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Taperoo has an estimated 3,917 residents, up from 3,250 at the 2021 Census — a change of 667 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 168 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 1,703 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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Based on demographic assessments of the broader district and recent address checks by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Taperoo is estimated to have a population of 3,917 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 667 people (20.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,250 people. The updated figure is calculated from a local cohort of 3,916, computed by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident numbers alongside 168 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This count yields a density of 1,703 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark for domestic locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Taperoo outpaced the statewide expansion of 7.5% as well as the SA4 territory, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This rise was driven largely by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 47.0% of the population gains, though all sources including interstate migration and natural growth contributed positively. Projections from Geoscience Australia and the ABS released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for SA2 zones. For locations not covered, or for periods past 2032, regional age-based projections published by the SA State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are applied, using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest population expansion will track slightly below the midpoint of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Taperoo projected to gain 330 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 8.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
361 new dwellings have been approved in Taperoo over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, 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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Building approval records compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Taperoo averages approximately 72 approved residential properties annually, with 361 total dwellings approved over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 83 approvals registered during FY-26. An average of 1.9 people relocated to the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, suggesting a balanced relationship between supply and demand that supports stable market conditions. The average construction value for new dwellings stands at $479,000, pointing to a focus on the higher-end market segment.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $73.6 million this financial year, reflecting substantial corporate investment in the area. Newly approved projects consist of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% medium to high-density options, preserving a suburban character rich in spacious family properties. This emphasis on separate houses is more pronounced than the existing distribution of 58.0% recorded during the Census, showing strong demand for standalone options despite density trends. With about 39 people per approved dwelling, the locality demonstrates typical developmental patterns. Long-term projections indicate that Taperoo will add 329 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes suggest that housing supply is on track to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current expectations.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Taperoo, worth an estimated $628 million. 6 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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 and planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified one project expected to influence this locality. Key developments include the Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment, the Largs Bay Playspace and Facilities Upgrade, works on Centre St, Largs Bay, and the Our Port project, with details provided on those most relevant to the area.
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Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment
Construction of a new two-storey community sports facility at Largs Reserve for the Port District Football Club, local cricket clubs and the wider community. The redevelopment includes modern female and male change rooms, a function space, gym, commercial kitchen, bar, viewing areas, public toilets and improved accessibility. Construction remains underway following design completion and Council funding commitments.
Fort Largs Redevelopment
A coastal masterplanned community on the 7.1-hectare site of the former Fort Largs Police Academy. The project delivers approximately 250 new homes, including beachfront terraces and land allotments, alongside the historic restoration and public activation of the 140-year-old fort into a community hub featuring a market, cafe, and event spaces.
Quest Hotel Port Adelaide (Second Quest) and Large Retail Precinct
This significant redevelopment by One SMG (Neville Smith Group) features a second $35 million Quest Hotel apartment complex at 10-12 North Parade, providing 88-90 serviced guest suites with river views, gym, and conference facilities. Complementing the hotel is a large-format retail and commercial hub at 271 Commercial Road, spanning approximately 5,860 sqm. The precinct focuses on urban renewal, adaptive reuse of heritage elements like Customs House, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Port River waterfront.Construction on the retail component is scheduled to commence around late 2025/early 2026 following development approval in August 2025.
Our Port
Port Adelaide will be a place of discovery, energy, culture and diversity - an eclectic, vibrant reflection of the South Australian character more broadly. The project is a renewal effort to rejuvenate Port Adelaide, aiming to create a vibrant, diverse area with 2,000-4,000 homes and 4,000-8,000 people.
Centre St, Largs Bay
A deal to deliver infrastructure and over 600 social, affordable, and market-rate houses to improve housing affordability.
Dock One
Major waterfront masterplanned community at Port Adelaide by Kite Projects, incorporating Dock One stages and Dock One North. The precinct includes about 750 townhouses and apartments, landscaped waterfront promenades, park links, 23,500 sqm of green open space, a completed pedestrian bridge, a community plaza and the adaptive reuse of the former Marine and Harbours Building as a boutique hotel. Current official updates indicate Dock One North is now selling, construction is underway on the residential stages, the bridge and plaza are complete, and demolition works have commenced for the hotel component.
Largs Bay Playspace and Facilities Upgrade
A complete reconstruction of the Largs Bay foreshore playground with an ice cream theme, featuring inclusive play equipment for all ages and abilities. The upgrade also included new public toilet facilities with a modern, accessible design that preserved iconic local murals.
Osborne Submarine Construction Yard
Construction of Australia's conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSN-AUKUS), involving an expansion of the existing Osborne Naval Shipyard. It aims to transform Osborne into a technologically advanced hub. By 2030, Australia will commence building conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, SSN-AUKUS, in Osborne, South Australia, expanding the existing Osborne Naval Shipyard Area to support the new Submarine Construction Yard.
1,929 residents of Taperoo are employed, from a labour force of 2,047. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 62.2%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,250, about 83% 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 local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and industrial roles, featuring a diverse range of sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and a 12.6% growth in jobs over the past year according to AreaSearch regional data. In March 2026, there were 1,929 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, and workforce participation is slightly lower, sitting at 62.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. The Census recorded that a low 7.1% of employees worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
Local jobs are concentrated in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, which has a workforce share 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is under-represented, employing only 6.5% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Adelaide. The residential character of the area limits local employment opportunities, as seen when comparing the number of local jobs to the resident workforce. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 12.6% while the labor force grew by 9.6%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 2.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labor force expand by 4.0%, with a reduction in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these rates suggests local employment will increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Taperoo is $1,041 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $585 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,806 a year against an average of $51,280. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that the local income level is lower than the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $43,806, with an average of $51,280, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $48,261 for the median and $56,495 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationwide.
The local earnings distribution shows that the $400 - 799 range is the most common, accounting for 27.1% of the population (1,061 individuals), which differs from the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the largest at 31.8%. Affordability pressures are high, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Taperoo had 1,351 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 9% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,359 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix comprised 58.0% standalone houses and 42.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, differing from the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was 24.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (43.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,359, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320. These figures are also lower than the national mortgage average of $1,863 and the national rent average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Taperoo counted 1,351 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,628 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 62.3% of the total, consisting of 20.1% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 20.5% single-parent families. Non-family households account for 37.7%, with single-person households at 33.4% and group households at 4.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Taperoo hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 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 levels present challenges, as the university qualification rate of 12.8% is below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational skills are common, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 30.8%. Enrolment in formal education is high, with 26.8% of the population attending an educational institution. This is made up of 10.9% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 3.6% in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Taperoo reaches 17 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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There are 17 active public transport stops within the area, providing a mix of bus and train options. These stops are served by 10 routes that run 491 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is high, with residents living an average of 195 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, most workers travel out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport method at 88% and trains at 7%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average. A low 7.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic regulations.
Service frequency averages 70 trips per day across all transport routes, which averages out to approximately 28 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.6% of residents in Taperoo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate significant challenges, with mortality and chronic illness rates impacting both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at 47% of the population (~1,853 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 12.2% and 10.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 57.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The working-age group has higher rates of chronic illness, and 20.9% of the population is aged 65 and over (818 people), which is higher than the Greater Adelaide share of 19.2%.
Senior health outcomes align generally with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Taperoo is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 8.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (29.1%). 4.5% 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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Cultural diversity measures are lower than average, with 82.8% of residents born in Australia, 88.9% holding citizenship, and 91.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 36.7% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% average for Greater Adelaide. The most common ancestries are English (29.9%), Australian (29.1%, which is higher than the regional average of 22.8%), and Scottish (7.2%). Other ethnic backgrounds show some differences from regional trends, with Polish ancestry at 1.3% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Taperoo is 39. 25.7% 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 of 39 years matches the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and is similar to the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is larger than average, representing 11.0% of the population, while the 15 - 24 cohort is smaller at 11.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has increased from 6.0% to 7.8%, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.4% to 11.2%. Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group growing by 35% (adding 106 residents to reach 412).
Seniors aged 65 and older are expected to account for 51% of total growth, while declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Taperoo
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
| 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) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 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 — 168 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,250 at the 2021 Census → 3,917 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 (SAL41421). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.