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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.
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The median house price in Lisarow is $1.30m, with units at $772k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Lisarow has an estimated 5,346 residents, up from 5,299 at the 2021 Census. That puts 492 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Lisarow has an estimated population of around 5,346, determined through AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and 6 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. This represents a gain of 47 people (0.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,299 people, drawing upon AreaSearch analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside the new address validations. The suburb of Lisarow maintains a density of 492 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for future expansion.
With a 0.9% increase since census, the suburb of Lisarow trails the wider SA3 area (2.7%) by only 1.8 percentage points, reflecting robust expansion fundamentals. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 69.0% of total recent population additions. Long-term demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 boundaries using 2022 as the base year, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government's SA2 level projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Aggregated age-specific growth trajectories are extended across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Under this modeling framework, the suburb of Lisarow is forecast to experience a minor overall contraction of 19 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments will expand, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is projected to gain 118 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Lisarow over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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Examining ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch, Lisarow records an annual average of around 6 residential approvals, totaling an estimated 32 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 6 so far in FY-25. With approximately 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction aligns closely with local demographic demand, sustaining balanced market conditions. New dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $718,000, pointing to builder emphasis on premium, higher-end residential stock.
On the non-residential front, $14.0 million in commercial development approvals has been logged this financial year, representing a moderate volume of commercial investment. Residential building activity in Lisarow sits 61.0% below regional average per person relative to Greater Sydney, a subdued pace that also trails the national benchmark and highlights planning limitations within an established urban setting. This constrained supply pipeline helps underpin value across existing housing stock. All recent residential building consists of detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile and family-oriented environment. Residential construction is delivering standalone homes at a rate higher than the existing profile (83.0% at Census), confirming enduring demand for spacious living. An estimated 1340 people per dwelling approval underscores the calm, low-scale development climate. Given projections of an unchanging or contracting resident base, Lisarow is likely to experience easing housing pressures, which may present favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lisarow
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lisarow, worth an estimated $3.52 billion. 7 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 economic and community momentum is heavily guided by capital works, planning frameworks, and major development activity. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 significant projects poised to influence the suburb, most notably the Pacific Highway And Manns Road Upgrade, Narara District Master Plan, Gosford Bypass, and Narara Ecovillage, as outlined in the following summary.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade
The Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade involves the extension and refurbishment of the existing neighborhood shopping center. The project is anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and focuses on enhancing the tenancy mix with health, beauty, food, and beverage services. As of early 2026, the center's official website indicates it is under upgrading, and GWPC continues to manage the extension works and refurbishment of the existing specialty shops.
Narara District Master Plan
Development and delivery of master plans for the Narara District including Lisarow, Wyoming, and Niagara Park to support housing, community infrastructure, and urban development within the Central Coast Council local government area.
Narara Valley Estate
Small residential subdivision on Deane Street in Narara providing new house and land lots within walking distance of Narara Valley High School and Narara railway station. Civil works and home construction are progressing with multiple builders marketing packages to first home buyers and local upgraders.
Wyoming Telecommunications Mobile Base Station
Development Application DA/1244/2025 lodged with Central Coast Council by Amplitel Pty Ltd for the construction of a new telecommunications facility and mobile base station at 172 Glennie Street, Wyoming. The proposal involves the installation of a new pole and associated antenna infrastructure to improve mobile coverage and network capacity for the surrounding community.
Henry Kendall Gardens Retaining Walls Replacement
Development application for the replacement of retaining walls ancillary to the existing Henry Kendall Gardens retirement village. The application is an amended version of a previous proposal.
Central Coast Local Roads Package
A comprehensive package of local road improvements across the Central Coast, including resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, pedestrian facilities, cycling infrastructure, 45 road pavement upgrades, and one road and drainage upgrade, funded by federal and state governments over multiple years.
Narara Community Centre
Narara Community Centre is an existing council-owned community facility at 2-12 Pandala Road, Narara, operated for community service programs and local activities. Current public sources confirm the centre remains in use, with hall bookings and Community SOS activities, and that recent site investment includes Ausgrid's 30.36 kW rooftop solar array linked to the Narara community battery rollout. No current public development application, approved construction program, tender or funded council capital works item for a centre and library redevelopment was found, so the record should be treated as an early planning or concept opportunity rather than a committed construction project.
Narara Ecovillage
Narara Ecovillage is a 64-hectare community title eco-housing development on the former Gosford horticultural research station. The sustainable community features a solar microgrid and battery, and is planned for ~150 low impact homes with shared facilities, food growing spaces, and integrated energy/water infrastructure. Stage 1 is complete. Stage 2 civil works finished in late 2023, with homes now under construction. A planning proposal is progressing to support a future Stage 3 with more diverse housing.
2,925 residents of Lisarow are employed, from a labour force of 2,981. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Workforce metrics for Lisarow indicate a capable local talent pool with substantial representation across essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and estimated yearly job growth of 3.6% according to AreaSearch data. In March 2026, employed residents reached 2,925, with joblessness tracking 2.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, while local labor force participation matched Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, Census records showed 33.7% of employed locals working remotely from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 conditions. The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
In particular, health care & social assistance forms a strong specialization, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional rate. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 6.9% of local workers versus 11.5% regionally. Comparing the Census working population against the local population indicates that a substantial share of resident workers travel outside the suburb for employment. During the 12 months to March 2026, analysis of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that both employment and the labor pool expanded by 3.6%, keeping local unemployment steady, whereas Greater Sydney logged employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9% alongside a slight decline in joblessness. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national forecasts across five and ten-year horizons provide context on future labor demand in Lisarow. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When mapped onto Lisarow's existing industry distribution, these projections indicate potential local employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, reflecting a weighted baseline model that does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lisarow is $2,087 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,465 a year against an average of $67,830. 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 AreaSearch postcode ATO figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Lisarow align with nationwide benchmarks, recording a median of $52,465 and an average of $67,830, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed figures reach approximately $57,879 (median) and $74,830 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 records place weekly household earnings at $2,087 (71st percentile) and individual earnings at the 51st percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 32.6% of residents (1,742 individuals), tracking closely with the broader region at 30.9%.
High-earning households generating over $3,000 per week comprise 30.9% of the suburb, fostering resilient discretionary spending. Shelter costs absorb 15.1% of income, leaving locals at the 73rd percentile for disposable earnings, alongside a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lisarow had 1,767 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,139 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. 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 data reveals that standalone houses make up 82.7% of the residential stock in Lisarow, with semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for 17.3%, contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 34.5%, exceeding Sydney metro levels, while mortgaged properties make up 51.1% and rental housing represents 14.4%. Monthly mortgage costs average a median of $2,139 and weekly median rent is $435, both lower than Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. In a nationwide context, Lisarow's mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lisarow counted 1,767 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% 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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Families form the primary household structure at 81.2%, made up of couples with children (43.1%), childless couples (25.7%), and single parent families (12.1%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 18.8%, consisting of lone person households (17.1%) and group households (1.5%). Average household density sits at a median of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in Lisarow hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,321 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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 educational attainment sits below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, with 23.9% of local residents possessing university qualifications. Among higher education degrees, bachelor degrees account for 16.3%, postgraduate qualifications make up 5.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.4%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications show strong representation, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (27.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). A substantial 30.2% of the local population is actively attending educational institutions. This student cohort comprises 10.3% attending primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lisarow reaches 37 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Transit infrastructure across Lisarow includes 37 operating train and bus stops connecting to 43 distinct routes that deliver 1,381 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is favorable, with locals situated an average of 326 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the residential orientation of the area, outbound travel prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and vehicle ownership sitting above regional norms at 1.8 per dwelling. In addition, 33.7% of working locals operated from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences. Across the local transit network, scheduled services average 197 trips per day, translating to around 37 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.5% of residents in Lisarow report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence by AreaSearch highlights elevated health concerns in Lisarow, with widespread chronic issues concentrated particularly among mature demographics. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 54% of the population (~2,873 people), slightly above the SA2 benchmark but below the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and asthma constitute the leading reported conditions, affecting 9.3 and 8.2% of residents, respectively, with 66.5% of the local population reporting no chronic ailments versus 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age adults experience chronic conditions at above-average rates.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 18.2% of the community (972 people), outpacing the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney and experiencing distinct health vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lisarow is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 7.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background metrics in Lisarow reflect a relatively uniform demographic profile, with 82.3% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 92.6% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation at 56.9% of the population, tracking above the Greater Sydney proportion of 49.2%. Ancestry data indicates that English heritage leads locally at 31.3% compared to the regional figure of 19.0%, followed by Australian ancestry at 29.9% versus 17.8% regionally, and Irish ancestry at 8.2%. Other distinct community representations include Korean ancestry at 0.6% in Lisarow (vs 1.1% regionally), Maltese at 0.5% (vs 1.0%), and Russian at 0.3% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lisarow is 41. 22.1% 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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The demographic distribution in Lisarow diverges from Greater Sydney, with AreaSearch August 2026 estimates showing 27.3% of the community in the 45 - 64 bracket compared to 22.6% regionally, while the 25 - 44 cohort accounts for 21.4% against 31.4% across Greater Sydney. The estimated median age sits at 41, matching the 2021 Census level and standing 4 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from the same Census. Since the Census, the 65+ demographic has risen from 16.8% to an estimated 18.2%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate that the elderly cohort will see the strongest growth, adding 186 residents (19%) to reach 1,159, whereas child, youth, and young adult groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lisarow
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,299 at the 2021 Census → 5,346 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 (SAL12352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.