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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Temora is around 4,736. This reflects an increase of 30 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,706. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,736 based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 15.9 persons per square kilometer. Temora's growth rate of 0.6% since census is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA4 region (2.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 254 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.4% in total over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Temora shows around 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 114 homes. By FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $470,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $7.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Temora's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Temora maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability. New development consists of 83% detached dwellings and 17% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 215 people per approval, Temora reflects a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Temora will gain 254 residents by 2041. 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Major initiatives include Temora Hospital Redevelopment, Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade, SkyPark Temora, and Temora Cellars Drive Through. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, Temora has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Temora's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation from statistical areas. In that month, 2,018 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Temora was 52.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses showed that only 7.0% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among Temora residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 2.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 13.1% of Temora's workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The labour force decreased by 2.7% over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, alongside a 3.1% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Temora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Temora is below national averages. The median income stands at $44,459, while the average income is $55,010. This contrasts with Regional NSW figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Temora are approximately $49,047 (median) and $60,687 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Temora fall between the 10th and 18th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data reveals that the $400 - $799 earnings band captures 28.0% of the community (1,326 individuals), differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 band dominates at 29.9%. Housing costs are modest, with 88.5% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 16th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Temora, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Temora was 48.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (26.2%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,183, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent was $240, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for 64.6% of all households, including 21.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 34.3% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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's university qualification rate is 13.5%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas comprise 7.3% while certificates make up 30.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, 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

Temora has 145 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 17 routes, providing 133 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 161 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (90%), while 8% walk. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4. According to the 2021 Census, only 7.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 19 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% of Temora's total population (~2,308 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and asthma (9.6%). Around 61.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Temora has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.7% (1,406 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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 was found to be less culturally diverse, with 93.9% born in Australia, 93.5% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 71.9%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (32.5%), English (32.3%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.3% in Temora versus 3.1% regionally, Scottish at 8.2% compared to 8.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.6% compared to 4.6%.

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

Temora's median age of 48 years is notably older than Regional NSW's 43 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, comprising 10.8% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 8.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 10.4% to 11.9%, and a rise in the 75 to 84 cohort from 9.6% to 10.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 14.5% to 13.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Temora's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 87 people (18%) from 502 to 590. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 cohorts.