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Wynn Vale has an estimated 8,064 residents, up from 7,865 at the 2021 Census — a change of 199 people, or 2.5%. That puts 1,824 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside validated post-Census address records, the suburb of Wynn Vale has an estimated population of 8,064 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 199 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,865 people. The adjustment draws on an estimated resident population of 8,047 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 9 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population density stands at 1,824 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
With 2.5% expansion since the census, the suburb of Wynn Vale tracks within 1.6 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (4.1%), illustrating solid growth fundamentals. Inbound overseas migration was the primary catalyst, delivering approximately 60.0% of total recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch, while for missing SA2 areas and years after 2032, the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts (grounded in 2021 data) are integrated through weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Anticipated demographic trends point toward population gains slightly under the national statistical area median. Projections compiled at the SA2 level suggest the suburb of Wynn Vale will expand by 394 persons to 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 4.7% across the 16 years.
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62 new dwellings have been approved in Wynn Vale over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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ABS building approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch at the statistical area level indicate that Wynn Vale averages approximately 12 approved residential dwellings annually, accumulating an estimated 62 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 28 approved during FY-25 to date. Given that only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling were added over those past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction is matching or outpacing demand, expanding housing availability and supporting potential growth beyond existing estimates. The average expected construction cost for new dwellings is $340,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $13.8 million during this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial property activity. Residential development in Wynn Vale proceeds at a substantially slower pace than across Greater Adelaide, sitting 51.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. This constrained supply pipeline typically bolsters values and buyer demand for existing homes, even with recent upward momentum in construction activity. Building rates also sit below the national standard, underscoring the mature profile of the suburb and suggesting potential planning constraints. Approvals are overwhelmingly concentrated in standalone houses at 89.0%, with medium and high-density housing accounting for 11.0%, preserving the conventional family-focused suburban environment that draws buyers desiring land and space. The suburb registers approximately 365 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a mature locality. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Wynn Vale is projected to add 377 residents through to 2041. While current construction volumes align reasonably well with anticipated expansion, incoming buyers could face heightened competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wynn Vale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wynn Vale, worth an estimated $476 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.85 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning initiatives, capital works, and local infrastructure projects play a critical role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key developments expected to influence the local area. Among the most prominent initiatives are the Sunnybrook Estate, Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program, and the Tilley Recreation Park Indoor Training Facility.
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Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed expansion and refurbishment of the Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre including upgraded retail tenancies, expansion of the existing medical centre, improved pedestrian access, landscaping and a reconfigured car park. As of mid-2026 the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
Sunnybrook Estate
Sunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program
SA Water program to transfer approximately 4,700 properties in the City of Tea Tree Gully from a council run Community Wastewater Management System with on site septic tanks to a modern sewer network. Delivery is being rolled out in zones between 2022 and 2028 to improve service reliability and public health outcomes.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment
A planning policy review and code amendment initiated by the City of Tea Tree Gully to update development standards and zoning overlays for established residential areas across Golden Grove. The proposal reviews allotment sizes, setback requirements, and residential infill policies to protect neighbourhood character while accommodating measured growth.
Illyarrie Reserve Enhancement
Enhancements to Illyarrie Reserve, a major park in Surrey Downs. A draft master plan has been developed which includes a proposed new indoor training facility for the Golden Grove Central Districts Baseball Club (GGCDBC) and other improvements to the open space.
Springbank Waters Residential Estate
A large, master-planned residential community completed in stages over two decades, featuring over 1,100 homes, wetlands, and parks. The final stage is delivering over 400 new homes and is currently under construction.
Saints Shopping
Saints Shopping is a local shopping centre in Salisbury Plain, providing retail and services to the community. It features 21 tenancies including Saints Foodland supermarket, Anytime Fitness gymnasium, various restaurants, McDonald's, and 354 car parks. The centre is operational with recent additions like Sushi Hiro in late 2024.
Main North Road and Target Hill Road Junction Upgrade
Junction upgrade at Main North Road and Target Hill Road in Salisbury Heights to improve access and traffic flow. Enhanced safety features and intersection capacity improvements.
4,354 residents of Wynn Vale are employed, from a labour force of 4,476. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 65.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,325, about 78% 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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Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Wynn Vale maintains a qualified workforce with solid representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 4,354 local residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 1.1% below the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, while local labour force participation closely tracks the wider regional level of 66.4%. Census figures showed just 10.1% of workers working remotely from home, though this metric was subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade constitute the primary employment sectors for local workers.
Representation in education & training is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.3 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.5% of local employment, well below the 6.8% regional benchmark. Comparison between the Census resident workforce and local employment counts shows that this predominantly residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluation of broader SALM and ABS datasets shows that over the 12-month period, local employment rose by 0.2% while the labour pool expanded by 0.6%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offer broader guidance on future hiring trends. Over a five-year horizon, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6%, alongside a 13.7% expansion across ten years, with performance varying notably by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Wynn Vale's existing workforce composition suggests local employment could expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation provided for context, without adjusting for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wynn Vale is $1,733 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $813 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,436 a year against an average of $59,714. 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-level records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that Wynn Vale residents earn incomes below the Australian median, recording a median of $53,436 and an average of $59,714. These figures compare against Greater Adelaide benchmarks of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $58,870 for median earnings and $65,787 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings within the 50th percentile across Australia. The dominant weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 35.0% of earners (2,822 residents), compared to 31.8% regionally.
Households preserve 87.7% of their income after meeting housing payments, demonstrating resilient spending capacity, with SEIFA income metrics positioning the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wynn Vale had 3,022 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Wynn Vale was composed of 88.9% standalone houses and 11.1% other dwellings such as apartments, units, and semi-detached properties, whereas the Adelaide metro area recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 37.1%, notably higher than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining residences split between mortgaged properties (44.5%) and rental accommodation (18.4%). Typical housing costs remain favorable: the median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 sits below the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rent is $310 against $320 across Adelaide metro.
On a national scale, Wynn Vale mortgage repayments track well under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wynn Vale counted 3,022 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 22% 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 units constitute the bulk of the local community at 76.5% of households, comprising 34.0% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.5%, consisting of 22.0% single-person households and 1.8% group households. The average household size is 2.5 people, identical to the Greater Adelaide norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.3% of adults in Wynn Vale hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,684 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Wynn Vale sits below national figures, with 21.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% nationally, presenting opportunities for further educational and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees represent 15.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical or trade credentials, encompassing 11.5% with advanced diplomas and 27.5% with certificates. A substantial 26.4% of the population is engaged in formal education. By segment, primary school students make up 9.9% of the community, 6.7% attend secondary school, and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wynn Vale reaches 40 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transport connectivity across the suburb of Wynn Vale includes 40 operational bus stops. These stops are served by 14 distinct routes that generate 1,388 weekly scheduled transit trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with the typical resident residing 199 meters from their closest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys to work and buses taking 9%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per home, surpassing the regional average, while 10.1% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings.
Transit service volumes reach an average of 198 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 34 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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66.7% of residents in Wynn Vale report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness show Wynn Vale tracking closely with nationwide benchmarks, displaying typical condition frequencies across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 51% of residents (~4,081 people), trailing both Greater Adelaide at 52.7% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 8.9% and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 66.7% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age cohorts display higher than typical rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 21.2% of the local population (1,709 people), exceeding the 19.1% share in Greater Adelaide. Older residents record favorable health outcomes, achieving higher national health rankings than the general local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wynn Vale is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wynn Vale exhibits elevated cultural diversity, with 23.5% of residents born overseas and 10.2% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 46.2% of the population. The most prominent divergence appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.0% locally against 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. The three most prominent ancestral backgrounds reported by residents are English (32.8%), Australian (25.3%), and Scottish (6.6%). Several other heritages show notable differences from regional shares: German heritage accounts for 6.2% of residents (compared to 5.1% regionally), Polish background stands at 1.5% (versus 1.0%), and Welsh heritage represents 0.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wynn Vale is 42. 22.8% 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 in the suburb of Wynn Vale aligns closely with Greater Adelaide, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts being just 5.1 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 at that Census. Since the Census, the retiree and senior demographic (65+) has expanded from 18.7% to an estimated 21.2% of the population. By 2041, seniors are projected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 266 residents (16%) to reach 1,976, whereas the young to middle-aged adult cohort is expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wynn Vale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,865 at the 2021 Census → 8,064 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 (SAL41663). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.