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Ferryden Park has an estimated 4,396 residents, down from 4,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 2.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 3,603 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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Ferryden Park has an estimated population of approximately 4,396 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS updates and recent address validations by AreaSearch. Compared to the 4,495 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a decrease of 99 individuals (2.2%). This figure is calculated from a resident base of 4,389, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 12 new addresses verified since the Census. The suburb of Ferryden Park has a population density of 3,603 residents per square kilometer, which places it in the top quartile of locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch.
Recent population growth was driven largely by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 89.0% of all demographic gains. Projections for each SA2 region from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any projections extending past 2032, regional and LGA age-category forecasts published by the SA State Government in 2023 based on 2021 numbers are used, with LGA growth figures aggregated to SA2 levels using weighted proportions. Based on these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Ferryden Park is expected to experience population growth that exceeds the median of Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating a rise of 865 residents by 2041, which represents an overall increase of 19.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Ferryden Park over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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Ferryden Park has averaged roughly 10 annual building approvals, resulting in an estimated 53 new dwellings over the previous 5 financial years, based on statistical area building data from the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch. During the current financial year of FY-26, no development approvals have been registered. The new housing supply has likely balanced demand given the local population decrease, providing prospective buyers with sufficient options, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $335,000. Additionally, commercial development has been quiet, with $2.0 million in commercial approvals recorded so far this financial year.
Compared to the wider Greater Adelaide region, development activity in Ferryden Park is quite low, tracking at 72.0% below the per-capita average for the region. This limited volume of new building typically sustains demand and reinforces values for established properties. This trend is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential geographic or regulatory constraints on new development. Houses make up 62.0% of recent builds, while medium and high-density formats comprise 38.0%, showing an increasing selection of medium-density dwellings that provide options across different price ranges, from standard family homes to more budget-friendly compact spaces. A ratio of approximately 551 residents per dwelling approval reflects the established state of the local housing market. Looking forward, the population of Ferryden Park is projected to rise by 858 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive stronger price appreciation.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects close to Ferryden Park, worth an estimated $1.7 billion. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified no current projects expected to impact this location. Major projects in the broader region include the Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal, The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Redevelopment, the Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Stage Three of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment, with the primary details of those most relevant outlined below.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
Woodville Place
A 5.2-hectare master-planned urban renewal project in Woodville Gardens. The development will create 154 new homes in total, including 37 affordable house and land packages and 30 homes for public housing. The staged redevelopment began in 2023 with an estimated completion in 2026. The community is located close to the city, schools, shops, and public transport.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
414-418 Prospect Road, Kilburn Development
43-apartment residential development featuring modern design and amenities in the growing Kilburn area, with completion expected in 2025. Two-storey low-rise development.
Northern Adelaide Suburbs Road Upgrades
Program of road safety, access and congestion upgrades and planning studies across northern Adelaide. Completed works include several junction and roundabout upgrades, while further work is focused on Curtis Road and Dalkeith Road planning, the funded Curtis Road level crossing removal at Munno Para, the Heaslip Road and Curtis Road roundabout, and the Curtis Road and Andrews Road signalised intersection to support population growth and new housing in the northern suburbs.
2,230 residents of Ferryden Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,365. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,611, about 82% 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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Ferryden Park has a workforce characterized by manufacturing and industrial experience, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.2% over the prior year, based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Employed residents numbered 2,230 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.9% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Participation in the labor force is slightly low at 63.7%, compared to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census data showed that a minor proportion of residents, only 7.1%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing represents a major specialization for the area, employing residents at a rate 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is underrepresented, employing only 5.1% of the workforce in Ferryden Park compared to 9.3% across Greater Adelaide. The mismatch between the census counts for the working population and the resident population suggests that this highly residential suburb offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 6.2% while the labor force expanded by 3.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 2.5 percentage points, based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical areas. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2% and the labor force grow by 4.0%, resulting in a decline in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment demand in Ferryden Park. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to estimate potential trends. Though the overall national workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific national growth rates onto the local job mix suggests that employment in Ferryden Park could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ferryden Park is $1,253 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $548 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,261 a year against an average of $51,913. 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 from financial year 2023, incomes in Ferryden Park track below the national benchmark, with a median of $46,261 and an average of $51,913. These figures are lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, the current figures would stand at approximately $50,966 for the median and $57,193 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Ferryden Park place between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally.
The largest income group comprises 29.7% of the local population (1,305 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan area where this bracket accounts for 31.8%. Financial strain from housing is high, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ferryden Park had 1,634 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 6% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $242 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Ferryden Park was composed of 69.8% standalone houses and 30.1% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other configurations), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Ferryden Park lagged behind the metropolitan Adelaide average, standing at 23.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (32.6%) or rented (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $242, compared to the regional figure of $320.
Nationally, Ferryden Park's housing costs are comparatively low, with mortgages significantly below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ferryden Park counted 1,634 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.1%, which consists of 32.5% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent households. The remaining 31.9% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 27.7% and group housing making up 4.1%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Ferryden Park hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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University qualification rates in Ferryden Park stand at 25.5%, slightly below the national rate of 30.4%, pointing to a reasonably competitive educational profile. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational education has been completed by 24.1% of residents aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificates at 16.3%. Enrolment in education is high, with 31.0% of the population participating in formal study. This student cohort includes 9.1% attending primary school, 7.5% in tertiary programs, and 7.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ferryden Park reaches 14 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transport analysis lists 14 operational transit stops in Ferryden Park, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops accommodate 13 separate routes, providing 1,068 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work, with cars remaining the main transport method at 87% and buses used by 8%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A small portion of the workforce, 7.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 152 trips daily, which represents approximately 76 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.9% of residents in Ferryden Park report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health indicators in Ferryden Park are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions occurring at typical rates overall, although they are higher than national averages among older age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 48% of the population (~2,091 people) holding coverage. This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent medical issues reported, affecting 6.9% and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 74.9% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with a low incidence of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.7% of the population (646 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Although seniors experience some health difficulties, their outcomes rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.8% of Ferryden Park residents were born overseas and 63.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (17.9%) and Australian (13.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ferryden Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 52.8% of the population born outside of Australia and 63.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.8% of residents. The suburb has a notable concentration of Buddhist residents, who make up 16.7% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Ferryden Park are Vietnamese at 17.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 1.2%, Other at 17.5%, which is higher than the regional average of 9.7%, and Australian at 13.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 22.8%.
Other notable ethnic groups include Serbian at 1.7% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Indian at 5.8% (compared to 2.3% regionally), and Greek at 3.3% (compared to 2.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ferryden Park is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.0% 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 36 years in Ferryden Park is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide region, Ferryden Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (17.9%) but a smaller share of seniors aged 75 - 84 (4.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 16.4% to 17.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 13.3%. Demographics are expected to shift by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 age bracket which is projected to grow by 31% (182 people), increasing from 584 to 767.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ferryden 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,495 at the 2021 Census → 4,396 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 (SAL40434). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.