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Woodville South has an estimated 4,223 residents, up from 3,464 at the 2021 Census — a change of 759 people, or 21.9%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 2,873 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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The suburb of Woodville South currently has an estimated population of around 4,223 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure represents an increase of 759 people, which is a 21.9% rise since the 2021 Census that recorded 3,464 residents. The updated estimate is derived from a resident population of 4,181 calculated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, plus seven additional validated new addresses since the Census date. With a density ratio of 2,872 persons per square kilometer, this level of population places the suburb in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The 21.9% growth since the 2021 census surpassed the state rate of 7.5% and the SA3 area rate, positioning the suburb as a regional growth leader. Recent population gains were mainly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 56.00000000000001% of the overall increase during recent periods. Long-term projections utilize 2024 regional forecasts based on 2022 benchmarks. Where unavailable, or for periods after 2032, state authorities' age-stratified models from 2023 (using 2021 data) are integrated using weighted calculations from municipal to local levels. Future patterns point to an expansion rate exceeding the national median, with the suburb of Woodville South projected to add 746 residents by 2041, representing a overall climb of 16.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
138 new dwellings have been approved in Woodville South over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 84, running ahead of 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 figures indicate that the suburb of Woodville South averages about 27 annual residential approvals, with 138 dwellings authorized during the five-year block from FY-21 to FY-25, and another 77 during the initial portion of FY-26. Given that 5.1 new residents arrived for every finished dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is failing to keep pace with demand, intensifying purchaser rivalry and lifting prices, with new homes averaging construction costs of $321,000. Additionally, commercial authorizations reached $64.7 million in the current financial year, highlighting robust local business investment. When compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville South exhibits building activity per person that is 13.0% lower, yet it ranks within the 80th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation.
The recent construction portfolio consists of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an increasing diversity of housing types that cater to various budget ranges, from family-sized homes to more economical compact residences. The area currently has approximately 141 people per dwelling approval, which signals a market that is growing in scale. Looking forward, the suburb of Woodville South is projected to increase its residency by 704 people by 2041. Current development volume matches this projected intake well, which should prevent dramatic price spikes and keep the local property market balanced.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woodville South. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.34 billion. 7 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is heavily shaped by infrastructure developments, planning decisions, and major construction projects. AreaSearch has identified 8 key initiatives expected to impact the suburb of Woodville South. Major works include the Findon Road Upgrade, the Woodville Village Masterplan, the Findon Energy Storage Facility, and the Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade Project.
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Estia Health Findon
Estia Health Findon is a $42 million residential aged care development currently under construction in Adelaide's western suburbs. Scheduled for completion in Spring 2026, the purpose-built, two-storey facility will provide 124 beds alongside a dedicated memory support unit. Designed by PACT Architects, the home incorporates a wellness hub, landscaped courtyards, a caf‚, and multi-purpose spaces to foster community connection for residents and their families.
Grange Road, Holbrooks Road and East Avenue Intersection Upgrade
Major realignment and upgrade of the Grange Road, Holbrooks Road, and East Avenue intersection to remove a notorious dogleg. The project involves widening Grange Road, creating a four-way intersection to improve traffic flow, and installing new traffic signals, dedicated bicycle lanes, and four upgraded pedestrian crossings. This upgrade is a critical part of the T2D Broader Network Upgrades to support traffic flow during North-South Corridor construction.
St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
Findon Energy Storage Facility
The Findon Energy Storage Facility is a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed for the western suburbs of Adelaide. The project aims to enhance grid stability by storing renewable energy and providing fast-frequency response services. It is designed to mitigate local network constraints and support the transition to a high-renewable energy grid in South Australia.
Woodville Village Masterplan
A long-term strategic and visionary direction for the Woodville Village precinct, identified as a significant Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The masterplan outlines future redevelopment, including increased densities, mixed-use development, streetscape improvements, and public art.
New SA Ambulance Service Station, Woodville
A new South Australian Ambulance Service station completed in Woodville as part of broader health infrastructure upgrades.
St Clair Oval 2 Community Facility
A new community facility is planned for St Clair Oval 2 within the St Clair Recreation Precinct, funded by a 2022 State Government election pledge of $1.5 million. Following extensive community consultation in 2024 and a precinct-wide planning process in 2025, revised concept plans were approved by City of Charles Sturt Council on 10 November 2025. The facility will serve Woodville High School, Adelaide Vipers Football Club, Woodville District Cricket Club and North West Junior Soccer Association, and will include flexible community space, dining and bar facilities.Construction funding has not yet been secured; a budget proposal is planned for the 2026/27 Annual Business Plan alongside external funding applications. A separate car park extension to the St Clair Recreation Centre is expected to commence April to June 2026.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
2,598 residents of Woodville South are employed, from a labour force of 2,653. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 76.7%. 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, 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 3,694, about 87% 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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A highly trained workforce characterizes the suburb of Woodville South, alongside strong representation in community and essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and a yearly jobs increase estimated at 9.6%. By March 2026, working residents numbered 2,598, with unemployment sitting 1.8% below the metropolitan rate of 3.8%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 76.7% compared to the capital city average of 66.6%. Census data showed that a minor 10.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. The top employment fields for residents are healthcare, retail, and construction.
By contrast, the hospitality sector accounts for only 5.6% of local jobs, trailing the wider metropolitan average of 6.8%. The suburb of Woodville South functions mainly as a residential zone, producing fewer local jobs than its resident workforce requires. Local statistics show a 9.6% rise in employment alongside an 8.4% expansion of the labor pool over a 12-month period, which lowered the local unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, the wider metropolitan area saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labor force by 4.0%, while unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. Federal workforce forecasts from May-25 offer additional clues about employment trends, projecting a national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-specific national trajectories to the local industry mix suggests employment within the suburb of Woodville South could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodville South is $1,787 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $862 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,571 a year against an average of $64,040. 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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Tax data from FY 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $56,571 and an average of $64,040 in the suburb of Woodville South. This trails national benchmarks but compares favorably to the metropolitan median of $54,808, though it is lower than the metropolitan average of $66,852. Factoring in a wage index rise of 10.17% since FY 2023, estimated March 2026 earnings would stand at a median of $62,324 and an average of $70,553. Census records place local household, family, and individual incomes at the 56th percentile nationwide. The largest earnings group comprises 35.6% of the workforce (1,503 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan bracket of 31.8%.
Discretionary funds remain at 85.1% of income once housing costs are paid, placing the area in the 5th decile for socio-economic income advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodville South had 1,311 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 10% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the census, standalone houses made up 79.5% of properties in the suburb of Woodville South, while apartments, semi-detached houses, and other styles made up 20.4%. This compares to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the metropolitan area. Outright home ownership matches the metropolitan benchmark of 31.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 42.2% and rental properties accounting for 26.6%. The typical monthly home loan payment was $1,800, notably higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562. The median weekly rental payment was $340, compared to the wider metropolitan figure of $320.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodville South counted 1,311 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,598 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.1% of local households, consisting of couples with children (33.9%), couples without children (23.6%), and single-parent homes (11.4%). Single-person dwellings constitute 25.6% of the area, and group households account for 4.1%, leaving non-family settings at 29.9% overall. The average household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the metropolitan average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Woodville South hold a university qualification, including 20.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 176 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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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The proportion of residents in the suburb of Woodville South holding a university degree is 27.7%, slightly below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding certificates (23.6%) or advanced diplomas (9.5%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.2% of the local population engaged in studies. This group comprises 9.1% in primary school, 6.8% in higher education, and 6.4% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodville South reaches 12 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Woodville South has 12 active public transport stops, serviced by a network of buses. These stops accommodate 19 different routes, which provide 1,141 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 317 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with outward travel dominated by private vehicles at 86% and buses at 5%. Households own an average of 1.4 cars. Home-based work was recorded at 10.3% at the time of the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by public health restrictions.
Transit routes run at an average frequency of 163 services daily, which translates to roughly 95 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.8% of residents in Woodville South report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Medical indicators for the suburb of Woodville South are positive, with illness and mortality rates matching national standards. Common health conditions are distributed normally across age groups, and private health coverage is slightly ahead of regional averages, covering approximately 52% of the population, which equates to about 2,209 individuals. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 7.7% and 7.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across the metropolitan area. Residents under the age of 65 enjoy better than average health.
The local population includes 15.3% of residents aged 65 and over (646 individuals), which is below the metropolitan figure of 19.2%. Elderly residents enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woodville South is largely Australian-born, at 75.3% of residents, with 26.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.6%) and English (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Woodville South displays high levels of multiculturalism compared to most regional markets, with 24.7% of residents born abroad and 26.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, practiced by 54.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the religious category of Other, which accounts for 2.5% of locals compared to 1.8% across the capital city. Regarding parental backgrounds, the largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Woodville South are Australian at 20.6% and English at 20.4%, which is lower than the metropolitan average of 27.8%.
Italian heritage is claimed by 11.3% of residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%. Other notable ethnic groups include Polish ancestry at 1.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Greek ancestry at 5.4% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and Serbian ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodville South is 37. 27.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 in the suburb of Woodville South is slightly younger than the metropolitan average of 39 and very close to the national average of 38. The 35 to 44 age bracket is highly represented at 16.1%, while seniors aged 75 to 84 are underrepresented at 4.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 13.9% to 16.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 12.9% to 11.8%. Long-term forecasts suggest significant shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 demographic projected to grow by 35% (173 people) to reach 672 from 498, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow by a modest 9%, adding 25 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodville South
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,464 at the 2021 Census → 4,223 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 (SAL41647). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.