Temora

Temora is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Temora's population is around 6,820 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 217 people (3.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,603 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,570 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2.0 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Temora's 3.3% growth since the census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 58.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilizing the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to expand by 338 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 1.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Temora according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Temora has seen around 37 new homes approved each year, with 189 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 29 so far in FY-26. Given population has fallen over the past period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $286,000, consistent with regional patterns. There have also been $20.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Compared to the rest of NSW, Temora shows moderately higher construction activity (14.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 188 people per approval, Temora reflects a low density area.

Future projections show Temora adding 88 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Temora has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Dustin Rose Estate, SkyPark Temora, Temora Cellars Drive Through, and Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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While Temora retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.4%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Temora possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of only 3.4%. As of December 2025, 2,843 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (54.4% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a low 13.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.2 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.9% versus the regional average of 16.9%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.0% while employment declined by 3.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Temora. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Temora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The Temora SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Temora SA2's median income among taxpayers is $45,605 and the average income stands at $54,199, which compares to figures for Regional NSW of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $49,646 (median) and $59,001 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Temora all fall between the 11th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 27.5% earning $400 - 799 weekly (1,875 residents), unlike trends in the broader area where 29.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. While housing costs are modest with 90.3% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 17th percentile nationally.

Temora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Temora, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Temora was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 51.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.8%) or rented (23.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,083, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $220, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Temora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 66.1% of all households, comprising 23.5% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.9%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Temora faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.0%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (30.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 313 active transport stops operating within Temora, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 23 individual routes, collectively providing 218 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 187 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 9% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 13.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 31 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Temora is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Temora faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,191 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 11.3% and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 61.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 28.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,966 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The latest Census data sees Temora placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Temora was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 94.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Temora is Christianity, which makes up 72.0% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Temora are Australian, comprising 32.9% of the population, English, comprising 32.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 7.0% of Temora (vs 3.1% regionally), Scottish at 8.5% (vs 8.0%) and Australian Aboriginal at 2.6% (vs 4.6%).

Temora hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Temora's median age of 48 years stands materially older than Regional NSW's 43 and is significantly higher than the Australian median of 38. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (14.7%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (7.7%) than in Regional NSW. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 11.7% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.9% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.2% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Temora's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 109 people (14%) from 771 to 881. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts.