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

Temora's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,619 people. This figure represents an increase of 16 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,603. The growth from June 2024 to November 2025 is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The population density is around 1.9 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.5% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. Future trends suggest a median population increase for regional areas, with Temora expected to gain 338 persons by 2041, reflecting a total growth 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 an additional 20 approved so far in FY26. Despite a decline in population 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 has seen $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 five-year period, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

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. Temora reflects a low density area, with around 188 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Temora is expected to grow by 289 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 40thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Dustin Rose Estate, SkyPark Temora, Temora Cellars Drive Through, and Temora Hospital Redevelopment. The following details these projects in order of relevance:.

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

Temora has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% in June 2025.

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

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a significant share at 4.2 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.9% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 7.4%, while labour force grew by 8.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts suggest total employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Temora's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 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

The Temora SA2's income level is below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Temora SA2 is $44,115 and the average income stands at $54,584. This compares to figures for Rest of NSW's of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $49,678 (median) and $61,467 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Temora all fall between the 11th and 17th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 27.5% earning $400 - $799 weekly (1,820 residents). Unlike broader trends, only 6.3% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing costs are modest with 90.3% of income retained, but 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

The latest Census data shows that in Temora, 92.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Temora was at 51.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.8% and rented ones at 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Temora was $1,083, which is lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Temora was recorded at $220, compared to $280 in Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprise 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 constitute 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's university qualification rate is 14.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (30.9%). Educational participation is high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.6%), secondary (7.8%), and tertiary (1.9%) levels.

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

Transport analysis shows 274 active stops in Temora offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 23 routes providing 218 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 182 meters to the nearest 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

Health data indicates significant challenges for Temora with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 47% (~3,124 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.4% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (9.8%).

About 61.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 64.5% in Rest of NSW. Temora has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 28.5% (1,883 people), compared to 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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 94.2% born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 72.0%, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.9%), English (32.4%), and Irish (9.9%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher than average at 7.0% versus 3.9% regionally, Scottish at 8.5% compared to 8.0%, but Australian Aboriginal was lower at 2.6% against 4.5%.

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

Temora's median age is 48 years, which is notably higher than Rest of NSW's 43 years and significantly above Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile indicates that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, comprising 14.6% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is relatively smaller at 7.6%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Temora's age profile by 2041, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow steadily, expanding by 131 people (17%) from 749 to 881. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 65-74 and 15-24 age cohorts.