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Glenvale has an estimated 8,974 residents, up from 8,120 at the 2021 Census — a change of 854 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. 224 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 616 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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Following assessment of ABS population figures for the surrounding region and fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Glenvale's population is projected to be approximately 8,974 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 854 residents (10.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,120 individuals. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 8,870, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 224 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 615 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space per resident and room for future growth.
The suburb of Glenvale's 10.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (9.2%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.0% of all population increases recently, though natural expansion and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas excluded from this data, and for any years after 2032, Queensland State Government projections for SA2 areas released in 2023 and based on 2021 figures are implemented. These state-level projections lack age splits; consequently, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data) to each age bracket. Looking at future demographic patterns, substantial population growth is anticipated, putting the area in the top quarter of Australian non-metropolitan zones, with projections indicating a rise of 3,627 residents to 2041 using combined SA2 data, representing a total increase of 39.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
249 new dwellings have been approved in Glenvale over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 94, running ahead of 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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AreaSearch assessment of building approvals from the ABS indicates that Glenvale average about 49 residential approvals annually, with a total of 249 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 87 during the current FY-26 period. Because approximately 3.8 people moved to the area for every built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and buyer rivalry, while newly constructed properties carry an average value of $408,000. Relative to the Rest of Qld, Glenvale has comparable per-capita construction rates, indicating a balanced market in line with the wider territory.
Recent building activity consists of 97.0% detached homes and 3.0% medium and high-density dwellings, which maintains the low-density profile of the area through an emphasis on single-family houses for buyers wanting space. This new building activity favors separate houses more than existing stock indicates (77.0% at the Census), highlighting persistent demand for family residences despite rising density. With roughly 97 people for every approval, Glenvale shows signs of being a developing market. Long-term forecasts indicate Glenvale will add 3,523 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Should local construction velocities remain unchanged, the supply of homes may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and support higher 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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenvale, worth an estimated $201 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.88 billion. 17 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by regional infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and local planning. AreaSearch has tracked 15 projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Key initiatives include Glenvale Town Centre, Gainsborough Lodge, Alford Grove, and Glenvale Health Hub, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Glenvale Town Centre
A 6.06-hectare master-planned mixed-use precinct designed to serve the expanding Toowoomba community. The development is anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket with an innovative e-commerce hub. The centre includes specialty retail, fast food outlets, a 7-Eleven service station, a tavern, and essential services such as medical facilities, childcare, and indoor sports spaces. It is estimated to create over 700 jobs during construction and operation.
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge is a masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, on the western edge of Toowoomba, developed on the site of a former thoroughbred horse stud by Wagner Corporation and Richards Group. Council approvals to date cover Stages 1 to 9, comprising 396 lots across roughly 42.2 hectares, with the finished community expected to house over 5,000 new residents. Stage One sold out and completed construction in late 2025, Stage Two (49 lots) is underway and due late 2026, with Stages Three and Four following through 2027.Lots range from approximately 530m2 to 953m2, set among tree-lined avenues, walking trails, future parks, and a planned village centre reusing the site's heritage stable buildings.
Alford Grove
Alford Grove is a 314-lot masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, west of Toowoomba. The estate features extensive parklands, more than 5 km of walking and cycling trails, playgrounds and landscaped open space. Construction is well advanced with multiple completed stages and the final land releases, including Stage 9, now selling.
Glenvale Health Hub
A completed multi-building health hub providing GP-led medical services, allied health suites, pharmacy, pathology and imaging, with extensive on-site parking, serving the Glenvale and western Toowoomba community.
Essence Estate Cotswold Hills
A residential subdivision by Homecorp Property Group featuring Stages 1-4 with 363 lots completed and Stages 5-10 with additional 170 lots proposed. Total estimated value of $38.5 million across all stages.
Glenvale Road Townhouses
New townhouse development offering 10 residences in Harristown.
South St, Glenvale
Development site for potential residential uses, including townhouses and retirement living, overlooking Council green space.
Glenvale Christian School Expansion
Construction of a two-storey building including two classrooms on the lower floor each with a capacity for 20 students, an assembly area on the top floor for 150 students, and a large storage room. The expansion includes an advanced communications system integrated with the schools existing infrastructure, multiple access points with wide concrete pathways, and a suspended concrete bridge for disability-friendly access to accommodate growing student numbers.
4,774 residents of Glenvale are employed, from a labour force of 4,935. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,765, about 75% 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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Glenvale features a skilled resident labor force with solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.3% based on compiled statistical area statistics from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 4,774 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.7% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while participation in the workforce was typical (67.9% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census records show a minor 6.0% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind. Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The region displays a notable concentration in manufacturing, where the employment proportion is 1.8 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.2% of the local workforce, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. This largely residential sector appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the local labor pool contracted by 7.0% and overall employment fell by 8.2% during the year ending March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.3%, and unemployment tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Glenvale. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but rates differ widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce suggests Glenvale employment will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenvale is $1,641 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $827 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,816 a year against an average of $61,204. 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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Based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Glenvale is $49,816, with an average income of $61,204. This sits below the national average and compares to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $55,475 (median) and $68,157 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are all moderate in Glenvale, falling between the 44th and 54th percentiles.
Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 41.3% of residents (3,706 people), which matches the broader region where this group makes up 31.7%. Housing affordability challenges are major, with only 84.6% of income remaining, placing the area in the 45th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenvale had 2,964 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,525 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Glenvale at the time of the last Census consisted of 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. The level of home ownership in Glenvale was lower than the regional rate, standing at 26.6%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (29.1%) or occupied by renters (44.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,525 was below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to $345 regionally.
On a national level, Glenvale's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenvale counted 2,964 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,276 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 24% 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 the majority of households at 71.6%, consisting of couples with children at 27.6%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single parents at 13.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.4%, with single-person households at 23.8% and group living situations at 4.5%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Glenvale hold a university qualification, including 13.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,104 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 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 local community experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (18.2%) falling well below the national mark of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate studies (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (29.5%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 30.4% of local residents actively participating in formal study. This comprises 9.8% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenvale reaches 14 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 650 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transit assessment indicates 14 active transit stops operating in Glenvale, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 1 routes, delivering 111 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is considered low, with residents living an average of 646 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a primarily residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 96% of residents. Dwellings average 1.5 vehicles each. A minor 6.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show pandemic influences).
Transit frequency averages 15 daily trips across the network, which is roughly 7 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.1% of residents in Glenvale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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Health indicators point to notable difficulties in Glenvale, according to AreaSearch assessment of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with various health conditions affecting both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population (~4,618 people). The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 9.7 and 8.8% of the population, respectively, while 66.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age individuals experience higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.6% of the population (1,579 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents show some challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenvale is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 13.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.5%) and English (27.3%). 3.8% 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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Glenvale shows similar levels of cultural diversity to the wider region, with citizens making up 88.1% of the population, 83.5% of residents born in Australia, and 86.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 60.6% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Glenvale are Australian at 28.5%, English at 27.3%, and Other at 8.1%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: German is highly represented at 7.7% of Glenvale (compared to 4.7% regionally), Filipino at 2.3% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal at 3.8% (compared to 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenvale is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 33.9% 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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With a median age of 33, Glenvale is considerably younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is heavily represented at 18.3% compared to Regional Qld, while the 45 - 54 bracket is less common at 9.0%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age cohort has increased from 17.3% to 18.3% of the population. On the other hand, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.0% to 11.0% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.4% to 9.0%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic projections show notable changes in the age profile. Leading these changes, the 25 to 34 cohort is projected to expand by 55% (896 people), moving from 1,642 to 2,539. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group will experience a modest rise of 10% (137 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenvale
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 8 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 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) | 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 — 224 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,120 at the 2021 Census → 8,974 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 (SAL31174). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.