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Park Avenue has an estimated 5,538 residents, up from 5,292 at the 2021 Census — a change of 246 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 1,273 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside validated post-Census address additions, the suburb of Park Avenue records an estimated count of approximately 5,538 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census total of 5,292 people, this represents an expansion of 246 people (4.6%). This upward trend is derived from the 5,538 resident population figure determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 together with 16 validated new addresses logged post-Census. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,273 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
With a 4.6% expansion rate since the census, the suburb of Park Avenue sits within 2.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (7.5%), highlighting solid demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, generating roughly 39.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and interstate arrivals also delivered positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as across horizons extending post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (benchmarked to 2021 data) are integrated. Because these state forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 based on 2022 figures) across respective cohorts. Long-term modeling places the suburb of Park Avenue within the lower quartile of nationwide regional expansion, with consolidated SA2 data pointing to an addition of 215 persons by 2041, translating to an aggregate 3.9% rise across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals across Park Avenue remain subdued, registering an average of 1 approvals per year (with a cumulative total of 8 across the past five years). Constrained construction volumes of this nature frequently occur in regional settings where residential requirements are modest and building activity is restricted by local demand along with infrastructure limits. It is worth noting that due to the limited baseline volume, single residential building undertakings can noticeably alter year-on-year growth measures and comparative metrics. Building activity across Park Avenue is substantially lower than levels recorded throughout Rest of Qld, while also trailing broader nationwide metrics.
Concurrently, all recent residential construction has been exclusively concentrated in standalone houses, preserving the locality's low-density rural character and open layout. With roughly 2211 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects an established residential market. Long-range forecasts indicate that Park Avenue will add 215 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If residential building activity continues at its current subdued pace, dwelling creation could fall behind population intake, potentially heightening competition for homes and driving upward movement in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Park Avenue
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Park Avenue, worth an estimated $122 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.65 billion. 17 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades serve as primary catalysts for local market performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Prominent developments include the Mildura Rise Estate, the Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road, the North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection, and the Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor).
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Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton
Spotlight Group large format retail development beside the existing Spotlight store near Moores Creek Road and Yaamba Road. The current approved scheme includes a 2500 sqm stand-alone Anaconda anchor store, additional large format retail tenancies, loading areas, signage, landscaping, bicycle parking and more than 230 car spaces. Rockhampton Regional Council approved amended plans in 2025, tenders were called in mid-2025, and Paynters was reported as the builder with construction expected to commence in early 2026.
Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor)
A large format retail development on the corner of Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway) and Moores Creek Road in Park Avenue, anchored by a 2,500 square metre Anaconda showroom. Following an approved change application in March 2025, the project now comprises six showroom tenancies plus advertising signage, with the previously proposed shopping centre, smaller shops and 24-hour service station components removed. The site provides 258 car parking spaces and is owned by the Spotlight Retail Group through SPG Developments.The development brings additional outdoor, lifestyle and homewares retail to the northern Rockhampton retail strip on the Bruce Highway.
Anaconda Rockhampton Retail Store
Large format outdoor and sporting goods retail store operated by Anaconda, part of the Spotlight Group. The store opened in December 2016 in the former Webbers Retravision location within Stockland Rockhampton shopping center. Anaconda specializes in camping, fishing, hiking, 4WD equipment, outdoor clothing and footwear, water sports equipment, and cycling gear. The store serves the Rockhampton region providing outdoor adventure and sporting equipment to the community.
Former Bunnings Site Redevelopment
Multi-staged mixed-use redevelopment of the former Bunnings Warehouse site (2.66 ha) at 452-488 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens. The project features a full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, specialty retail stores, outdoor dining, showroom space, and twelve four-bedroom townhouses accessed via Potts Street. The existing 8000 sqm warehouse will be demolished. The development is expected to create approximately 100 jobs during operation.
ALDI at Stockland Rockhampton
New 1,186 sqm freestanding ALDI supermarket opened January 29, 2025, at Stockland Rockhampton shopping centre. This is the second ALDI in Rockhampton and the first serving the northern suburbs, creating a triple supermarket hub. The development included construction of a freestanding building in the car park at the Kmart side of the centre, with modern interior design, self-checkouts, and 118 dedicated parking spaces. Additional improvements include shade sails, a new garden plaza, and covered pedestrian walkway connecting to the main shopping centre.
North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection
A $13 million project, with $9.75 million from the Residential Activation Fund, to provide critical infrastructure to support new residential developments and unlock housing supply in the region.
The Gardens Estate Norman Gardens
A residential housing development in Norman Gardens featuring modern family homes and community facilities. The development includes landscaped parklands, walking trails, and sustainable design principles.
Rockhampton Ring Road
The Rockhampton Ring Road is a 17.4 km Bruce Highway bypass connecting the Capricorn Highway at Fairy Bower with the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road at Parkhurst. The approximately AUD 1.98 billion project includes 18 bridges, including a new 435 m Fitzroy River crossing, flood immunity to the Q100 standard, improved freight efficiency, and removal of through heavy vehicle traffic from the Rockhampton CBD. Main construction commenced in 2025 and major bridge works are progressing, including a temporary Fitzroy River work platform and river exclusion zone through mid-2028.
2,670 residents of Park Avenue are employed, from a labour force of 2,797. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,062, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Park Avenue displays an even distribution between professional roles and trade occupations, alongside healthy representation in essential services, while the unemployment rate sits at 4.5% based on AreaSearch statistical area compilations. As of March 2026, employed locals number 2,670, with the jobless rate tracking 0.6% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, and participation rates aligning closely with the 64.2% regional benchmark. Census records show a modest 3.3% of workers conducting their duties from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions must be taken into account. Resident employment is primarily concentrated across retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry accounts for only 0.5% of the local workforce, well below the 4.5% regional share across Regional Qld. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident reflects an above-average volume of employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch assessment of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 5.0% alongside a 2.5% reduction in employment, leading to a 2.4 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% workforce expansion, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Broader labor market trajectories can also be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 mapped against local workforce concentrations. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain substantial. Applying these national sector trends to Park Avenue suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Park Avenue is $1,281 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $697 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,011 a year against an average of $64,927. 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's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Park Avenue had a median income among taxpayers of $55,011 with the average level standing at $64,927. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,260 (median) and $72,303 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Park Avenue all fall between the 19th and 27th percentiles nationally.
Income brackets indicate 31.5% of the population (1,744 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Park Avenue had 2,025 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. 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, residential accommodation in Park Avenue was composed of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Park Avenue stood at 30.4%, trailing slightly behind the regional standard, with 35.2% of homes mortgaged and 34.3% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,300, considerably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while weekly median rent sat at $260 compared with $345 regionally. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments are markedly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels track substantially below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Park Avenue counted 2,025 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 64.2%, comprising couples without children (23.8%), couples with children (23.7%), and single parent families (15.8%). The remaining 35.8% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person households at 32.6% alongside shared group arrangements at 3.1%. The typical local household accommodates 2.4 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in Park Avenue hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,822 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 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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Local educational attainment presents clear development opportunities, as university qualification rates of 12.0% trail significantly behind the 30.4% Australian benchmark. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 9.6%, while graduate diplomas account for 1.3% and postgraduate degrees comprise 1.1%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials show strong local uptake, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, divided between certificates (33.5%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Active participation in study is prominent across the locality, with 28.8% of the population currently engaged in education. Broken down across tiers, primary schooling accounts for 11.4%, secondary education encompasses 8.2%, and tertiary study captures 3.3% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Park Avenue means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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60.8% of residents in Park Avenue report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality indicators highlight notable health challenges across Park Avenue, with distinct medical conditions impacting both younger demographics and senior age groups, while private health insurance adoption slightly exceeds the SA2 norm at approximately 53% of all residents (~2,931 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, each affecting 10.4 and 10.4% of the population, whereas 60.8% of residents reported having no medical issues compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts show heightened vulnerability to chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the community (969 people), below the Regional Qld level of 20.3%, with overall elder health metrics tracking broadly comparable to wider nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Park Avenue is largely Australian-born, at 92.2% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (30.2%). 6.5% 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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The demographic profile of Park Avenue displays lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with Australian citizenship recorded at 89.0%, Australian-born residents making up 92.2%, and 95.0% using solely English in the household. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, encompassing 55.4% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages in Park Avenue are Australian (32.0%, well above the 26.5% regional share), English (30.2%), and Irish (8.3%). Further demographic distinctions include an above-average representation of Australian Aboriginal heritage at 6.5% (versus 3.9% regionally), German ancestry at 5.3% (versus 4.7%), and Maori background at 0.6% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Park Avenue is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.1% 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 profile in the suburb of Park Avenue leans towards younger demographics. Based on August 2026 revisions, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 30.1% of the community compared with 25.5% across Regional Qld, while the 45 - 64 age bracket represents 20.3% against a regional benchmark of 24.6%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 35, down from 36 at the 2021 Census and 6 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded in that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift post-Census is the expansion of the 25 - 44 cohort from 26.6% to 30.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 age group is projected to capture the vast majority of local expansion, increasing by 216 residents (13%) to reach 1,883, whereas contractions are anticipated across younger cohorts as well as the 45 - 64 segment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Park Avenue
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,292 at the 2021 Census → 5,538 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 (SAL32270). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.