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Mansfield Park has an estimated 4,569 residents, down from 4,608 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 3,939 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 population adjustments for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mansfield Park has an estimated population of 4,569 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 39 individuals (0.8%) relative to the Census in 2021, when 4,608 people were recorded. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,557, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 alongside an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date.
With these numbers, the local population density stands at 3,938 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land. The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 89.0% of the overall increase. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age group released by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are applied, utilizing a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the area is projected to experience population growth that exceeds the national median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 842 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 18.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Mansfield Park over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 3.1 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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AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from broader statistical data, indicates that the suburb of Mansfield Park averages approximately 14 approved dwellings annually. This includes an estimated 71 residential approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 4 approvals registered during the current FY-26. Given the population decline observed in recent times, this level of construction has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for buyers, with new residential projects averaging an estimated construction cost of $335,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $3.9 million for the current financial year, reinforcing the residential character of the neighborhood.
Building approval rates in the suburb of Mansfield Park are significantly lower than those across Greater Adelaide, coming in at 64.0% below the metropolitan average per resident. This restricted volume of new supply generally helps sustain demand and prices for existing homes. The rate also trails the national benchmark, suggesting a mature local market and potential geographical or regulatory limits on new construction. Of the new residential projects approved, 62.0% are detached houses while 38.0% consist of attached dwellings, offering a diverse selection ranging from townhouses and units to traditional family properties. The presence of approximately 1016 residents for every single dwelling approval underscores the established state of the local property market. Based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, the suburb of Mansfield Park is expected to add 830 residents by 2041. Although local construction activity matches these long-term growth forecasts, prospective buyers may face increased competition for housing as population numbers climb.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Mansfield Park. A further 6 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.39 billion. 4 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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, major planning initiatives, and developments play a key role in driving regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. The most relevant developments include Woodville Place, the Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal, the Redevelopment of The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre, and Our Port.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
Woodville Place
A 5.2-hectare master-planned urban renewal project in Woodville Gardens. The development will create 154 new homes in total, including 37 affordable house and land packages and 30 homes for public housing. The staged redevelopment began in 2023 with an estimated completion in 2026. The community is located close to the city, schools, shops, and public transport.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
Rosewater Loop Project
A community project developing a shared path for walking and riding, incorporating landscaping, community facilities, and public art. Key elements include the installation of water points, construction of gravel and sealed paths, and the addition of signage and artwork to enhance community pride and deter vandalism.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
St Clair
A master-planned community being developed on the site of the former Cheltenham Racecourse. The development includes a variety of housing types, parks, wetlands, and a retail precinct, creating a new residential hub in Adelaide's west.
2,239 residents of Mansfield Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,380. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 63.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,613, about 79% 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 suburb of Mansfield Park features a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.4% over the preceding year based on aggregated data. As of March 2026, there are 2,239 employed residents. The local unemployment rate stands 2.1% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labor force is slightly lower than the metropolitan standard, registering at 63.8% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show that only 5.9% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and accommodation & food. Specialization in manufacturing is highly pronounced locally, with the proportion of workers in this field reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, education & training is underrepresented, employing only 4.6% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Adelaide. The mismatch between the census working population and the resident population suggests that this residential neighborhood offers few local jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from regional statistics, the recent 12-month period saw employment rise by 6.4% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, which led to a 2.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, the labor force increase by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Industry employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will perform differently. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mansfield Park is $1,390 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $534 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,079 a year against an average of $50,587. 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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Aggregated ATO data from postcode statistics for the financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Mansfield Park recorded a median income of $45,079 and an average income of $50,587. These amounts are below national averages, and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $49,664 for the median and $55,732 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings were positioned at the 5th percentile ($534 weekly), while household incomes fared better, matching the 28th percentile.
The dominant household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 35.3% of the community (1,612 people), similar to the broader metropolitan region where 31.8% of households fall into this category. Financial pressure from housing costs is substantial, with residents retaining only 82.5% of their income, placing the area in the 26th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mansfield Park had 1,492 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 9% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $288 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 mix in the suburb of Mansfield Park consisted of 66.8% separate houses and 33.2% other types of housing, such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across Greater Adelaide. The home ownership rate stood at 22.9%, trailing the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (34.9%) or occupied by tenants (42.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the metropolitan median of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $288, compared to $320 across Greater Adelaide.
On a national level, local mortgage costs are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mansfield Park counted 1,492 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 38% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of local households at 74.1%, which is made up of couples with children (38.4%), couples without children (16.2%), and single parent families (17.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.9% of households, with single person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 5.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Mansfield Park hold a university qualification, including 18.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 197 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,014 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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In the suburb of Mansfield Park, 25.8% of residents hold a university qualification, which is slightly below the national rate of 30.4%, indicating a solid level of educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (17.0%). The rate of enrollment in education is high, with 33.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group is distributed across primary schooling (10.8%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary or higher education programs (7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mansfield Park reaches 17 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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 transit analysis shows that the suburb of Mansfield Park has 17 active transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops serve 13 separate routes that combine to provide 1,000 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly convenient, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 177 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by buses at 8%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.4.
A relatively low 5.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions at the time. Bus services average 142 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 58 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.9% of residents in Mansfield Park report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Based on evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch, health outcomes in the suburb of Mansfield Park trail wider averages, with common medical issues being slightly more prevalent among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of the population holding a policy (about 2,149 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues reported by residents, affecting 6.4% and 6.2% of the population respectively.
However, 75.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 67.9% average across Greater Adelaide. Residents under the age of 65 exhibit better than average health outcomes. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 11.4% of the population (520 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%, with national health rankings for this group aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.1% of Mansfield Park residents were born overseas and 68.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (23.7%) and English (11.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Mansfield Park stands out nationally for its cultural diversity, with 56.1% of the population born outside Australia and 68.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.4% of residents. The most significant divergence from regional patterns is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 19.9% of the population, a rate far higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in the suburb of Mansfield Park are Vietnamese at 23.7% of the population (far exceeding the regional average of 1.2%), Other ancestries at 19.3% (above the metropolitan average of 9.7%), and English at 11.3% (notably below the regional average of 27.8%).
Other ethnic groups showing notable differences from regional averages include Serbian ancestry at 1.9% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Filipino at 3.7% (compared to 1.0%), and Polish at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mansfield Park is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.3% 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 in the suburb of Mansfield Park is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (17.2%) but a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (6.7%). Since the Census in 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 14.8% to 16.5% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 12.5%.
Long-term demographic modeling indicates significant shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow the fastest at 30%, adding 173 residents to total 745.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mansfield Park
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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,608 at the 2021 Census → 4,569 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 (SAL40822). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.