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Kensington Grove has an estimated 2,706 residents, up from 2,050 at the 2021 Census — a change of 656 people, or 32.0%. Growth has averaged 5.5% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 240 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 280 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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Based on evaluation of ABS updates regarding demographics for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Kensington Grove is estimated to be approximately 2,706 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 656 people (32.0%) since the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 2,050 people. The modification is calculated from the resident population of 2,653, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 240 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This volume of population translates to a density ratio of 280 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial room per resident and potential capacity for additional expansion. The suburb of Kensington Grove's 32.0% growth since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%), as well as the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population growth in the suburb of Kensington Grove was mostly driven by interstate migration which accounted for roughly 66.0% of total population gains during recent times, though all components including overseas migration and natural growth made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions without this data, and for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data, are implemented. It is worth noting that these state projections do not provide age category breakdowns; therefore where used, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections going forward, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Kensington Grove expected to expand by 429 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing an increase of 13.9% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
220 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington Grove over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, broadly in line with 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics, apportioned from statistical area data, Kensington Grove has recorded roughly 44 new homes approved annually, totalling an estimated 220 homes over the last 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 39 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.8 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating strong demand that supports property values, new homes are being constructed at an average value of $431,000, demonstrating that builders are targeting the premium market with high-end projects.
Furthermore, $341.3 million in commercial development approvals have been logged this financial year, pointing to strong commercial development momentum. When compared with Greater Brisbane, Kensington Grove exhibits 130.0% higher new home approvals (per person), which should offer purchasers plenty of options. This volume is substantially above the national average, showing robust builder interest in the locality. Recent building consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the locality's traditional low density profile with a focus on family homes appealing to those wanting space. The area has roughly 63 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Looking forward, Kensington Grove is projected to expand by 376 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development trends, new housing supply should easily satisfy demand, presenting favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kensington Grove, worth an estimated $78 million. 6 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and retail. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Warrego Highway Upgrade Program, Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, Proposed Inland Rail Tunnel (Gowrie to Brisbane Port), and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K), with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Plainland Crossing - Endeavour Way Industrial Development
Industrial and bulky goods precinct within the Plainland Crossing town centre. The final release of commercial lots is actively being developed and marketed for showrooms, bulky goods, and warehousing. Fully serviced commercial lots with direct access to Warrego Highway via Gehrke Road. National retailers including Bunnings and Aldi are already established nearby.
Plainland Crossing
A master-planned residential and commercial community in Plainland, midway between Ipswich and Toowoomba on the Warrego Highway. The development delivers approximately 400 residential lots across multiple stages alongside an 11-hectare retail and commercial precinct now fully sold and occupied by national retailers including Bunnings, Aldi, and Woolworths. Commenced in 2015, the estate offers a range of lot sizes with underground power, NBN, and sewer connections, and includes multiple landscaped parks.
The Range View Estate
Acreage development offering vast plots of land for rural lifestyle. Focus on sustainable living, green spaces, and thoughtful infrastructure.
Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
A future major industrial and employment hub for South East Queensland. The project includes the delivery of catalytic trunk infrastructure and a proposed Ebenezer Intermodal Terminal to support the Inland Rail project.
Gainsborough Meadows Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Brassall, Ipswich, delivering new residential lots with local roads, drainage, and landscaping in staged releases. Close to schools, shopping, and transport with house and land packages marketed by Tribeca.
Eureka Brassall Expansion
Completed expansion delivering 51 new 2-bedroom rental villas within Eureka Gainsborough Lifestyle Village, including refurbished community facilities (pool house and community room). Staged handover in 2023 with final 11 villas completed and fully leased by Feb 2024.
Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre
Construction is underway on a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre at West Brassall / Emerald Hill. The project spans about 25,500 sqm and will deliver about 6,000 sqm of retail space, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty shops and kiosks, BWS, food and service tenancies, a medical and health precinct, outdoor dining and about 300 on-grade car parks. The centre is positioned to serve the growing Brassall and Emerald Hill residential catchment near the Warrego Highway connection and is due for completion in late April 2026.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
The $276 million Cunningham Highway upgrade will enhance one of the region's major arterial roads. This project aims to improve safety, reduce travel times, and accommodate increasing traffic volumes between Ipswich and surrounding areas.
1,364 residents of Kensington Grove are employed, from a labour force of 1,416. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,027, 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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Kensington Grove has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 13.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,364 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 11.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Primary employment sectors among residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The locality exhibits a specific employment concentration in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical has limited representation with 4.0% employment compared to 8.9% regionally. The largely residential sector seems to present limited local job options, as shown by the comparison of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 13.9% alongside a labour force expansion of 12.6%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 1.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can supply additional perspective into potential future demand within Kensington Grove. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary substantially between industry groups. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to Kensington Grove's employment profile indicates local employment should rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kensington Grove is $2,042 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $797 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,529 a year against an average of $70,205. 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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The suburb of Kensington Grove's income level is just above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Kensington Grove's median income among taxpayers is $61,529 and the average income stands at $70,205, which compares to figures for Greater Brisbane's of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,519 (median) and $78,180 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,042 weekly), while personal income sits at the 49th percentile.
Income analysis reveals 43.8% of the population (1,185 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the metropolitan region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 72nd percentile for disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington Grove had 685 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 63% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $368 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Kensington Grove, as assessed at the most recent Census, consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Kensington Grove matched that of Brisbane metro, at 26.1%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (63.3%) or rented (10.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,690, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $368, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, Kensington Grove's mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington Grove counted 685 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 904 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households are dominant at 83.9% of all households, consisting of 40.8% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 12.9% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.9% of adults in Kensington Grove hold a university qualification, including 7.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The region presents educational challenges, with university completion rates (10.9%) substantially lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a difficulty and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees lead at 7.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate credentials (1.2%). Trade and technical qualifications are highly visible, with 47.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (36.9%). Educational enrollment is remarkably high, with 28.4% of residents currently participating in formal study. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.7% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kensington Grove means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 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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64.3% of residents in Kensington Grove report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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 statistics show substantial difficulties facing Kensington Grove, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with a range of health issues having noticeable impacts on both younger and older demographic segments, and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1,488 people). The most frequent medical conditions in the locality were found to be mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 10.8 and 9.3% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% reported themselves as completely free of medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population experiences notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (392 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings broadly matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kensington Grove is largely Australian-born, at 87.7% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.0%) and English (29.6%). 3.1% 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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Kensington Grove was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.1% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Kensington Grove was found to be Christianity, which makes up 47.3% of people in Kensington Grove. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.5% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parentage (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kensington Grove are Australian, comprising 30.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 23.2%, English, comprising 29.6% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.5% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 8.3% of Kensington Grove (vs 4.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Dutch at 2.0% (vs 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington Grove is 37. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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At 37 years, Kensington Grove's median age is nearly matching the Greater Brisbane average of 36 while also very close to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Kensington Grove has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (15.0%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (11.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.2% to 4.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.4% to 15.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Kensington Grove's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 25%, adding 88 residents to reach 446. In contrast, both 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 age groups will see reduced numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington Grove
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 — 240 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,050 at the 2021 Census → 2,706 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 (SAL31508). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.