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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Ipswich has an estimated 2,563 residents, up from 2,468 at the 2021 Census — a change of 95 people, or 3.8%. That puts 613 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 regional demographic releases alongside newly validated post-Census addresses by AreaSearch, the suburb of Ipswich reaches an estimated count of approximately 2,563 people as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 95 people (3.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,468 people. This trajectory is calculated from an estimated resident count of 2,562 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 9 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With 613 persons per square kilometer, the local density provides substantial physical space per resident along with scope for future expansion.
International arrivals served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 76.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline) are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For unrepresented areas or projections extending beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling from 2023 (utilising 2021 figures) is integrated. Because state datasets omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates cohort weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 with 2022 baseline data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Ipswich is slated for top-decile national expansion, with combined SA2 models anticipating an influx of 1,581 persons to 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 61.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Ipswich over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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 the local market has averaged roughly 6 dwellings approved annually, generating an estimated total of 31 homes across the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 1.2 new residents per year per residential completion over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction volume aligns closely with demographic demand to sustain balanced market conditions. New residential construction reflects an average cost of $494,000 per dwelling, while non-residential activity is highlighted by $161.4 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Residential building volumes remain subdued compared to Greater Brisbane, lagging the broader metropolitan per-capita rate by 79.0%. Such restrained supply tends to underpin buyer interest and capital values across established stock, while falling below national benchmarks due to the established nature of the suburb and local planning controls. Among newly approved dwellings, detached houses represent 57.0% and attached dwellings account for 43.0%, delivering an expanding array of medium-density formats catering from family layouts to entry-level options. A ratio of 642 people per approved dwelling highlights the restrained pace of local development. Demographic projections indicate that the local community will expand by 1,580 residents through to 2041 according to recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should building rates persist at current levels, housing delivery could lag demographic expansion, heightening competition across the market and placing upward pressure on home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ipswich
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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 Ipswich, worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $97.1 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 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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Public capital works, planning frameworks, and strategic developments significantly shape local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 priority projects across the catchment, including major undertakings such as Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2, Ipswich Better Bus Network, Ipswich Smart City Program, and Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension.
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Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension
Stage 6 delivers the final missing link of the Brassall Bikeway, connecting the existing pathway at North Ipswich to the Ipswich CBD across the Bremer River. The scope includes a dedicated lift and ramp infrastructure linking the riverbank bikeway level directly to the Bradfield Bridge. Once completed, it creates a continuous 14km active transport network linking Brassall and Wulkuraka to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and Ipswich central.
North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
Scenic Views Estate Brassall
Residential development project in Brassall featuring family homes with scenic views. Development includes infrastructure for roads, utilities, and landscaping to support new housing in growing Springfield-Ipswich corridor. Situated just 6km northwest of the Ipswich CBD, enjoying wonderful district views of the surrounding bushland, with great access to the Warrego Highway and Ipswich rail lines.
Cross Street Kerb and Channel Rehabilitation
Reconstruction of kerb, channel, and road pavement on a section of Cross Street, Raceview. This project is part of Ipswich City Council's 2025-2026 Capital Works Program focused on rehabilitating aging infrastructure in established suburbs. The work includes full pavement reconstruction to improve drainage, road condition, and safety for road users and pedestrians.
Raceview Rise
Boutique residential land release offering 22 generously sized lots ranging from 450 sqm to 800 sqm in a family-friendly cul-de-sac position. Located in an established pocket of Raceview, the development features fully serviced lots with water, sewerage, underground power, and NBN coverage. Positioned just 6km from Ipswich CBD with convenient access to schools, parks, shopping centers, and transport links including arterial roads and rail connections to Brisbane, Toowoomba, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
1,173 residents of Ipswich are employed, from a labour force of 1,323. Unemployment sits at 11.3%, with participation at 59.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,714, about 3.0 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 includes strong representation across vital services sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 11.3% and annual employment growth of 13.1% based on aggregated statistical district data from AreaSearch. By March 2026, employed locals reached 1,173 residents, though joblessness sits 7.0% above the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and the participation rate of 59.8% trails the regional figure of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, approximately 13.5% of workers operated remotely from home, reflecting conditions influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local employment is concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
In health care & social assistance, the local employment share stands at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction demonstrates lower engagement, employing 6.7% of local workers relative to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With 4.5 workers recorded for every resident at the Census, the precinct serves as a major employment destination that draws personnel from across neighbouring districts. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures across the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs grew by 13.1% alongside a 9.3% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 3.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% increase in employment and a 3.4% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project wider labour demand, showing nationwide employment expanding by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Aligning these industry trajectories with local job concentrations suggests local employment could lift by 6.8% over five years and 14.3% across ten years, based on a proportional industry weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ipswich is $1,134 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $593 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,670 a year against an average of $47,603. 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate local earnings remain below national figures, recording a median income of $42,670 and an average income of $47,603. These figures sit below Greater Brisbane, where median earnings reach $58,236 and average earnings stand at $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach $47,517 (median) and $53,011 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual measures, local incomes track between the 9th and 10th percentiles nationally. The largest segment, covering 25.8% of residents (661 people), earns between $400 - 799, whereas 33.3% of workers regionally sit in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket.
Financial strain is pronounced, with remaining income at 80.0%, placing the area in the 7th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ipswich had 891 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 15% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show the local dwelling mix comprises 67.7% separate houses and 32.3% medium-to-high density formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Outright home ownership stands at 18.7%, trailing regional levels, with mortgaged properties accounting for 24.2% and rental accommodation making up 57.2%. Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500 and a median weekly rent of $250, both below metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380. Compared with Australian benchmarks, local mortgages sit beneath the $1,863 national median, while rents remain well under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ipswich counted 891 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 43% 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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Family arrangements constitute 52.0% of local living structures, encompassing couples without children (18.5%), couples with children (18.1%), and single parent families (14.2%). Non-family residences account for 48.0%, driven by lone person households at 42.5% and group households at 5.5%. The typical occupancy rate of 2.1 people per home is smaller than the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Ipswich hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,783 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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Tertiary attainment levels in the area sit below regional standards, with 22.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 15.7%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education shows solid uptake, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (27.7%). Student engagement remains substantial, with 32.2% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort is distributed across secondary education (11.1%), primary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (6.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ipswich means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.5% of residents in Ipswich report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 13.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.8 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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Analysis of chronic conditions and mortality statistics by AreaSearch highlights significant health considerations across age groups, accompanied by private health insurance coverage of approximately 46% of the population (~1,180 people). This uptake falls behind the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 55.8% and the broader Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 13.7 and 10.5% of the community, while 55.5% of residents report no chronic illnesses, compared to 69.2% regionally. Chronic ailments present challenges for working-age adults, while residents aged 65 and over account for 24.1% of the population (617 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion seen across Greater Brisbane and tracking in line with national older-age health benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ipswich is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (22.9%). 5.6% 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 an established domestic profile, with Australian citizens making up 85.0% of residents, 82.4% born in Australia, and 90.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of residents, while Judaism shows a higher relative local concentration of 0.3% compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Ancestry records show predominant representation from English (28.3%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.5%) lineages. Other ancestries show notable variances against regional norms, including German heritage at 6.2% locally (versus 4.2% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage at 5.6% (versus 2.1%), and Welsh background at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ipswich is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.4% 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 local age profile exhibits a strong concentration of mature residents, with retirees and seniors (65+) comprising 24.1% of the population as of August 2026, compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, while residents aged 25 - 44 represent 24.0% versus 30.6% regionally. The estimated median age of 45 matches the 2021 Census figure, sitting 9 years above Greater Brisbane's 36 and higher than the Australian Census median of 38. The 45 - 64 age group has contracted from 27.5% at the Census to an estimated 25.2%, while the senior cohort is projected to expand by 734 residents (119%) to reach 1,352 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ipswich
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 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) | 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,468 at the 2021 Census → 2,563 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 (SAL31405). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.