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Grindelwald - Lanena has an estimated 6,459 residents, up from 6,136 at the 2021 Census — a change of 323 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 48.4% of that increase. Density is about 19 people per 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Grindelwald - Lanena is estimated at 6,459 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 323 people (5.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,136 people. The estimation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 6,416 in June 2025 and 97 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population corresponds to a density of 18.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. The area's growth rate of 5.3% since the 2021 census was higher than the Tasmanian state average of 4.0% and its broader SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 48.4% of the population increase, though positive contributions were also observed from overseas migration and natural population growth. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 area. For localities not represented in that release, and to calculate age group trends beyond 2032, regional projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation to translate LGA figures to the SA2 level. Future projections indicate population growth slightly below the median for regional Australian localities, with the population projected to grow by 478 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 6.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
140 new dwellings have been approved in Grindelwald - Lanena over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 4.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of 28 residential building approvals have been registered annually in Grindelwald - Lanena, representing a total of 140 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 14 approvals have been documented. Over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 2 residents moved to the district for every new home built, indicating solid demand that supports local property prices. The average construction value for these new dwellings is $266,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals worth $1.2 million have been recorded in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
The rate of new dwelling approvals per capita in Grindelwald - Lanena is approximately two-thirds of the rate observed across the Rest of Tas., placing the area in the 49th percentile nationally. This points to constrained choices for prospective purchasers, which helps sustain demand for existing housing stock. Recent construction activity is comprised entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the community and attracting buyers looking for larger properties. The ratio of 348 people per dwelling approval reflects a quiet building sector with limited development activity. Projections indicate that the population of Grindelwald - Lanena will rise by 435 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given the current rate of home building, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Grindelwald - Lanena
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Grindelwald - Lanena, worth an estimated $12 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.57 billion. 13 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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, planning changes, and major developments have a significant influence on the performance of a region. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Key initiatives include the Exeter Pedestrian Crossings, the Exeter High School - Major School Redevelopment, the West Tamar Highway Targeted Upgrades (Exeter to Launceston), and the Atkinsons Road Upgrade, with detailed information provided for those most relevant to the district.
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Exeter Pedestrian Crossings
Safety upgrades on Main Road, Exeter, delivering about five new or upgraded pedestrian crossings with kerb extensions and pedestrian islands through the town centre. Concept designs are being finalised in 2025 following consultation, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026.
Exeter High School Redevelopment
The Tasmanian Government has completed an $11 million redevelopment of Exeter High School in the Tamar Valley. The project delivered redeveloped Years 7-8 and 9-10 learning hubs, new outdoor breakout areas, refurbished student bathrooms, a new outdoor courtyard beside the library, an upgraded kitchen, a new bus shelter, and replacement of paved areas. The redevelopment was designed by Morrison and Breytenbach Architects and built by Tas City Building, and forms part of the Tasmanian Government's broader investment in upgrading priority schools across the state.
West Tamar Highway Targeted Upgrades (Exeter to Launceston)
Targeted upgrades to the West Tamar Highway between Exeter and Launceston to improve safety and efficiency. This is part of the larger Tasmanian Roads Package - Northern Roads Package - Stage 2.
Atkinsons Road Upgrade
Local road reconstruction project involving full digout and rebuild of 410 metres of sealed pavement, installation of concrete vee drains, stormwater drainage improvements, and replacement of 21 concrete driveways. The project was funded through the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery Program and delivered by West Tamar Council.
5 Thorne Avenue, Legana - Multiple Dwellings
Development application for the construction of two new dwellings.
Legana Town Centre Commercial Development
Commercial infill and pad-site development in the Legana town centre, adjacent to the Woolworths-anchored Legana Shopping Centre. Recent completions include a flagship Pets Domain store at 1 Legana Grove (2024) with additional retail tenancies delivered/leased around Tatana Way. Works align with West Tamar Council's Legana Town Centre structure planning and the completed Legana Main Street connection, supporting the area's growth.
Legana Community, Sports and Recreation Precinct
The Legana Community, Sports and Recreation Precinct Master Plan features an indoor multi-purpose facility, new clubrooms, and community spaces. Stage 1, slated to begin in the 2026/27 financial year, focuses on delivering the indoor multi-purpose courts to address a regional shortage. The project has secured $5 million in Federal funding and a $5 million commitment from the West Tamar Council.
Legana Ambulance Station
A new purpose-built ambulance station at Lot 23 Legana Park Drive within the Innova Business Park precinct, part of the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan commitment to deliver 16 new or upgraded ambulance stations statewide. The facility will house all of Ambulance Tasmania's operational requirements with capacity for future service expansion, and will reduce emergency response times for Legana and surrounding northern Tasmanian communities. Public consultation was expected in June 2025, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2026 and complete later that year.
3,076 residents of Grindelwald - Lanena are employed, from a labour force of 3,167. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 57.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,480, about 85% 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 in Grindelwald - Lanena is characterized by a high proportion of skilled workers, a strong representation of essential services, and a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. In March 2026, there were 3,076 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, while the participation rate aligns closely with the regional benchmark of 58.8%. Census data indicates that 14.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a high concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector is under-represented, employing 6.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.4% across Regional Tas.. Comparison between the resident working population and the local job count suggests that the immediate area provides limited employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.6% and employment fell by 1.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with the broader Regional Tas. trends, where employment expanded by 1.8%, the labor force grew by 1.7%, and unemployment decreased slightly. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Grindelwald - Lanena. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation between sectors. Mapping these trends to the industry mix of Grindelwald - Lanena suggests a local employment increase of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation based on industry shares without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Grindelwald - Lanena is $1,371 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $643 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,043 a year against an average of $58,900. 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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Income levels in the Grindelwald - Lanena SA2 are below the national average, according to the latest postcode ATO statistics for the financial year 2023. The median income was recorded at $49,043, while the average income was $58,900. In comparison, Regional Tas. recorded a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the financial year 2023 results in estimated figures of $54,413 for the median and $65,350 for the average in March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Grindelwald - Lanena between the 18th and 25th percentiles nationally.
Looking at distribution, the income band of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 31.9% of the population (2,060 individuals), which is similar to the wider region where 28.5% fall into this range. Housing costs consume a manageable portion of income, leaving residents with 88.9% of their earnings, although disposable income ranks in the 32nd percentile nationally and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Grindelwald - Lanena had 2,342 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $293 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,310 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Grindelwald - Lanena was dominated by standalone houses at 99.0%, with other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures) accounting for 1.1%. In comparison, Regional Tas. recorded 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grindelwald - Lanena stood at 49.5%, which was higher than the regional average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.0% and rented homes made up 10.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,310, exceeding the Regional Tas. average of $1,274. The median weekly rent was $293, compared to $250 in Regional Tas..
Nationally, the monthly mortgage costs in Grindelwald - Lanena are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Grindelwald - Lanena counted 2,342 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,465 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 39% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 75.1%, consisting of 27.9% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.9%, with single-person households representing 23.3% and shared group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is higher than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Grindelwald - Lanena hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 664 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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 with tertiary qualifications in Grindelwald - Lanena is lower than regional benchmarks, with 21.1% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationwide. This indicates potential for educational growth and workforce upskilling. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational training is prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificate qualifications at 30.4%. Engagement in learning is high within the community, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.0% in primary schooling, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Grindelwald - Lanena means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.4% of residents in Grindelwald - Lanena report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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The population of Grindelwald - Lanena exhibits favorable health profiles based on mortality statistics and chronic disease trends analyzed by AreaSearch, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 48% of the population (~3,126 people) holding private policies, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are arthritis, affecting 11.9% of residents, and asthma, affecting 8.6%. A total of 61.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas..
The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating specific health challenges. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.9% of the population (1,929 people), which is higher than the 24.9% regional average. The health status of these senior residents is above average, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Grindelwald - Lanena is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.0%) and Australian (31.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Grindelwald - Lanena is lower than average, with 82.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English in their homes. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas.. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest groups in Grindelwald - Lanena are English at 35.0%, Australian at 31.1%, and Scottish at 8.4%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch heritage overrepresented at 2.7% of the population (compared to 1.7% in the region), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and South Australian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Grindelwald - Lanena is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.2% 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 50 years in Grindelwald - Lanena is higher than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and the national median of 38. Compared to regional figures, the 65 - 74 age group is over-represented, accounting for 16.7% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 7.9%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 8.0% to 10.2% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 15.4% to 16.7%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.1% to 11.7%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 18.1% to 16.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest significant changes, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 134%, adding 255 residents to reach 447. Older residents aged 65+ are projected to account for 72% of total population growth, reflecting a clear aging trend. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Grindelwald - Lanena
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 SA2 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 97 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,136 at the 2021 Census → 6,459 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 (602021055). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.