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Rosemount has an estimated 2,076 residents, up from 1,851 at the 2021 Census — a change of 225 people, or 12.2%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 161 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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Drawing upon ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Rosemount has an estimated resident count of approximately 2,076 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 225 people (12.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the recorded total was 1,851 people. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,074 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 32 validated new addresses post-Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Rosemount records a density of 160 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident as well as capacity for incoming building activity.
Expanding by 12.2% from the 2021 census, the suburb outpaced both the Rest of Qld benchmark (9.4%) and the overall Australian figure, establishing itself as a key regional growth pocket. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 50.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2, using 2022 as their starting baseline. For non-covered SA2s or projections extending past 2032, figures rely on 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 numbers. Because these state forecasts omit specific age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch integrates proportional age weightings derived from 2023 Greater Capital Region ABS projections (anchored to 2022 benchmarks). Looking toward long-term demographics, the suburb of Rosemount is projected to track slightly below the national non-metropolitan median, expanding by 255 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, which equates to an overall gain of 12.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in Rosemount over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch indicates that Rosemount typically sees development approvals for around 9 dwellings each year, amounting to roughly 48 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 11 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 3.8 people arrived annually for every newly built home, creating a situation where dwelling demand substantially exceeds supply, intensifying buyer interest and placing upward pressure on property values. New builds carry an average construction cost of $678,000, which sits higher than regional averages and points to premium construction standards.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have totalled $2.5 million in the current financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. Rosemount exhibits per-capita building rates comparable to the Rest of Qld, aligning with broader regional market equilibrium even as recent building volumes have tempered. Recent construction has consisted exclusively of detached houses, preserving the locality's low-density profile and catering to families desiring spacious living. Builders are prioritizing freestanding houses at a higher rate than the baseline housing mix (79.0% at Census), underscoring steady appetite for standalone dwellings despite broader pressures toward higher density. The suburb records roughly 239 people per dwelling approval, showing room for ongoing development. Demographic projections indicate that Rosemount will add 253 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Current rates of residential construction appear well-matched to anticipated demand, supporting balanced market conditions without significant price volatility.
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 47 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rosemount, worth an estimated $3.03 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure upgrades play a decisive role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent works encompass Summer Breeze Estate, Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion, Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment, and Bli Bli Major Sport and Recreation Precinct, with key details provided in the following breakdown.
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Nambour Place Revitalisation Project
Council-led revitalisation of Nambour town centre under the Nambour (Namba) Place Plan. The funded first stage focuses on Mill Street and Currie Street streetscape works, including a new signalised raised pedestrian crossing, upgraded footpaths and lighting, landscaping, garden beds, street trees, alfresco dining areas, street furniture, improved accessibility and a digital kiosk. Design for construction has been completed, tenders were scheduled for early May, and first-stage construction is planned to start in the first half of 2026.Future streetscape stages remain subject to funding.
Sydney Street Unit Development
A proposed four-storey residential complex featuring 18 units designed by Sprout Architects, located on a vacant block within walking distance of Nambour Plaza. The development was tendered in late 2022 with an estimated construction budget of $4-5 million.
Howard Street Mixed-Use Development
A DA-approved mixed-use development on a 1.9ha parcel featuring seven commercial showrooms ranging from 411 to 600 sq m and 20 two and three-storey townhouses. Located behind ALDI and Fruity Life, access is via an easement. The project includes 77 commercial parking spaces and 35 residential spaces.
Nambour Central Medical Precinct
The former Nambour Central Shopping Centre has been fully repurposed by Haben Property Group into a large-scale medical and allied health hub. The facility serves as a comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare destination for the Sunshine Coast hinterland, hosting multiple GP clinics, specialist medical practices, pathology, radiology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and dentistry services.
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Stage 1
Stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade duplicates the North Coast Line track between Beerburrum and Beerwah. The project scope includes delivering 4 new rail bridges, addressing 3 level crossings, expanding 3 park 'n' ride facilities, and constructing a new bus interchange at Landsborough Station. Main construction works commenced in November 2025 and are expected to be complete in 2027.
Summer Breeze Estate
Boutique collection of 7 acreage residential home sites situated in beautiful Rosemount on the Sunshine Coast, offering a semi-rural lifestyle just 15 minutes from Maroochydore CBD.
Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment
The $86.2 million redevelopment of Nambour General Hospital reached full completion in late 2024, significantly expanding the facility's capacity and service offerings. The project increased total bed capacity from 137 to 255 beds. Key features included the delivery of a new purpose-built Emergency Department with 44 beds and a dedicated children's treatment zone, an upgraded 44-bed mental health unit, a new renal dialysis facility, and a new medical imaging department. The redevelopment also established a same-day rehabilitation unit and modernized cancer care services for medical infusions and chemotherapy.Delivered in 9 stages by Queensland Health and Lendlease, the project ensures the hospital remains a primary medical hub for the Sunshine Coast hinterland through 2031 and beyond.
Nambour Waste Precinct Project
The project transforms the Nambour waste facility into a regional hub to support sustainable waste management and a circular economy. Totaling more than 83 million AUD in works, it features a completed state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility, a signalised traffic intersection upgrade at Cooney Road, ongoing construction of a new resource recovery centre, and landfill improvements. Future additions planned include a tip shop and a landfill gas to energy plant.
1,010 residents of Rosemount are employed, from a labour force of 1,029. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 58.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 1,700, about 82% 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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Rosemount benefits from a capable labor pool with notable concentration across the building and construction trades, alongside a jobless rate of just 1.8% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,010, while the local unemployment rate sits 2.1% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation is comparatively low at 58.7%, trailing the Regional Qld level of 64.2%. At the Census, 17.5% of workers indicated they worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Employment among local residents is centered primarily in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The local workforce shows a distinctive concentration in construction, where its employment proportion reaches 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 1.8% of local workers, compared with 4.3% across the wider region. Given the contrast between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this residential community provides relatively few local job openings within its boundaries. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 1.1% and employment dropped by 1.3%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding future workforce requirements in Rosemount over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by sector. Aligning these sectoral projections with Rosemount's workforce distribution indicates local employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted projection that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rosemount is $1,490 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $701 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,184 a year against an average of $60,458. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that incomes in the suburb of Rosemount trail national benchmarks, recording a median of $48,184 and an average of $60,458. These figures sit below the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,658 (median) and $67,326 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census records position local income levels between the 28th and 35th percentiles. The primary earnings cohort comprises 25.9% of residents making between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (537 residents), mirroring the regional profile where 31.7% fall into this bracket.
Housing costs exert considerable pressure, leaving 82.3% of earnings uncommitted (placing the area at the 33rd percentile), while the SEIFA income index positions the suburb in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rosemount had 696 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 28.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in Rosemount consisted of 79.2% standalone houses and 20.8% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright ownership was substantially more prevalent than in Regional Qld at 42.1%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 49.3% and rental properties represented 8.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,000, exceeding the Regional Qld standard of $1,655 and the national median of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $420, notably higher than both the Regional Qld benchmark of $345 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosemount counted 696 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 781 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the clear majority of local living arrangements at 73.4%, divided into couples without children (33.9%), couples with children (31.5%), and single parent households (7.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.6%, consisting of 23.4% single-person households and 3.0% group homes. Average household size is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Rosemount hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels in Rosemount sit below national comparisons, as 22.2% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 30.4% across Australia, pointing to scope for further educational growth. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are held by 15.5%, postgraduate awards by 3.8%, and graduate diplomas by 2.9%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 13.7% with advanced diplomas and 29.4% with certificates. A total of 24.1% of local residents are actively engaged in formal learning programs. This comprises 8.9% attending primary schools, 7.5% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Rosemount means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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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63.8% of residents in Rosemount report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 indicators in Rosemount broadly align with nationwide averages according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illnesses, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 51% of residents (~1,062 people). Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently reported conditions in the locality, diagnosed in 11.2% and 8.5% of the population, respectively, while 63.8% of residents reported no long-term illnesses compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are slightly more prevalent among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.6% of the population (572 people), surpassing the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld.
Among older residents, health outcomes exceed regional averages and rank favorably against national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rosemount is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (25.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rosemount demonstrates relatively modest cultural diversity, with 82.5% of community members born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 95.8% speaking exclusively English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 52.4% of residents in Rosemount, matching closely with the 52.2% recorded for Regional Qld. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Rosemount are English at 32.9%, Australian at 25.6%, and Irish at 11.2%. Variations appear in smaller ethnic cohorts, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% of the suburb (compared to 0.5% regionally), German background accounting for 5.2% (against 4.7%), and New Zealand heritage standing at 1.0% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosemount is 47, older than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.0% 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 structure in Rosemount leans noticeably toward mature age brackets. Estimates from AreaSearch for August 2026 indicate that 27.6% of the population is aged 65+, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 19.5% relative to 25.5% regionally. The median age is estimated at 47 as at August 2026, slightly lower than 48 at the 2021 Census, but still above the Regional Qld Census median of 41 and the nationwide median of 38. Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 27.3% to an estimated 24.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, senior brackets are forecast to experience the largest numerical rise, adding 157 residents (27%) to reach 730, whereas younger adult cohorts and children are expected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosemount
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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,851 at the 2021 Census → 2,076 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 (SAL32471). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.