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The median house price in Springdale Heights is $605k, with units at $355k. House values have moved 9.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Springdale Heights has an estimated 2,618 residents, down from 2,644 at the 2021 Census — a change of 26 people, or 1.0%. That puts 381 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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Demographic updates from the ABS alongside address additions confirmed by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Springdale Heights has an estimated population of 2,618 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,644 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates a reduction of 26 people (1.0%). This estimate is calculated from an underlying resident count of 2,590 established from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 together with 33 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a population density of 380 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Springdale Heights offers ample room per resident and opportunities for future expansion.
Over the prior ten-year period, the suburb of Springdale Heights achieved a 2.8% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the wider SA3 area, with overseas migration driving the majority of growth by contributing approximately 63.0% of recent population gains. Long-term demographic modelling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Cohort growth rates from these projections are applied across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Springdale Heights is projected to track above the regional national median, expanding by 372 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 13.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Springdale Heights over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 4.1 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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Urban planning and building approval records from the ABS show that Springdale Heights averages approximately 10 dwellings approved for construction annually, totaling an estimated 50 homes across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 4 approved during FY-25 to date. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 and FY-25, population change averaged 1.5 new residents annually for every dwelling built, reflecting balanced market conditions, which shifted to -0.5 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years. Newly approved residential dwellings have an average expected construction cost of $414,000.
Non-residential development has seen $2.0 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, highlighting a focus centered primarily on residential construction. Dwelling approval volume per capita in Springdale Heights is about two-thirds of the level seen across Rest of NSW, placing the suburb in the 17th percentile across Australia, which constrains new supply and supports interest in existing housing stock. Recent approvals comprise 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% attached dwellings, introducing diverse medium-density options alongside standalone houses across various price points. This pattern represents a notable transition from the current established dwelling stock of 90.0% houses, reflecting reduced greenfield land supply and changing buyer demand. The current ratio of 860 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a low-density and subdued development environment. Long-range forecasts indicate Springdale Heights will add 344 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current residential construction activity continues to match expected population expansion, though prospective buyers may encounter increased competition over time as the community grows.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springdale Heights, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.58 billion. 18 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning initiatives, and civic development projects serve as key catalysts for local growth. AreaSearch has identified 11 significant projects with the capacity to influence the surrounding region, including the Kerr Road Infrastructure Upgrades, Hopefield Estate - Wirlinga Residential Subdivision, Lavington Swim Centre Redevelopment, and the Lavington Social Housing Project.
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Kerr Road Infrastructure Upgrades
Construction of new sewer and water infrastructure together with the reconstruction and upgrade of Kerr Road from Thurgoona Drive to the creek crossing near Brooklyn Fields. The project supports the Thurgoona-Wirlinga growth area and integrates with the wider Thurgoona Link Road program.
Albury Gardens Lifestyle Estate
Over 50s land lease community offering independent living with no entry fees, no exit fees and no deferred management fees. The estate features modern homes and shared amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ area, community garden, clubhouse and on site management.
River Gum
River Gum is a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) development by Good Housing in partnership with Northcott. The project comprises three one-bedroom villas for High Physical Support and Robust participants together with an adjoining two-bedroom Improved Liveability home. The development incorporates smart home technology, private ensuites, accessible design features and landscaped communal spaces. Construction has substantially progressed, with resident occupancy expected during early 2026.
Bright Steps Academy Lavington
136-place childcare centre at 475 Urana Road, Lavington. The development received planning approval and a subsequent modification to consent for the childcare centre, car park and vegetation removal. The facility is to be operated by Bright Steps Academy under a long-term lease arrangement and is expected to open following completion of construction.
Lavington Social Housing Project
A $5 million Social Housing Accelerator Fund development delivering 10 new homes specifically designed for women-led families, particularly those escaping domestic and family violence. At least 10% of homes are allocated to Aboriginal women. Ground broken in April 2025, the development features gender-responsive design principles focused on safety, security, and family-friendly layouts.
Hopefield Estate - Wirlinga Residential Subdivision
Modification to the consent for a 132-lot Torrens title residential subdivision, part of the Hopefield Estate, including residential allotments, a reserve, and temporary basin across stages 1 to 3. The subdivision is located in the growing Thurgoona/Wirlinga area, a key growth precinct for the Albury LGA.
Eight Mile Creek Flood Study Review
$253,559 flood study review covering catchment areas including Thurgoona-Wirlinga, Table Top, Ettamogah and Springdale Heights. Critical infrastructure planning for flood mitigation in growth areas.
Lavington Swim Centre Redevelopment
AlburyCity Council is redeveloping the Lavington Swim Centre, replacing the 1967-built facility which is reaching the end of its serviceable life. In May 2025 Council endorsed Stage 3 of the masterplan as the preferred concept, valued at 45.1 million dollars, after community consultation drew 295 submissions with 32 per cent support for this option. Stage 3 includes a 10-lane 50 metre main pool, a dedicated 35 metre by 25 metre water polo pool with 2.0 metre uniform depth, a 25 metre utility pool, a splash pad, a new pool building with administration, kiosk, change rooms, amenities and a Changing Places facility, plus a multi-purpose social room and shaded arbour structures.Detailed design is being progressed by Canvas Projects with Jasmax as architect. Council has allocated 16.15 million dollars in the 2025/26 budget and is pursuing grant funding to close the gap, with construction targeted from 2026 and completion expected by 2027.
1,201 residents of Springdale Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,315. Unemployment sits at 8.7%, with participation at 63.2%. 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 2,894, about 111% 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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Springdale Heights features a diverse local workforce spanning blue-collar and white-collar roles, with solid representation across essential services and an overall unemployment rate of 8.7% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,201 residents are actively employed. The local jobless rate sits 4.6% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while the labour force participation rate is 63.2%, compared with 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 6.3% of workers worked from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Manufacturing represents a major specialization for the area, with a resident workforce proportion 2.0 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical services account for 2.5% of employment compared to 5.1% across the broader region. An employment ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident at the Census reflects solid local workplace availability. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated across wider statistical areas, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local labour force numbers drop by 4.6% and total employment fall by 6.6%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 suggest employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the resident employment base suggests local job numbers could increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.
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Median household income in Springdale Heights is $1,202 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $656 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,388 a year against an average of $53,485. 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 Australian Taxation Office figures for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in Springdale Heights remain below the nationwide average. The median taxable income is $48,388 while the average is $53,485, compared against Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 provides updated estimates of approximately $53,382 (median) and $59,005 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all fell between the 13th and 20th percentiles nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 28.3% of the community (740 individuals), in line with the wider metropolitan level of 29.9%.
Affordability constraints leave households with 82.5% of income after housing costs, placing the area at the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springdale Heights had 1,021 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $253 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Springdale Heights is predominantly low density, with the latest Census recording 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties account for 31.3% of the local stock, trailing regional rates, while 37.5% are owned with a mortgage and 31.2% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment sits at $1,517, below the Regional NSW median of $1,733 and national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $253, significantly lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of $330 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springdale Heights counted 1,021 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 30% 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 households constitute 66.9% of all occupied private dwellings, made up of couples with children (26.8%), couples without children (23.6%), and single parent families (15.5%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.1%, consisting of single-person households at 29.8% and group households at 3.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Springdale Heights hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 211 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 925 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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Educational attainment profiles in the area show 13.0% of residents holding higher education degrees, below the NSW statewide level of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are held by 9.9% of the population, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education is widespread, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 33.4% holding certificates and 9.7% holding advanced diplomas. Current participation in formal study is strong, with 30.9% of residents attending an educational institution. This includes 10.9% enrolled in primary education, 9.6% attending secondary schooling, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springdale Heights reaches 20 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Springdale Heights is served by 20 public transport stops accommodating both bus and rail services across 25 designated routes, delivering 162 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transport is favorable, with residents situated an average of 146 meters from the closest stop. Private vehicles represent the primary mode of travel, accounting for 97% of outward work commutes, while vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. Census findings from 2021 show that 6.3% of workers worked from home during a period influenced by COVID-19. Scheduled public transport across the network averages 23 trips daily across all transit routes, providing roughly 8 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.7% of residents in Springdale Heights report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Community health statistics indicate elevated rates of chronic illness across multiple age brackets in Springdale Heights. Private health insurance uptake is low, covering approximately 48% of the local population (~1,260 people), which sits below the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian national average of 55.7%. The most frequently reported health conditions are arthritis, affecting 10.9% of residents, and mental health challenges, affecting 10.7%, while 60.7% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are prevalent among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population (547 people), compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, with general senior health outcomes tracking close to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Springdale Heights is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.6%) and English (29.4%). 3.8% 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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Cultural diversity metrics for Springdale Heights show that 88.5% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 84.6% were born in Australia, and 89.6% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith at 49.1% of the community. Hinduism is notably represented, accounting for 4.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Parental country of birth statistics indicate that the most common ancestries are Australian at 30.6%, English at 29.4%, and Irish at 7.6%. Other ancestries with notable representation include German at 5.5% (compared to 3.1% across the region), Filipino at 2.3% (against 0.6% regionally), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springdale Heights is 37. 26.3% 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 age distribution of the suburb of Springdale Heights tilts toward younger cohorts, with August 2026 updates indicating that 26.8% of residents are aged 25 - 44 compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while 20.7% fall into the 45 - 64 bracket compared to 23.8% regionally. The median age remains at 37, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 6 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 19.5% to an estimated 20.9%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 25 - 44 age cohort will experience the largest expansion, growing by 197 residents (28%) to reach 899.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springdale Heights
9 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
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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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 Aug 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,644 at the 2021 Census → 2,618 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 (SAL13638). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.