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Kingswood (SA) has an estimated 2,564 residents. That puts 2,514 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is projected at approximately 2,564 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 10 people (0.4%) relative to the 2,554 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimate is derived from a resident total of 2,562, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 plus 7 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,513 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were almost exclusively supported by arrivals from overseas. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are applied, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is projected to experience a population rise slightly under the median of areas assessed by AreaSearch, adding 168 persons by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 figures, which represents a total expansion of 6.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Kingswood (SA) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from broader statistical regions, show that Kingswood averages about 5 authorised residential properties annually, totaling an estimated 25 homes approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Because the resident count has been shrinking in recent years, the volume of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, fostering a balanced market with healthy options for buyers, while newly constructed dwellings have an average value of $736,000, pointing to a focus by developers on upscale, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $11.4 million have been documented in the current financial year, indicating steady activity in commercial property development. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Kingswood permits new homes at roughly two-thirds the rate per resident, ranking in the 8th percentile of locations nationwide, which implies restricted options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing houses. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting a fully developed suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. The mix of new construction consists of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing a suburban character characterized by spacious family properties. Notably, the share of detached houses being built is higher than the historical baseline (53.0% at the Census), showing sustained interest in family-sized properties despite general density increases. With about 2560 people per single approval, Kingswood exhibits the profile of a stable, established area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is set to add 166 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Building activity is progressing at a speed that aligns reasonably well with this projected growth, though house hunters might experience heightened competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kingswood (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Kingswood (SA). A further 8 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12 million. 3 are already under construction. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance, Carmelite Retirement Living, the Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion, and the Ridge Park Master Plan, with the list below detailing the most relevant initiatives.
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Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance
Essential maintenance works on the retaining walls along Belair Road, below the Windy Point Lookout, to ensure the long-term structural integrity of the road.
Springbank Road Pedestrian Actuated Crossing
Installation of a Pedestrian Actuated Crossing (PAC) on Springbank Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and access. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments.
Highgate Village Streetscape Upgrade
Stage 1 upgrade of the Highgate Village Business Precinct, including new footpath paving, garden beds, street furniture, shade trees, and improved pedestrian access.
400 Fullarton Road Residential Development
Construct a three storey residential flat building containing thirteen (13) dwellings, and remove Significant Tree (Fiddlewood)
23 Riverdale Road Residential Development
Land Division (Torrens Title) to create 3 allotments from 1 existing allotment, construct 2 two-storey semi-detached dwellings with garages and verandahs and 1 two-storey storey detached dwelling with verandah and garage on boundary and combined fencing and retaining walls up to 2.6m in height.
322-324 Fullarton Road Townhouses
Collection of 10 luxurious two-storey townhouses with flexible floor plan options, modern design features, and Bosch kitchen appliances. Located in high-demand Fullarton suburb with easy access to amenities.
Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion
Expansion of a luxury residential care facility involves building a two-storey structure with 46 beds connecting to the existing facility. The project aims to increase total beds to 118, adding four apartments.
Ridge Park Master Plan
The City of Unley commenced the Master Plan process to explore the community's vision for Ridge Park and guide future improvements. The Plan's focus is improving junior sport services for a range of local clubs, schools, and associations. Council is also looking to strengthen the biodiversity and environmental values of the Park and to improving stormwater harvesting and reuse.
1,266 residents of Kingswood (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,281. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,068, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a substantial concentration of workers in professional services, a jobless rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.3% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of regional figures. As of March 2026, there are 1,266 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.7% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, while workforce engagement is notably lower at 58.3% compared to the 66.6% seen across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a moderate 16.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
Local employment is mostly concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The representation of workers in professional & technical fields is especially high, standing at 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing activities employ a mere 1.2% of the local workforce, compared to 4.3% across Greater Adelaide. Given the difference between the census working population and the resident population, this residential enclave appears to provide few local employment options. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider areas, the 12-month timeframe saw a 4.3% rise in employment alongside a 4.1% increase in the labour force, which pulled the unemployment rate down by 0.2 percentage points. For comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labour force expand by 4.0%, with a corresponding drop in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. The national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the area could rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingswood (SA) is $1,898 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $906 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,405 a year against an average of $87,579. The average runs 58% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 tax data from the ATO at the postcode level aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Kingswood has a median taxpayer income of $55,405 and an average of $87,579. These levels rank among the top tiers nationally, compared to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $61,040 for the median and $96,486 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and personal incomes around the 63rd percentile nationally.
The most common income bracket contains 26.6% of residents (682 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where 31.8% of the population falls into this category. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 32.7% receiving over $3,000 weekly, indicates strong financial capacity in the community. Residents retain 87.7% of their earnings after housing expenses, indicating high discretionary spending capacity, and the area is situated in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingswood (SA) had 912 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 26% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $333 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Kingswood consisted of 53.4% standalone houses and 46.6% other options like semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the Adelaide metro breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan rate, standing at 44.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (32.4%) or tenants (22.9%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,100 was notably above the Adelaide metro average, while the median weekly rent was $333, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,562 and $320.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Kingswood are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental prices remain below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingswood (SA) counted 912 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 34.6%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent households at 9.3%. The remaining 29.9% are non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 28.3% and group homes accounting for 2.4%. The average household size is 2.5 people, matching the metropolitan Adelaide average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.5% of adults in Kingswood (SA) hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,677 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,116 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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Residents display exceptionally high levels of educational attainment, with 45.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% within the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational training accounts for 20.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 11.1%. Enrolment in education is high, with 27.0% of the population engaged in formal study.
This student population includes 8.3% attending primary school, 7.2% enrolled in higher education, and 7.1% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingswood (SA) reaches 19 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 services in the suburb of Kingswood (SA) feature 19 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 26 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,305 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 144 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the principal mode of travel at 84%, followed by bus transit at 6%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 16.3% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services average 186 daily trips across the network, which translates to about 68 weekly trips at each active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.5% of residents in Kingswood (SA) report no long-term health condition. 12.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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 measures indicate below-average outcomes locally, based on evaluations by AreaSearch of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with overall disease rates being typical but elevated among older demographics relative to the national average. Conversely, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the local population (1,578 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 9.4% and 9.1% of the population respectively, while 65.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population is healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 30.9% of the population (792 people), exceeding the 19.2% rate for Greater Adelaide. While health outcomes for seniors present challenges, they rank lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kingswood (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays above-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% of residents born overseas and 13.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.2% of the community. In terms of relative concentration, Islam accounts for 1.4% of local residents, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. English ancestry is claimed by 30.0% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 24.3% and Scottish ancestry at 8.0%. Certain other ethnic backgrounds show distinct differences in representation compared to the wider region, with Polish ancestry at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally), German ancestry at 5.4% (compared to 5.1%), and French ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingswood (SA) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 21.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 49 years in the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is much higher than Greater Adelaide's median of 39 and the national benchmark of 38. The suburb has a notable concentration of residents aged 85 and over, making up 8.7% of the population compared to the national average of 2.2%, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are underrepresented at 8.1% relative to the Greater Adelaide average. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 8.1% to 10.4%, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 10.9% to 13.2%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.3% to 11.2%, and the 65 to 74 group decreased from 12.9% to 11.8%. Demographic modeling indicates the age structure will change significantly by 2041. The group aged 85 and older is projected to expand by 227 people (102%), growing from 223 to 451. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older will represent 94% of total population growth, pointing to a strongly aging local population, whereas population drops are projected for the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingswood (SA)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,554 at the 2021 Census → 2,564 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 (SAL40702). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.