for the first stage has been secured, with construction planned to commence late 2024.
Tonsley Technical College
A new technical college within the Tonsley Innovation District, nearing completion as part of Flinders University's Stage 2 development. It contributes to the district's focus on education and training in various high-value industry sectors.
Little Bang Brewery at Tonsley Boiler House
Redevelopment of Tonsley's Boiler House into a new hospitality venue. Plans include a micro-brewery, bar, restaurant, and bottle shop, aiming to open by 2026. This project is set to enhance the amenity and social offerings within the Tonsley Innovation District.
Morphettville Racecourse Redevelopment
A mixed-use redevelopment project on 7.5ha of rezoned land includes 150 apartments, 250 townhouses, a supermarket, shops, hospitality outlets, a club-owned tavern, and office space. Joint venture involving SA Jockey Club, Villawood, and Hostplus.
2,143 residents of Ascot Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,220. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 71.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,540, about 71% 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 labor force is highly qualified, with high representation in key service sectors, a jobless rate of just 3.5%, and a yearly jobs increase estimated at 4.2%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,143, with unemployment sitting 0.4% lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, and participation in the workforce reaching a high 71.9% relative to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. According to Census data, only 8.5% of workers performed their jobs from home, a figure that may be influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Most working residents are employed in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, with healthcare showing a particularly strong presence at 1.4 times the rate of the wider region.
Conversely, manufacturing only accounts for 5.1% of the workforce, which is lower than the 7.0% recorded across Greater Adelaide. The localized job market within this residential zone appears constrained when comparing the Census count of jobs in the area to the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding regions, the past 12-month period experienced a 4.2% expansion in employment and a 3.4% rise in the active labor force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point drop in the jobless rate. During the same period in Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force expanded by 4.0%, and the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Future labor requirements can be analyzed using Jobs and Skills Australia's nationwide employment outlook from May-25. These five and ten-year projections are compared with the local job distribution to estimate future trajectories. Nationwide, employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations between industries. Projecting these trends onto the local industry distribution suggests employment for residents could expand by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ascot Park is $1,381 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $783 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,320 a year against an average of $60,429. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Ascot Park is $52,320, and the average is $60,429. These values are lower than national averages, and compare to a median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest a median of $57,641 and an average of $66,575. The 2021 Census placed weekly personal income in the 45th percentile ($783 weekly) and household income in the 27th percentile.
The largest demographic category consists of 33.8% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,214 residents), which is similar to the broader region where 31.8% fall in this bracket. Home affordability is highly strained, with residents retaining just 81.8% of their income, which sits in the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ascot Park had 1,592 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 34% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Ascot Park consisted of 42.4% detached houses and 57.6% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached builds or apartments, compared to Adelaide metro where houses make up 75.2% and other options represent 24.9%. Owner-occupancy levels in the suburb reached 23.8%, which is below the metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties making up 31.0% and rental homes accounting for 45.2%. Repayments for mortgages averaged a median of $1,500 monthly, while the weekly rent median sat at $320, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320.
On a national scale, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ascot Park counted 1,592 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 55.8% of local homes, comprising couples with children at 19.8%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single parent arrangements at 11.1%. The other 44.2% of homes are non-family settings, which are divided into single-person households at 37.1% and group shared homes at 6.8%. The median occupancy rate of 2.2 residents per dwelling is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.6% of adults in Ascot Park hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 18.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic attainment is a distinct characteristic of the local community, with tertiary graduation levels reaching 35.6% of residents aged 15+ and outpacing the SA average of 25.7% as well as the SA4 regional rate of 28.1%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees account for 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ having completed trade or technical programs, including advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 18.8%. A large share of the community is engaged in study, with 28.6% of inhabitants registered in formal learning programs.
This student population includes 9.3% attending tertiary institutions, 7.5% in primary schools, and 4.4% enrolled in high schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ascot Park reaches 14 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit systems reveals 14 active transport access points within Ascot Park, incorporating both rail and bus networks. A total of 9 distinct routes service these locations, facilitating 1,039 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 172 meters from their closest boarding point. Since the locality is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 77%, compared to 10% utilizing the train and 7% choosing the bus. Households own an average of 0.9 vehicles, which is less than the metropolitan average.
A relatively small 8.5% of the working population works from home, according to data from the 2021 Census that might be affected by pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 148 daily journeys, which translates to roughly 74 weekly arrivals at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.1% of residents in Ascot Park report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Assessments of local mortality and illness by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb faces notable healthcare issues, with typical medical concerns appearing across multiple generations, while access to private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population (~1,829 people). The most widespread medical diagnoses locally are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.0 and 7.4% of the population, respectively, whereas 71.1% of residents reported having no ongoing illnesses, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Well-being indices for working-age individuals are generally average. Inhabitants aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (589 people), below the metropolitan average of 19.2%.
Senior citizen wellness displays some difficulties, with countrywide comparisons matching average levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.9% of Ascot Park residents were born overseas and 35.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.8%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community demonstrates a high degree of multiculturalism, with 38.9% of residents originating from other countries and 35.8% communicating in a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 35.1% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is particularly prominent at 9.6% of the local population, compared to a much lower 2.8% average for Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental heritage, the three largest background groups locally are English at 22.8% of the population, which is lower than the metropolitan average of 27.8%, followed by Australian at 19.4%, and Other ancestries at 17.5%, which is well above the regional average of 9.7%.
Certain ethnic groups also display distinct representation levels: Russian heritage is recorded at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% in the wider region), German ancestry is at 4.9% (compared to 5.1% regionally), and Lebanese backgrounds make up 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ascot Park is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 35.3% 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 34 years is notably below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher share of individuals aged 25 - 34 (22.0%) and a lower share of those aged 55 - 64 (8.2%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is also significantly higher than the Australian average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the demographic slice aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 5.4% to 6.5%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 9.4% to 8.2%.
Age projections point to substantial changes by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to increase by 34% by adding 80 residents to reach a total of 314, whereas the cohort aged 65 to 74 will grow by a modest 6% (16 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ascot Park
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,588 at the 2021 Census → 3,594 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 (SAL40044). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.