Temora
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Temora's population is 6,616 as of August 2025. This figure shows a rise from the 2021 Census which recorded 6,603 people. The increase of 13 individuals, representing a 0.2% growth, is based on ABS estimated resident population data from June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1.9 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration accounts for approximately 58.5% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the regional median, with an expected expansion of 338 persons by 2041, marking a total gain of 4.4% over 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 approximately 37 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 189 homes were approved, with a further 16 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $470,000. This financial year, Temora has recorded $20.3 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Temora has slightly more development, at 14.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

Recent construction consists of 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. Temora reflects a low density area, with around 188 people per approval. Looking ahead, Temora is expected to grow by approximately 292 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Temora has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine such projects that could influence the area. Notable ones include Dustin Rose Estate, Hoskins Street Road Upgrade, Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade, and SkyPark Temora. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Temora remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Temora's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% in the past year, lower than Rest of NSW's 4%.

Employment growth was estimated at 7.4% over the same period. As of June 2025, 2,974 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, slightly higher than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment sectors included agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Temora had a significant specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing (4.2 times the regional level) but lower representation in health care & social assistance (11.9% vs 16.9%). Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 7.4%, labour force by 8.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1% and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Temora's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Temora's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $44,115. The average income stood at $54,584 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated median income in Temora as of March 2025 is approximately $48,791, with the average being around $60,370. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Temora fall between the 11th and 18th percentiles nationally for households, families, and personal incomes. The largest income bracket comprises 27.5% of residents earning $400 - $799 weekly (1,819 residents). Conversely, broader area trends show that 29.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Despite modest housing costs, allowing for 90.3% income retention, Temora's total disposable income ranks at just the 18th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Temora, as assessed at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's structure of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings at the same Census date. In Temora, home ownership stood at 51.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.8% and rented dwellings at 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded as $220. For comparison, Non-Metro NSW had mortgage repayments of $1,430 and rents of $280 at the same Census date. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863 for the year ended June 2017, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 for the same period.

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

Family households constitute 66.1% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.9%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 14.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (30.9%).

Educational participation is high at 26.3%, including primary education (10.6%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (1.9%). Temora has a network of 7 schools educating approximately 1,071 students, comprising 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools.

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

Transport analysis in Temora shows 274 active public transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 23 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 218 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from their nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 31 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Temora is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Temora faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (around 3,122 people), compared to 51.4% across the Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.3% and 9.8% of residents respectively.

However, 61.5% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 64.5% across Rest of NSW. Temora has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 28.5% (around 1,882 people), compared to the 19.6% in Rest of NSW.

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 have a cultural diversity index below the average, with 93.3% of its population being citizens, 94.2% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Temora, comprising 72.0% of the population, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.9%), English (32.4%), and Irish (9.9%).

Some ethnic groups show notable differences: German is overrepresented at 7.0% (regional average: 3.9%), Scottish at 8.5% (regional average: 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal at 2.6% (regional average: 4.5%).

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

Temora's median age of 48 years is notably higher than Rest of NSW's 43 and significantly exceeds the Australian median of 38. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 65-74 are particularly prevalent, comprising 14.6%, while those aged 25-34 are relatively fewer at 7.6% compared to Rest of NSW. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the age group 15-24 has increased from 10.4% to 11.7%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Temora's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 131 people (18%) from 749 to 881. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.